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Announcing: Consultation on Nano Satellite for Deep Sea Fishers: Design, Fabrication and Launch

Greetings from IEEE ADSF SIGHT!

Communication and navigation are major challenges for Indian Deep Sea Fishers who fish in different parts of the Indian Ocean that are out of range of most existing communications channels.

In order to explore the possibilities of satellite technology for the use of fishers, IEEE ADSF SIGHT, ADSGAF and Space Kidz India are jointly organizing a consultation on Nano Satellite Design, Fabrication and Launch. The consultation will bring together eminent scientists, engineers and experts form brainstorming about the feasibility of use of nanosatellites for the use of deep sea fishers, particularly for communication and navigation purposes.

The consultation will be held at Russian Centre of Science and Culture, Chennai, #74, Kasthuri Ranga Road, Behind Fortune Hotel.

The date: 11th December 2017, 10.30 AM to 04.30 PM.

We invite participation from a wide range of interested parties. If interested in attending, please contact Mr. Vincent Jain, former chair IEEE ADSF SIGHT, at 9585615351 or jain1.siffs@gmail.com.

Training on fiberglass boat-making

South Indian Federation of Fishermen Societies (SIFFS) is organizing 3 month training on Fiberglas Boat making from 1st September 2017 to 30th November 2017. The training will be held at SIFFS Boat yard Enayam, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu and Veli, Trivandrum district, Kerala. Candidates with minimum qualification of standard 8th and age between 18-35 are eligible to apply for this job oriented training programme.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with their resume to the below mentioned address before 25th of August 2017. An amount of Rs. 5000 will be collected as training fee from the selected candidates and they may also get free accommodation, certificates etc.

Candidates who may complete the training successfully, will be absorbed by SIFFS to their various boat building centres in South India for a consolidated monthly payment of Rs. 10,000. Based on the performance of nine months probationary period, the trainees will be regularised with PF, ESI, and other fringe benefits

The Chief Executive
South Indian Federation of Fishermen Societies (SIFFS)
Karamana, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, India
Phone: Off – 0471-2343178, 2345056 Res – 0474 – 2798442
Email: admin.siffs@gmail.com

LED Indirajalam- Techathon Contest update

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Dear All

We record our sincere thanks to all those who have registered for Volunteering and participating the LED Indirajalam- Techathon Contest. The date of registering for the volunteers is being extended to one week more. Those who are interested, kindly register before 9th December 2016.

Students who are interested in attending the contest also requested to register before 20th December 2016.

Requested to see our web site ledindirajalam.com for more information

5 Days IEEE Summer Camp 2016

We appreciate the students who have decided to spend their summer holidays with us at Eraviputhenthurai-Thoothoor of Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu one of the best fishing villages in India. The 5 Days IEEE Summer Camp 2016 will be scheduled to be held from 26-30 June 2016 at Eraviputhenthurai. This will be the greatest opportunities to the young engineering students to get exposure to various technology oriented projects. Students who are not registered yet, kindly register now. The registration form is linked below. Experts and personalities from IEEE Mr. Amarnath Raja, Dr. Kumarappan, Dr. Mrs. Radha, Mr. Ranjit Nair, Mr. Prashanth Mohan and Mr. Anand Balu are attending the camp. Member of Legislative Assembly (Killiyoor Constituency, Kanyakumari District) Mr. Rajesh Kumar will be the guest of Honour for the Inaugural day of the Camp.

All documents, including the registration form as well as the Tentative programme, General Rules and Regulations and other details can be downloaded by clicking here.

Invitation to distribution of first aid kits

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This is for your kind information that the distribution of First AID kits to the Artisanal Deep Sea Fishers will be held on 30th March 2016 at Muttom, Kanyakumari District at 11.30 AM. Shri. The Chief Guest of the day is Shri. H.R. Mohan, Vice Chair, IEEE Madras Section. All are welcomed. It will be a good opportunity for every one of you to interact with the best and adventures fishermen in India.

Announcement : Second Training on Assembling of Solar Lantern and Solar Panel

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IEEE Artisanal Deep Sea Fishers SIGHT

O/o Association of Deep Sea Going Artisanal Fishermen

College Road, Shark Street, Thoothoor P.O, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu

This is for your kind information that IEEE ADSF SIGHT organizes training on solar lantern and solar panel in association with Association of Deep Sea Going Artisanal Fishermen (ADSGAF) at ICSA Centre,107, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai on 19th March 2016 at 9.30 am to 4.30 pm.  

Training Content

* Basics of How Solar energy is converted to Electrical energy

*    Introducing Components, their properties and Role in Solar Lantern

* Art of soldering the components

* Basics of how solar panel is assembled and used

​Registration Fee: IEEE Members-Rs.250 and Non members Rs.400. The registration fee includes tea, lunch and stationeries.

Staying can be arranged on payment basis. For details please contact Er. Angelin Indira, Vice Chair, Email: angelinindra05@gmail.com, Mob: 9688070149 

 Interested people can register their name to:

 

  1. Mr. C. Dhanasekar, Training Lead, IEEE ADSF SIGHT, dhanasekhar014@gmail.com, Mob: 8089359897
  2. Mr. K. Carey Humfrey, Training Co-lead, IEEE ADSF SIGHT, careyhumfrey@gmail.com Mob: 8438361868

The registration fee may be paid to the below mentioned bank.

Bank Name-Indian Bank, Branch-Thoothoor

Bank Account Name-        Association of Deep Sea Going Artisanal Fishermen

Bank Account Number-873832242, IFSC Code-IDIB000T142

MICR Code-629019008, SWIFT Code-IDIBINBBTS

 

If it is a demand draft please post it to the address below mentioned:

 

Mr. C. Dhanasekar, Training Lead, IEEE ADSF SIGHT, C/o, Moderator Gnanadason Polytechnic College, Distillary Road, Vadasery, Nagercoil-629 001