Captain of Ports Department has notified that the Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services, Panaji has organized to undertake operation and exercises to their trained Fire Personnel in Swift Water Flood Rescue which includes Powerboat Handling & Life Saving Techniques in Mandovi River near Divar Island on August 31, 2024 from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.
Therefore, all Owners/ Masters of the barges, passengers launches, ferry boats, tindels of fishing trawlers and operators of the mechanized and non- mechanized crafts, including the tourist boats, cruise boats, etc. plying in river Mandovi in the said area are cautioned to keep a sharp lookout, go slow and if necessary stop at safe distance so as not to cause any hindrance during the above period and strictly adhere to the on the spot instructions issued by the patrolling boats stationed at the site.
