Establishment of Digital Database for Fishermen in Zanzibar
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- On average, more than 100 fishermen are involved in drowning incidents each year, with some losing their lives and others losing boats and fishing equipment,” he said.
- The initiative, dubbed “Okoa Mvuvi Zanzibar” (Rescue the Fisher Zanzibar), was announced by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry responsible for Blue Economy, Captain Hamad Bakar Hamad, during a press briefing at his.
- In addition, the government is establishing a digital database for fishermen that will include personal identification, vessel details, licensing status and training records.
- ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR has launched a new marine safety programme that will use tracking technology to monitor fishing vessels and reduce drowning incidents among fishermen.