Navy search operations continue for 7 fishermen unlocated at sea

The Sri Lanka Navy is continuing search and rescue operations today, 1 November 2026, to locate 7 fishermen who have failed to return after setting sail from Kudawella and Chalai.

Four (4) fishermen failed to return after departing from the Kudawella fiheries harbour on 21 October. Another 3 fishermen have been untraced since leaving the Chalai area for fishing activities on 26 October.

Naval ships and craft attached to the Southern, Northern and Eastern Naval Commands have been deployed to cover the respective sea areas as operations proceed.