PANAJI
The AAP’s Benaulim candidate Captain Venzy Viegas launched Benaulim seafarers’ panel and a mobile number to seek inputs and suggestions for a manifesto geared towards the seafarers community.
According to a press note, members of the Seafarers Manifesto Committee include Captain Norbert Rebello, Chief Engineer Ernesto Fernandes, Retired Seafarer Caetano Fernandes, and Alban Rebello and Ismail Fernandes.
Announcing the launch of a number (9851134134), Viegas stated that seafarers of Benaulim should call or message or WhatsApp and give their inputs for the manifesto. All suggestions will be incorporated into a manifesto and implemented over the next five years, he stated.
Captain Norbert Rebello stated, “There have been many political parties in Benaulim over the last several decades, but none of them has shown any interest in the seafarers. There was no one who came forward to help seafarers. Captain Venzy, however, has taken the initiative and I believe it is the first time a panel has been formed in the world to solve seafarers’ issues.”
Chief Engineer Ernesto Fernandes and retired seafarer Caetano Fernandes echoed similar views.
