Boat Repair Material Donation (Storm “Ditwa” Response)
Kappalthurei
05 Dec 2025After the Ditwa storm caused flooding in the Kappalthurei area and damaged more than six fishing boats, Oceanpick provided the materials needed to repair them so fishers could return to work. For fishing families, a damaged boat isn’t just property loss, it’s a sudden loss of income, food security, and stability. This support helped move the community from “stuck” to “recovering,” with boats restored back to operational condition. It was practical recovery assistance focused on livelihoods: not only helping people cope with the storm’s damage, but helping them rebuild the ability to earn again, with dignity and speed.
Why this matters
to Oceanpick
- Helps fishers return to work quickly, protecting household income stability
- Supports continuity of fisheries supply and community livelihoods
- Demonstrates rapid, practical recovery support aligned to coastal needs
Project
Impact
- 6+ boats restored to operational condition
- Reduced downtime and income loss for affected fishers
- Strengthened resilience of the local fisheries ecosystem
Key
Activities
- Assessed damage and identified repair material requirements
- Provided repair materials to affected fishers
- Follow-up to ensure boats returned to service
Alignment to SDG
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