Cozumel News June 5th, 2014

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Cozumel News June 5^th, 2014 features Cozumel “Dia de La Marina”, A Cozumel Home for Sailors, Cozumel Firefighters Attend to Flooding, and a Cozumel Odyssey at Sea.

Cozumel “Día de la Marina”

The 72^nd anniversary of “Navy Day” was celebrated Sunday, June 1^st, by Naval, Military Port and Municipal Authorities. The important celebration was not hampered by the rainy day as they gathered at Esplanade de la Bandera, located in the Rafael E. Melgar, against the background of the Caribbean Sea to conduct the ceremony. Día de la Marina is a holiday to recognize the work of all those who have dedicated their lives to navigation.

The Commander of the Naval Sector on the island, Marco Antonio Elías Cruz Barrita, said that it is an important date for those who have dedicated their lives to the sea, noting that the city has more than a hundred sailors under his command, of which 40 percent are females. He acknowledged the effort, commitment and dedication of women who have joined Navy of Mexico.

A Cozumel Home for Sailors

Priest José Ramón Gómez Marín issued blessing for all those who are dedicated to a life at sea, referring in his sermon on the need to create a “Home for Sailor.”In response, the Admiral said that the Merchant Marines would be the arm of the services that could build a Sailors’ Home. He specified that this is who has been the driving force in various ports of the country to build a place where all seafarers, from fishermen , special forces, divers, war veterans and others, can find a shelter that offers recreational activities that would help them feel safe while away from home. He said he would support the project because Cozumel is a seaport.

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Cozumel Firefighters attend to flooding

Firefighters had to clean the streets of debris that was preventing the heavy rains from draining in various colonies around the island earlier this week. The fault is placed on residents who do not deposit trash in containers.

Fire Department Commander Alberto May Borge, said that since the first showers an average of eight firefighters have been assigned the responsibility if clearing the trash that is causing the flooding in Colonies 10 de abril, Emiliano Zapata, Chentuk, San Gervasio, CTM, Repobladores, Independencia and San Miguel I y II, where garbage saturation is the main cause of the drains clogging.

Flood Precautions

Director of Civil Protection, Lucio Alejandro Canul Andrade, reported that Public Works staff has dedicated themselves to visit the lowest points of colonies “April 10, Andrés Quintana Roo, Independence, Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Emiliano Zapata, San Miguel I and II”, and part of the Transversal road.
The water level this week was reported to be approximately 60.4 millimeters in height, agencies took up the matter to perform supervisory duties, as a preventive measure in case of flooding.
Upon completion, Canul Andrade said that according to the weather forecast, Monday through Thursday will remain cloudy with light rain and moderate winds of 30 to 35 miles per hour. He advised that it is important to seek support and advice through the 066 number and Civil Protection at 87-20-800.

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Cozumel Odyssey at sea

Three independent fishermen are grateful to God for keeping them alive. They managed to save their own lives by swimming over seven miles to the shore where they were rescued. Last Monday the trio of fishermen were reported as missing in the northern part of the island, after the captain of the vessel “La Pinta”, in which they were traveling, lost what is colloquially known as the “bubble” of fishermen, who were diving at that time.

The three fishermen who were missing about 24 hours, were hospitalized for observation and said to be found in stable condition despite being slightly dehydrated. They were discharged from General Hospital after spending seven hours in observation and medical care.