Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Special Vehicle Sent to Bring Home Seven Rescued Fishermen
Seven fishermen went out to sea from Odalarevu on August 3.
Their boat developed a gearbox problem and drifted away.
People lost contact with the boat later that day.
The fishermen had food for 15 days, but they stayed at sea for 23 days.
Another boat found them near the West Bengal coast on August 26.
Doctors checked them, and most were in good health.
Officials sent a vehicle to help take them home safely.
Officials will also work with fishermen to make future fishing trips safer.
A special vehicle and Fisheries Development Officer were sent to West Bengal to bring back seven rescued fishermen.
The crew was stranded for 23 days after their boat lost control following a gearbox problem.
The fishermen were rescued on August 26 and medically examined; six were healthy and the boat driver was slightly unwell.
Officials coordinated with the Coast Guard, Navy, and authorities in West Bengal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar during the search.
District officials will meet fishermen to discuss emergency equipment, communications, and pre-departure safety checks.
- Who
- Seven fishermen, district officials, marine police, and agencies including the Coast Guard and Navy.
- What
- A special vehicle was sent to West Bengal to return seven rescued fishermen to their families.
- When
- The fishermen left on August 3 and were rescued on August 26; officials announced the return arrangements on Thursday.
- Where
- They departed from the Odalarevu fishing landing centre and were found near Sankarpur off the West Bengal coast.
- Why
- Their boat lost control after a gearbox problem, and officials want to ensure their safe return and improve deep-sea fishing safety.
- Crew rescued
- Seven fishermen
- Time stranded
- 23 days
- Departure
- 11 a.m. on August 3 from Odalarevu fishing landing centre
- Rescue date
- August 26
- Boat
- Muthyalamma
- Medical condition
- The boat driver was slightly unwell; the other six fishermen were in good health
- Planned safety review
- District officials will meet fishermen on Monday to discuss emergency equipment, communications, and engine and gearbox checks