Nghe An fishermen proactively consume seafood, reinforce boats before storm No. 3 WIPHA

In response to forecasts of the impact of typhoon WIPHA, many fishing boats in Nghe An province took advantage of the opportunity to dock early to sell seafood, inspect and reinforce their vessels, and take measures to prevent and combat the storm. With the active participation of functional forces, fishermen proactively responded, avoiding being passive and surprised before the storm made landfall.

On the afternoon of July 19, many fishing boats of Nghe An fishermen promptly docked at the port to avoid and take shelter from information about the impact of typhoon WIPHA. Photo: TP

Many boats took advantage of the opportunity to bring back a large quantity of shrimp, fish, squid... in time to consume before the storm hit. By noon today (July 19), in Cua Lo ward, 3 fishing fleets: Nguyen Van Hong, in Binh Minh block, got 10 tons of various fish; Nguyen Van Hoa, in Yen Dinh block, got 13 tons of various fish; Tran Van Luu, in Binh Minh block, got 8 tons of various fish. Accordingly, the total income of the boats was worth nearly 700 million VND. Photo: CSCC

Although the ship's hold was not yet full, the ship owner still decided to return to shore early to ensure the safety of his property. Mr. Ho Van Buoi - owner of fishing boat NA 91927TS residing in Quynh Mai ward said: "To ensure safety, we arrived at the port 2 days earlier than planned. Although the hold was not yet full of shrimp and fish, safety is paramount." Photo: TP

After the ship docks, the fishermen's nets and gear are disassembled and carefully inspected before the ship anchors. Photo: TP

Along with cleaning up fishing gear, the electrical system and machinery on the ship were also checked and inspected to prevent damage in extreme weather conditions. Photo: TP

Cleaning, washing and rearranging items on board, an indispensable step to ensure safety when anchoring in strong winds and heavy rain caused by storms. Photo: TP

Tie and secure boats to the wharf to avoid collisions during big waves and strong winds. Photo: TP

By the afternoon of July 19, fishing boats in Quynh Mai ward had basically reached the port safely. The authorities continuously monitored and guided boats to move to shelters in accordance with regulations, ensuring safety. Mr. Ho Xuan Huong - Chairman of the Farmers' Association of Quynh Mai ward said: "Implementing the telegram of the Provincial People's Committee, the ward has proactively coordinated with the Quynh Phuong Border Guard Station to notify and guide fishing boats in the area to enter the port to avoid and take shelter from the storm, at the same time, deploying response plans while operating at sea. The ward currently has more than 500 fishing boats, by this afternoon, basically all boats and ships have entered the port safely". Photo: CSCC

On shore, at ship repair workshops, workers are busy carefully shoring up ships to limit risks caused by storms. Photo: TP

STORM WIPHA INFORMATION

• Storm WIPHA is moving in the West - Northwest direction, traveling 20-25 km per hour.
• It is expected that at noon on July 21, the storm will enter the Gulf of Tonkin, then change direction to West - Southwest, directly affecting provinces from Quang Ninh to Nghe An.
• When making landfall, the storm will have strong winds of level 10-11, gusting to level 12-13, with a risk of stronger gusts in coastal areas.
• The affected area includes both coastal and inland areas of the Northern and North Central provinces.
• Authorities recommend that localities urgently take response measures: bring boats to shelters, reinforce cages, trim trees, check electrical systems, and absolutely not leave people on board when the storm hits.

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