On Tuesday, the Centre for Agro-Forestry Extension under the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development organised a material support programme and accepted the model on supporting local offshore fishing vessels with solar energy.

The purpose of the programme was to support local fishermen to equip with modern equipment, helping them save fuel and costs, and improve fishing efficiency.

Accordingly, the Center has supported the installation of 16 solar panels, with battery capacity of 400 WP or more each, and 8 Inverter sets with each capacity of 2400W or more, voltage of 230 VAC, for 8 fishing families in Tho Quang Ward, Son Tra District, and Thanh Khe Dong and Xuan Ha wards in Thanh Khe District.

The centre recommends that fishermen pay attention to incidents and promptly report them for handling and improving operational efficiency.

Reporting by VAN HOANG - Translating by M.DUNG