The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched a joint program with the European Union (EU) to make fishing safer in Kismayo.
Kismayo, the administrative capital of Jubbaland State, relies on fishing as the main economic activity.
For years, though, fishermen have worked in dangerous surroundings. They have never enjoyed the luxury of having a rescue mechanism in place.
That has now changed with the introduction of safety equipment and training by FAO and the EU.
They intend to help local authorities to respond to emergencies efficiently.
This will happen through the Resilient Fisheries and Livestock Value Chain for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Somalia (RAAISE) Project.