Steps are also being taken to modernise the force, Additional Director General of Tamil Nadu Marine Police Shylendra Babu told reporters here.
Babu, who had been visiting coastal areas after taking over as ADGP recently, said the marine police stations would play a key role in preventing fishermen from crossing the International Maritime Border Line and stopping smuggling between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.
He said fishermen in distress could call the Marine police helpline no.1093 and assured immediate help.
