Fisherfolk gain vital seafarer skills

Nazir (left) and Farizan (centre, in light blue) congratulating the 10 fishermen after the certificate presentation ceremony at Akademi Maritim Penjana Ilmu in Taman Inderawasih.

A GROUP of 10 fishermen from south of Penang island are now closer to being certified as seafarers to handle much larger vessels.

After completing the seven-day “Mate Domestic Below 500GT Open” course at Akademi Maritim Penjana Ilmu in Taman Inderawasih and passing the written assessment, they will next advance to an oral test conducted by the Marine Department.