The Tsunami had affected the Fishing Industry of Sri Lanka. This page is dedicated to solve some of the problems in this industry. We cannot solve it for the country but our club's fishing industry project may be helpful to some families to get back to work with knowledge and repair some of the damaged equipments. --- Donald ---
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Our Treasurer Dr. Raj Jeganathan visited Trincomalee and filed this mail to the Rotary Culb of Astley UK
................I was in Trincomalee for last few days and had a survey of the needs in the area with regard to the effects of Tsunami.
The President and Executive Committee of the Vivekananda Fishing society were indeed happy to hear that you have come forward to sponsor a Boat. Next step will be that we will get you actual quotations from the manufacturers and suppliers of the Boat, Engine and Fishing gear. Society themselves have a good idea on what they want and their known suppliers and we will also will contact the others in the market and as you have mentioned we will give you a firm quotation before your Tuesday’s meeting.
As regard to their immediate need, they want their engines to be repaired and after my discussion they have given me a letter addressed to you, which is herewith attached for your kind consideration. This we think is a worthy cause since the fisherman hit by Tsunami unable to continue their lively hood without these repairs. If you decide to help, we can get any documentation to be done to ensure the task is properly completed. I also mentioned to them that depending on the Clubs Budget, we might not be able to repair all and only by selecting the ones which can to put to work in a short time.................
Progress reports of the Fishing Project
1) Engine repairs to be started (1/2/2005) tuestday/wednesday through "VIVIKANANDA FISHING ASSOCIATION" at Division No 10, Trincomalee A repair workshop to be set up at division 10, Trincomalee and neccessary banner and place are already set up. Advance to be given on Monday (30/1/2005) and the people from Vivekananda Fishing Association will be here Tuesday to buy neccessary spare parts. At present with the money already received from Rotary Club of Astley we can repair about 10 boat engines. The Club will sent further funds to repair most of 50 engines damaged
2) A new boat with engine and fishing gear to be put to sea sponsored by R/C of Astkey assisted by Rotary Club of Colombo Central. We have already taken pictures of the type of boat to be bought, will be sending the actual costs by Tuesday (1/2/2005).
2) A new boat with engine and fishing gear to be put to sea sponsored by R/C of Astkey assisted by Rotary Club of Colombo Central. We have already taken pictures of the type of boat to be bought, will be sending the actual costs by Tuesday (1/2/2005).
Up dated on Feb 1, 2005
Fishing Boat Engine Repair effected by Tsunami
-The association has already set up the workshop and the engines are being brought there for repairs
- We have issued a letter stating the procedures to be followed in conducting this project and its duly agreed and signed by President. (letter attached)
- The President and some members of the association along with the mechanic have come to Colombo today and have already bought the Spare parts at the Yamha agent and are being transported to Trincomalee today (1/2/2005)
- From the funds already received from you, our Club has dispersed a sum of Rs 100,000 (one hundred thousand) in favour of the association as advance for the spares etc.,
- The project will be started by tomorrow (2nd Feb 2005) and necessary photograph will be taken and forward to you. The banner to be displayed is herewith attached ( could have been more clearer foto)
2) Fishing Boat to be Sponsored by your Club
- We (myself and Gnanaka) visited the boat yard (Kumari Boat Yard) where Boats are built and identified the type of fiber glass boat to be bought. This will be 18ft 9inch boat and the price is some what lower than what was given to us earlier. The price is Rs 95,000/- (GBP 550) and there will be extra for lettering transport etc. The next size if 34 ft boat which is very expensive Rs 1,600,000 (nearly GBP 8,000). Some photos with Gnanaka with actual size and type and myself at the Yard are herewith attached
- A quotation is also herewith attached. We can read only the amount, details in native language. Generally delivery will be one weak from placing the order and we have to give an advance of Rs 50,000 at that time.
- As regard to Boat Engine 9.9 HP Yamaha is at present in short supply and will receive by April 2005 ony. The Price is Rs 148,000/-. We are in contact with several others for the same
- The fishing gears will be around Rs 40,000/-
The revised costs are as follows
a) Fiber Glass Boat – Rs 103,000/- ( 95,000 + other costs)
b) Engine (9.9 HP) - Rs 156,000/- (148,000 +transport etc)
c) Fishing Nets, Rope etc - Rs 40,000/-
Therefore revised total cost : Rs 299,000/- (GBP 1,650)
The delay may occur due to the non availability of Engine but we are in contact with other people who are dealing with this and will keep you informed
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A part of an e-mail received from Rotary club of Asley -Colombo 9/feb/2005-
----- quote --The support for the proposed funding below, was unanimous.
The £2,500 for the completion of the boat repairs will be with you shortly – a few days. You can rely on that and can assure those hard working guys repairing the engines that the project can continue. It was particularly nice to hear that there are already some boats back out to sea. The £1650 for the new boat will materialize in April. ‘The Spirit of Astley Rotary. The club will then assess what figure it can raise for the psychiatric wing, but I think I am able to safely say that it will be a minimum of £2,000.
We hope this gives you the confidence to organize things and issue instructions. ---- unquote --
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A part of an e-mail to Rotary club of Asley ----quote---- Friday 18 ,2005
This is to inform you that our bank has received GBP 2475 x 186.03 = Rs 460,424.25. The System says from R Astley. Please confirm. Thanks and with this the total sum of GBP 3475 I think we will be able to complete the repairs of 50 boat engines. Already with our advance of Rs 160,000, 10 are near completion and some are put to sea and I will send necessary photos soon. Thanks once again for the prompt assistance and we are on the way to put back to work the fishermen whose lively hood were taken away by the Tsunami disaster.
