Fifty-six boat crew complete Rescue Divers Course

Within the efforts made by the government to station at least one diver certified to a rescue diver level on every active fishing boat, fifty-six crew members has completed the course at present.

Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ahmed Shiyam stated on social platform X yesterday that the crew are being trained as rescue divers within the efforts made by the ministry to implement the fishing policy determined by the president. He shared that fifty-six individuals have completed the Rescue Diver Course from fifty six boats in the south.

Number of divers trained from islands

- 5 divers from Gaaf Alif Atoll Kolamaafushi - 14 divers from Gaaf Alif Atoll Vilingili - 7 divers from Gaaf Alif Atoll Dhevvadhoo - 4 divers from Gaaf Alif Atoll Nilandhoo - 7 divers from Gaaf Alif Atoll Dhaandhoo - 8 divers from Gaaf Dhaalu Atoll Madaveli - 11 divers from Addu Atoll Maradhoo

During the meeting held last year to celebrate the 42nd National Fishermen’s Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu had asserted the importance of stationing a fully trained diver at every fishing vessel in order to reduce frequent tragic events that occur whilst fishermen are underwater.

Therefore, the president had determined to launch a Rescue Divers Program in order to deploy at least one diver possessing a rescue diver level certification on each fishing vessel.