Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Fishermen Launch First Boat Ambulance in Ullal
Fishermen in Ullal, a place in Dakshina Kannada district, have started a special boat called a 'Boat Ambulance' to help other fishermen in emergencies.
This boat can carry up to 30 people and has things like a stretcher, oxygen, and life jackets.
A team of 15 people, including a boat driver, will operate it.
The boat was started by the fishermen themselves because the government did not do it.
A important person from the government, U.T. Khader, helped start the boat by riding it and waving a flag.
This boat will be ready to help whenever a fisherman gets hurt or sick at sea.
Fishermen in Ullal launched the first 'Boat Ambulance' for marine and river emergencies.
The boat was inaugurated by Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader.
It is operated by the Ullal Nadooni and Gillnet Fishermen’s Association.
The boat can accommodate up to 30 people and is equipped with medical supplies and life-saving equipment.
A dedicated team of 15 members, including a skilled boat operator, is ready to respond to emergencies.
- Who
- Fishermen of Ullal Nadooni and Gillnet Fishermen’s Association
- What
- Launched a boat ambulance for marine and river emergencies
- When
- Inaugurated on Monday
- Where
- Ullal, Dakshina Kannada district
- Why
- To provide emergency medical evacuation for fishermen during accidents or health crises at sea
- Location
- Ullal, Dakshina Kannada district
- Inaugurated by
- Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader
- Operated by
- Ullal Nadooni and Gillnet Fishermen’s Association
- Capacity
- 30 people
- Equipment
- Siren, emergency red beacon, stretcher, oxygen cylinder, medical kit, life jackets
- Team Size
- 15 members
- Base Location
- Ullal jetty
