Maritime Guard Units Continue Search for Six Missing Fishermen off Kélibia (Nabeul Governorate)
The maritime guard units operating in the security district of Kélibia (Nabeul Governorate) are persisting with search operations to locate six fishermen who have been reported missing. Their fishing vessel, which departed from the port of Kélibia on 24 February, has not been found.
Timeline of the Search
- Two days ago: A sweep operation began after a report indicated that a fishing boat had disappeared in the open sea and that its crew was unusually delayed. The crew normally returns within five days of a fishing trip, according to a security source quoted by Agence TAP.
- Wednesday morning: A National Guard helicopter was deployed for aerial reconnaissance missions to support maritime search efforts.
- Early afternoon: Patrol boats were forced to withdraw because of deteriorating weather conditions and strengthening coastal winds, the same source explained.
Ongoing Monitoring
Security services stress that they are continuously monitoring the weather forecast. They plan to resume sweep operations immediately once conditions become safe for maritime patrols.
Keywords: maritime guard, Kélibia, missing fishermen, search operation, helicopter reconnaissance, weather conditions, Nabeul Governorate, Tunisian coast.
