30 local fishing trawlers drift to Indonesian waters in bad weather
May 20, 2020 06:30 pm
Thirty Sri Lankan multi-day trawlers have drifted away towards Indonesian waters due to inclement weather, the Department of Fisheries said.
The Department stated that reports have been received that none of the 180 fishermen aboard the vessels have sustained any harm or injury in the incident.
Reportedly, the vessels had washed away towards the Indonesian waters after adverse weather conditions experienced while they were out in the sea for fishing.
The Fisheries Department has taken measures to notify the Indonesian and Nicobar Islands authorities as well as the Indian authorities regarding the fishermen.
The fishermen are scheduled to return to Sri Lanka once the weather conditions improve.
However, measures would be taken to rescue the fishers if necessary, stated the Fisheries Department.
