Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Search Continues for Seven Andhra Pradesh Fishermen Missing at Sea
Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh went out to sea on August 3.
They told their families they would return after 10 days.
Their families reported them missing on August 16.
Government teams are searching for them in the sea.
The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy are using ships and an aircraft.
So far, the teams have not found definite information about the fishermen.
The chief minister told officials to keep searching and help their families.
He also said better records and safety procedures should be used to prevent similar problems.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the search for seven fishermen missing since they went to sea on August 3.
The fishermen, from three villages in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district, were reported missing on August 16.
The Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy, Marine Police and fisheries officials are coordinating the search.
Five Coast Guard vessels and two Navy vessels are now involved, while a Navy Dornier aircraft searched up to 216 nautical miles.
Naidu ordered departments to improve boat registration, tracking technology, coordination and support for the fishermen’s families.
- Who
- Seven fishermen from Odalarevu, Dummalapeta and Vasalatippa villages, along with Andhra Pradesh government, fisheries, Coast Guard, Navy and Marine Police teams.
- What
- A search is under way for the seven fishermen and their boat, and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has reviewed the operation.
- When
- The fishermen went to sea on August 3; their families filed a missing complaint on August 16, and the review took place on Thursday.
- Where
- The fishermen are missing at sea after departing from villages in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district; searches include waters between Visakhapatnam and Paradip and toward Odalarevu.
- Why
- They failed to return when expected, prompting their families to report them missing and authorities to launch a search.
- Missing fishermen
- Seven
- Departure date
- August 3
- Missing complaint
- Filed by families on August 16
- Coast Guard vessels
- Five involved since August 17
- Navy vessels
- Two additional vessels deployed, bringing the total number of ships to seven
- Aircraft search
- A Navy Dornier searched up to 216 nautical miles
- Current status
- No positive information about the fishermen has been reported