Two missing after tanker hits fishing boat off Kerala, India

The Indian Coast Guard Aadesh-class fast patrol vessel ICGS Anagh diverted to the area later that same day and transferred the nine survivors to Vizhinjam, arriving there on Sunday, March 8. They are all presently undergoing treatment in hospital.

The Indian Directorate General of Shipping has ordered that an investigation be conducted to identify the events that led to the incident in preparation of the filing of appropriate charges.

The coast guard is continuing its search for the two missing fishermen.

Solis was en route from Oman to Colombo in Sri Lanka when the incident occurred.