VPA Launches Operation To Salvage Sunken Boats At Fishing Harbour
A sunken boat being removed by Visakhapatnam Port Authority at the fishing harbour on Wednesday
Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has initiated a large-scale operation to remove sunken fishing trawlers and boats lying at various jetties in the fishing harbour.
The effort, launched last month is part of VPA’s ongoing upgradation and modernisation of the fishing harbour.
A total of six fishing trawlers and 11 boats, which had long been submerged in the seabed, were identified with the help of the local fishing community. These sunken vessels have posed significant challenges for fishing activities, navigational safety, and access to the jetties.
“The work so far is evoking a good response and we are confident of removing all the boats soon,” a senior official of VPA told Bizz Buzz.
The removal process involves complex underwater operations, including videography, the use of specialized underwater cutters, and de-silting the debris with high-capacity generators and compressors. Skilled divers have been deployed to carefully execute the task, prioritising safety and security at all times.
