A fishing boat being built by Fibra Marine Manufacturing and Trading. The new boats will be made of fibreglass which is more durable than wood.
“Wood was the common material for boatmaking in the past. But the material decays after just a few years of use. The consultant then went through rounds of discussions with the first batch of 20 recipients to get their feedback on the design of the new boats. “When we submitted the plans in February this year, DOF said PSI’s boat aid programme was the first to submit the general arrangement plan for the department’s technical division to review and approve,” he said.
Naser said he and his workers, who have experience building 20ft to 35ft -long fishing boats, aim to finish the order in three months. “Four-stroke engines offer a solution for reducing emissions, which is good for the environment; as well as a way to save cost for fishermen and enhance their income,” he said, adding that his company offers two-year warranty for the engines.
“Fishing will continue during and after PSI’s reclamation. The fishermen themselves know this, which was why some had asked the state government for new boats when the SIMP scheme was being worked out.
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