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6 July 2026

Search and rescue for missing fishermen off Vizag coast

This incident serves as a practical case study for disaster management and maritime safety protocols, though it is a localized event rather than a policy-level development.

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Notes

  • A multi-agency search and rescue (SAR) operation is underway in the Bay of Bengal for six missing fishermen from a mechanised vessel (INDAP-VS-MM-83).
  • The vessel departed Visakhapatnam on July 1 and went missing near the Gangavaram coast.
  • The operation involves the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and Marine Police, coordinated via the Joint Operations Centre.
  • One survivor, the boat owner-cum-driver, was rescued by a passing Panama-flagged merchant vessel.
  • Preliminary reports suggest the incident was caused by a combination of severe weather, high-velocity winds, and a potential technical or engine failure.
  • The Fisheries Department has issued an advisory prohibiting fishing activities due to a low-pressure area and adverse sea conditions.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard in maritime search and rescue operations. How does inter-agency coordination enhance the effectiveness of disaster response in India's coastal waters? 150 words
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  2. Examine the challenges associated with maritime safety for small-scale mechanised fishing vessels in India. Discuss the importance of weather advisory systems and regulatory frameworks in mitigating risks for the fishing community. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which agency is primarily responsible for coordinating multi-agency maritime search and rescue operations in India?

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