Summary:
He pointed out that FRP boats were comparatively light weight and hence Gaja’s impact was visible in them. FRP boats were carried away in the gusty winds and several were sunk,” S N Mohandass, a fishermen’s representative from Akkaraipettai said. Fishermen were advised well in advance to return to safety and anchor the boats in fishing harbours. They did, but several boats were damaged beyond repair due to the cyclone. “There are 4,926 mechanised boats and 18,364 country crafts in the coastal districts..