# Ongoing search operations for missing fishermen in India > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/missing-fishermen-search-operations-in-india > Updated: 2026-08-28T07:22:52.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4. Search operations continue across Indian waters for multiple groups of missing fishermen. In Kerala, a multi-agency search involving the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, coastal police, and the Marine Enforcement Wing has entered its 11th day. The operation seeks to locate Gautam Krishna, John, and Shijin, who went missing following separate boat mishaps off the coasts of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. Search efforts utilize the vessel INS Kalpeni, Dornier aircraft, helicopters, and scuba diving teams to navigate difficult underwater conditions and estuary debris. In response to criticism from relatives regarding coordination, Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced plans to modernize coastal security, improve weather forecasting, and establish a permanent sea-rescue mechanism. In the Bay of Bengal, authorities have been conducting large-scale operations to find fishermen from the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district of Andhra Pradesh. A group of eight fishermen departed from the Odalarevu jetty on August 3 in a mechanized vessel but failed to return by August 12. Communication was lost on the morning of their departure, despite the vessel being equipped with mobile phones and a VHF set. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to intensify search efforts, involving the Indian Coast Guard, Navy, and fishing boats from Bhairavapalem and Paradip. Seven of these fishermen—identified as Kopanathi Ramakrishna, Kollati Yesudasu, Palepu Santa Rao, Kollati Srinubabu, Karri Rambabu, Sangani Tatarao, and Kataadi Satish Kumar—were located near the Shankarpur fishing harbour off the West Bengal coast after being missing for 25 days. The group reported they were stranded due to a technical engine failure and were found by local fishermen. They reported surviving without food for more than three days while stranded at sea and have since been brought back to Kakinada. ## Claims - The Indian Coast Guard has been alerted and is conducting search operations. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh returned home on Friday after being missing for 25 days. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The fishermen were stranded at sea due to a technical snag in the boat engine. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The fishermen were found near the Shankarpur fishing harbour off the West Bengal coast. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A search operation involved 15 Coast Guard vessels and four helicopters. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Eight fishermen from Andhra Pradesh’s B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district are missing at sea. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The fishermen set out from Odalarevu jetty on August 3 at 10 a.m. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Communication with the crew was lost after 11 a.m. on August 3. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The fishermen were scheduled to return on August 12. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu ordered officials to intensify search efforts. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The vessel was carrying approximately 1,000 litres of diesel and sufficient provisions. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Andhra Pradesh fishermen return home after 25 days missing at sea Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh have returned home safely after being missing at sea for 25 days following an engine failure in the Bay of Bengal. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andhra-pradesh-fishermen-return-home-after-25-days-missing-at-sea ### 2026-08-20: Indian Navy and Coast Guard search for missing fishermen off Andhra Pradesh The Indian Navy and Coast Guard are conducting extensive search operations in the Bay of Bengal for missing fishermen from Andhra Pradesh following a boat accident and a separate overboard incident. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-navy-and-coast-guard-search-for-missing-fishermen-off-andhra-pradesh ### 2026-08-17: Eight fishermen missing in Bay of Bengal from Andhra Pradesh Eight fishermen from Andhra Pradesh's Ambedkar Konaseema district are missing in the Bay of Bengal after their boat failed to return from a trip started on August 3. Search operations are underway. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eight-andhra-pradesh-fishermen-missing-in-bay-of-bengal ### 2026-08-09: Kerala search operation continues for three missing fishermen A multi-agency search involving the Indian Navy and Coast Guard continues for three fishermen missing off the Kerala coast following separate boat mishaps. The government has pledged new safety mechanisms. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-navy-joins-search-for-missing-fishermen-off-kerala-coast --- Cite as: Ongoing search operations for missing fishermen in India. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/missing-fishermen-search-operations-in-india