# Kerala CM promises new rescue system after Neendakara boat tragedy 2026-08-10T11:27:39+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Monday announced an immediate mechanism to address fishermen's issues and a new standard operating procedure (SOP) following the Neendakara boat tragedy that killed two fishermen. One fisherman remains missing. Satheesan, after visiting the victims' families, said the coastal police would be modernised and traditional knowledge incorporated into rescue operations. He also promised to revise insurance rules for fishermen. The missing fisherman's daughter Jiji demanded an apology from the CM, saying his remarks insulted the fishing community. The search for three missing fishermen entered its 11th day on Monday, with the Navy deploying INS Kalpeni and the Coast Guard continuing operations off Vizhinjam and Muthalapozhi. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and Fisheries Minister V E Abdul Gafoor visited the family amid mounting anger over the search pace. ## Coverage - newindianexpress.com Tags: CM Satheesan, coastal police, fishermen safety, Kerala, Neendakara boat tragedy, search and rescue Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-cm-promises-new-rescue-system-after-neendakara-boat-tragedy/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-cm-promises-new-rescue-system-after-neendakara-boat-tragedy/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.