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Madras High Court asks for SOP details on rescue of missing fishermen stranded at sea
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 01:40 PM
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The Madras High Court has ordered authorities to submit the standard operating procedures and actions taken to locate and rescue fishermen who went missing after being stranded in the open sea.
The Madras High Court issued a directive requiring the state’s maritime and rescue agencies to provide a detailed account of the standard operating procedures (SOP) followed for the recent incident involving fishermen who went missing after being stranded in the middle of the sea.
The court’s order seeks clarity on the steps taken from the moment the fishermen were reported missing, the coordination among coast guard, fisheries department and any private vessels involved, and the timeline of rescue attempts.
Authorities are expected to submit the requested documents and a report on actions taken within a stipulated period, allowing the bench to assess whether the response adhered to established protocols.
The intervention underscores growing concerns over the safety of coastal workers and the need for transparent, efficient rescue mechanisms in Indian waters.
The court’s order seeks clarity on the steps taken from the moment the fishermen were reported missing, the coordination among coast guard, fisheries department and any private vessels involved, and the timeline of rescue attempts.
Authorities are expected to submit the requested documents and a report on actions taken within a stipulated period, allowing the bench to assess whether the response adhered to established protocols.
The intervention underscores growing concerns over the safety of coastal workers and the need for transparent, efficient rescue mechanisms in Indian waters.