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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 19^th 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

We are happy to invite you all to the 9th meeting of National Mission on Conservation of Sharks-India. The Meeting will be held on 11th February 2016, at the meeting Hall, Fishery Survey of India, Goa. Participants are requested to take care of their travel, food and other things on their own.

Time: 9.30 hours to 16.30 hours. This will be the last meeting on this series.

There will be another meeting to present the consolidated reports of all NINE Meetings. The date and other things are not yet finalized. It will be finalized and inform you all soon.

Kindly mark the date well in advance so that you will be able to plan for attending the meeting.

More details of the meeting will be advised later.

IEEE ADSF SIGHT, ADSGAF and MGPTC have organized a Training on Solar Lantern and Solar Panel Assembling. This workshop is to be held at Moderator Gnanadason Polytechnic College, Nagercoil.

The date is fixed for 20 Feb from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The workshop will give the basics of

• how solar energy is converted to electrical energy,
• the basics of components, their properties and their role in solar lanterns
• the art of soldering the components
• the basics of how the solar panel is assembled and used

FEES IEEE Members, Rs. 250, non-members Rs. 400.

For details, contact Mr. Dhanasekhar, dhanasekhar014@gmail.com / 808935987, or Mr. Humfrey, careyhumfrey@gmail.com, 8438361868.