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Source: The post is based on the article “INCOIS launches ‘SAMUDRA’ mobile app for seafarers and fishing community” published in The Hindu on 14th August 2023.
What is the News?
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS) has launched a new mobile application named ‘SAMUDRA’.
What is the SAMUDRA app?
Full Form: SAMUDRA stands for Smart Access to Marine Users for Ocean Data Resources and Advisories.
Purpose: To offer comprehensive information on all ocean related services, useful for both seafarers and the fishing community.
Features: The app empowers users with real-time updates and critical alerts on oceanic disasters such as tsunamis, storm surges, high waves, and swell surge alerts, for the individuals and communities to stay informed and take necessary precautions towards the protection of lives and property.
Significance: The app will be especially beneficial to the fishing community as it disseminates Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) advisories which will guide them to the probable fish aggregation locations.