As for the new Boat we are working on time shcedule of April?May---- unquote --
A part of an e-mail received from Rotary club of Asley - ----quote---- Friday 18 ,2005
Thanks for the update. The story will a be a centre page spread in the Leigh Journal next week with one of the photographs of the workshop. The mistake re Colombo central/south has been corrected.
The money is from us and hopefully the £3,450 puts the fishing fleet back to work.
The money for the new boat will be ready for April and Kxx Bxxxxx from our club is using all his organisational skills to then raise as much money as possible for the psychiatric wing. ---- unquote --
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----quote---- Monday 28 February 2005, An E-mail To Rotary Club of Asley--- The Fishing Boat Engine repairs are going smoothly and 10 Engines already completed Herewith I have attached some photos of the Boats put to sea and sample of the log sheet prepeared for each of the engines repaired. I am releasing further advance today/tomorrow for the repairs of rest of the engines As for the new boat we will pay a small advance for the engines as otherwise they will be snapped up as they arrive.---- unquote ---
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As for repairs to Boat Engine it is going smoothly and I though of giving you a inetrim report as attached
1) Account up to date of Receipts and Expeses
2) Engine Repair Details
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Fishing Boat Engine Repair effected by Tsunami
-The association has already set up the workshop and the engines are being brought there for repairs
- We have issued a letter stating the procedures to be followed in conducting this project and its duly agreed and signed by President. (letter attached)
- The President and some members of the association along with the mechanic have come to Colombo today and have already bought the Spare parts at the Yamha agent and are being transported to Trincomalee today (1/2/2005)
- From the funds already received from you, our Club has dispersed a sum of Rs 100,000 (one hundred thousand) in favour of the association as advance for the spares etc.,
- The project will be started by tomorrow (2nd Feb 2005) and necessary photograph will be taken and forward to you. The banner to be displayed is herewith attached ( could have been more clearer foto)
2) Fishing Boat to be Sponsored by your Club
- We (myself and Gnanaka) visited the boat yard (Kumari Boat Yard) where Boats are built and identified the type of fiber glass boat to be bought. This will be 18ft 9inch boat and the price is some what lower than what was given to us earlier. The price is Rs 95,000/- (GBP 550) and there will be extra for lettering transport etc. The next size if 34 ft boat which is very expensive Rs 1,600,000 (nearly GBP 8,000). Some photos with Gnanaka with actual size and type and myself at the Yard are herewith attached
- A quotation is also herewith attached. We can read only the amount, details in native language. Generally delivery will be one weak from placing the order and we have to give an advance of Rs 50,000 at that time.
- As regard to Boat Engine 9.9 HP Yamaha is at present in short supply and will receive by April 2005 ony. The Price is Rs 148,000/-. We are in contact with several others for the same
- The fishing gears will be around Rs 40,000/-
The revised costs are as follows
a) Fiber Glass Boat – Rs 103,000/- ( 95,000 + other costs)
b) Engine (9.9 HP) - Rs 156,000/- (148,000 +transport etc)
c) Fishing Nets, Rope etc - Rs 40,000/-
Therefore revised total cost : Rs 299,000/- (GBP 1,650)
The delay may occur due to the non availability of Engine but we are in contact with other people who are dealing with this and will keep you informed
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A part of an e-mail received from Rotary club of Asley -Colombo 9/feb/2005-
----- quote --The support for the proposed funding below, was unanimous.
The £2,500 for the completion of the boat repairs will be with you shortly – a few days. You can rely on that and can assure those hard working guys repairing the engines that the project can continue. It was particularly nice to hear that there are already some boats back out to sea. The £1650 for the new boat will materialize in April. ‘The Spirit of Astley Rotary. The club will then assess what figure it can raise for the psychiatric wing, but I think I am able to safely say that it will be a minimum of £2,000.
We hope this gives you the confidence to organize things and issue instructions. ---- unquote --
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A part of an e-mail to Rotary club of Asley ----quote---- Friday 18 ,2005
This is to inform you that our bank has received GBP 2475 x 186.03 = Rs 460,424.25. The System says from R Astley. Please confirm. Thanks and with this the total sum of GBP 3475 I think we will be able to complete the repairs of 50 boat engines. Already with our advance of Rs 160,000, 10 are near completion and some are put to sea and I will send necessary photos soon. Thanks once again for the prompt assistance and we are on the way to put back to work the fishermen whose lively hood were taken away by the Tsunami disaster.
As for the new Boat we are working on time shcedule of April?May---- unquote --
A part of an e-mail received from Rotary club of Asley - ----quote---- Friday 18 ,2005
Thanks for the update. The story will a be a centre page spread in the Leigh Journal next week with one of the photographs of the workshop. The mistake re Colombo central/south has been corrected.
The money is from us and hopefully the £3,450 puts the fishing fleet back to work.
The money for the new boat will be ready for April and Kxx Bxxxxx from our club is using all his organisational skills to then raise as much money as possible for the psychiatric wing. ---- unquote --
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----quote---- Monday 28 February 2005, An E-mail To Rotary Club of Asley--- The Fishing Boat Engine repairs are going smoothly and 10 Engines already completed Herewith I have attached some photos of the Boats put to sea and sample of the log sheet prepeared for each of the engines repaired. I am releasing further advance today/tomorrow for the repairs of rest of the engines As for the new boat we will pay a small advance for the engines as otherwise they will be snapped up as they arrive.---- unquote ---
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As for repairs to Boat Engine it is going smoothly and I though of giving you a inetrim report as attached
1) Account up to date of Receipts and Expeses
2) Engine Repair Details
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