Boats are anchored at Lach Hoi Fishing Port, Sam Son Ward.
At the Lạch Hới storm shelter in Sầm Sơn ward, inspections are regularly carried out to ensure the infrastructure conditions for fishing vessels seeking shelter, especially before the rainy and stormy season. The unit focuses on reviewing the mooring area, mooring docks, mooring buoys, communication systems, and public address systems; and also inspects locations with potential safety risks to address them promptly.
According to Mr. Le Van Han, Deputy Port Manager of Lach Hoi Fishing Port, along with preparing personnel, equipment, and supplies according to the disaster prevention and control plan, the unit pays special attention to maintaining the mooring area infrastructure in a state of readiness. When there is a storm or tropical depression, weather information is continuously updated to promptly guide ships into the mooring area and arrange mooring positions suitable to the actual conditions.
This preparation helps fishermen be more proactive when bringing their boats to shelter. Mr. Le Van Linh, owner of the boat TH91353TS in Sam Son ward, said that when there is information about storms, boat owners are notified by the local authorities, port management board, and border guard forces to bring their vessels to the anchorage area. There, the boats are guided to the correct position and assisted with bracing, securing, and tying ropes to minimize the risk of accidents and property damage.
Currently, the Lạch Hới, Lạch Bạng, and Lạch Trường storm shelters have a total capacity of approximately 1,764 fishing vessels. Of these, the Lạch Bạng shelter has a water depth of about -4.5m and a capacity of 800 vessels, divided into areas for vessels of different power capacities, from up to 100CV to over 250CV and up to 400CV. The Lạch Trường shelter has a water depth of about -4.5m and a capacity of 264 vessels, designed for fishing vessels with a total power of up to 400CV. The Lạch Hới regional storm shelter has a depth of about -4.5m and a capacity of 700 vessels, accommodating fishing vessels from within and outside the province with a power of up to 600CV.
Along with the mooring facilities, the fishing port system is maintained, ensuring conditions for receiving and supporting vessels. Hai Binh fishing port, located in the Lach Bang area, has a 400m long pier, a water depth of approximately -4.5m, and the capacity to accommodate about 400 vessels, including those with a capacity of up to 600 horsepower. Hoa Loc fishing port has a 270m long pier, including areas for 400-horsepower vessels and vessels up to 235 horsepower, capable of accommodating 200 to 300 vessels. At Lach Hoi fishing port, the pier system includes: a 74m long pier for vessels with a capacity of 400 to 600 horsepower; a U-shaped pier totaling 78m in length; and a 110m long pier for vessels up to 235 horsepower. These facilities serve port docking, loading and unloading, logistics services, and the organization of vessel entry and exit.
Mr. Le Van Thang, Director of the Thanh Hoa Fisheries Port Management and Vessel Inspection Board, said: "To ensure that storm shelter areas truly become safe havens for vessels, infrastructure and logistical preparation before the rainy season plays a crucial role. Therefore, regular inspections of water areas, channels, buoy and signaling systems, mooring buoys, electricity, communication, and auxiliary facilities are maintained. Locations with safety risks are identified, addressed, or warning and remediation plans are developed promptly. Based on the inspected infrastructure, specific operational plans are also prepared. When storms, tropical depressions, or natural disasters are likely to affect the Thanh Hoa sea area, units organize 24/7 duty, update forecast and warning information, notify ship owners, captains, and fishermen; guide vessels into the mooring area, and arrange mooring positions suitable for wind direction, currents, and vessel capacity."
Proactive infrastructure preparation and maintaining mooring facilities in a ready state not only enhance the capacity to receive vessels during storms but also provide a basis for organizing mooring, managing vessels safely, and minimizing collisions, drifting, and damage. Simultaneously, the fishing port system ensures conditions for receiving, providing services, and supporting fishermen. Through this, storm shelters and fishing ports fulfill their intended functions, together forming a support system for fishermen during the stormy season.
Text and photos: Dinh Giang
Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/diem-tua-cho-tau-thuyen-trong-mua-mua-bao-303972.htm
