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Peacekeepers in Sector West, hand over a fishing boat to
locals
23/07/01 (UN PKF)
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Please contact:
Capt. Isabelito R. Sanchez
PKF 0409 092886 or extension 4917
A dilapidated boat has finally been put to usable and perfect condition by peacekeepers belonging to the Australian Battalion (AUSBATT) for the people of Bicau, a small community at the northern coastline 10k northeast of
Batugade.
SS Bobonaro Port Herra III (C) UN PKF
The fishing boat was formally turned-over to the Bicau Fishing community yesterday afternoon during a ceremony attended by the local community and staffs from Sector
West.
Early last year, AUSBATT Engineers had identified the boat "SS Bobonaro" which started a long process of repair spanning across three AUSBATT contingents.
It has received a motor donated by the Victoria Fisheries Department in Australia as well as several thousand dollars of equipment donated by the Mosman RSL in Sydney.
The motor was recently installed by Curtin Bros in Port Hera and now it has been put in good shape and use.
G25 team shot (C) UN PKF
The turned-over is a fairly momentous occasion not only for the people of Bicau but especially those who put effort and initiative to bring back life in the boat.
As part of peacekeeping operations, PKF's humanitarian projects is a vital partner in getting things and people back to their normal lives.
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