Kerala youth missing after boat capsizes in Mozambique

India Oct 18, 2025

Indrajith Santhosh, a 22-year-old from Veliyanad near Piravom in Kerala working as a hull inspector, has been missing since October 16 after his boat capsized near Beira port, Mozambique.
He was on his way to inspect a tanker, MT Sea Quest, when the accident happened.
Three Indians lost their lives and one was injured, but five others were rescued.

Search on hold due to bad weather

Rescue teams haven't been able to search because of bad weather, but divers plan to resume on October 19.
Indrajith's family is anxiously waiting for updates, with his father heading back to Kerala from South Africa.
Local leaders have asked Indian authorities to speed up the search.
Indrajith's colleague Akash made it out safely, and the family is anxiously waiting for updates.