Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 15: Training on safety aspects of inland vessels for the TSET team was organized by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman today at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Auditorium, SVPMC. The workshop was attended by the Team Leader, TSET with Tourist Safety Enforcement Team (TSET) viz. Aberdeen Jetty [RGWSC], North Bay, Corbyn’s Cove, Wandoor, Swaraj Dweep, Shaheed Dweep and representatives from various Departments such as Health, IP&T, Port Management Board, Fire, Disaster Management, DC Office and Police Marine Force gave presentations on various safety aspects and Rules to be adhered to by the TSET team.
The training on safety aspects of Inland vessels to the TSET team stressed on the importance of safety measures of both vessels and passengers. The TSET team was advised to strictly adhere to all norms and regulations and also mentioned that the boat should not be overcrowded and should strictly adhere to the specified capacity of the vessel and maintain the timing of the vessel. Further stated that safety equipment should be mandatorily kept in all vessels and passengers should be strictly advised to wear safety jackets which are for their safety. The training advocate should know how to give CPR in case of any emergency.
The officials of the Port Management Board highlighted the need to follow all safety precautions without any laxity and urged the TSET team to adhere to the timing specified.
The doctors of the Directorate of Health Services highlighted life saving procedures and presented live demonstrations of CPR and water expulsion procedures. The presentation by PMB dwelt on various IV Rules and general IV Rules and general procedure on boat safety. Stress was given on plying the boat without overcrowding and within allowed time. Availability of life saving equipment was also stressed upon by PMB. The presentation by IP&T stressed on adhering to passenger carrying capacity and attending to grievances of tourists properly. The Department also emphasizes having emergency contact numbers readily available with the TSET team.
The presentation of Disaster Management underlined various risk factors especially the weather warnings and other warnings issued from state and District Disaster Management Centres. It was also emphasized upon to use contacts of DSS, PMF, Coast Guard, SEOC etc. during emergencies. The presentation by the Police Marine Force dwelt on the importance of taking into account wind, weather and currents and the importance of the Master and his competence. Equipment like life jackets, life buoy etc. were explained in detail.
The Fire Services demonstrated the live operation of water based, Foam based and CO2 based fire extinguishers. They also stressed on not allowing smoking on board and not to carry extra fuel on board from a safety perspective.
Mr. Abhishek Gulia, Assistant Commissioner (HQ) while proposing the vote of thanks, thanked everyone for their active and enthusiastic participation. He reminded the TSET team of their responsibilities towards the safety aspects of Inland vessels to the TSET team and urged them to strictly follow the safety measures and not to compromise with it.
