Navy conducts life-saving training for fishermen

Colombo, July 2 (Daily Mirror) - The Sri Lanka Navy in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources conducted an important life-saving training session for local fishermen at the Muthur Fishery Harbour in Trincomalee.

The training, led by the Naval Command Hospital – East, aimed to equip fishermen with critical first aid and emergency response skills to enhance safety during fishing activities. 

Participants were trained in Basic Life Support (BLS), field triage, mental health awareness, addiction prevention, and preliminary screening for non-communicable diseases.