Seven crew members on fishing expedition missing
The Western Regional Marine Police Command is coordinating a search operation with the Ghana Navy and other maritime agencies for a fishing canoe, "Second Chance", and its seven crew members who have been reported missing. The post Seven crew members on fishing expedition missing appeared first on Ghana Business News .
Seven members of a fishing crew are currently missing, following the disappearance of their vessel, the "Second Chance," during a fishing expedition off the coast of Ghana. The Western Regional Marine Police Command, in conjunction with the Ghana Navy and other maritime agencies, is leading the search operation for the missing crew and the boat.
The last reported sighting of the canoe occurred on October 9, 2026, when it departed from the Sekondi Fishing Harbour on a fishing trip. The vessel's owner, Nana Kweku Atta, alerted the Fishing Harbour Police Station on October 18, 2026, after numerous attempts to reach the crew went unanswered.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the engine of the "Second Chance" may have failed, causing the boat to drift towards the Tema and Volta coastal regions. However, the canoe's latest known location remains unknown. Authorities have informed the Western Naval Command, the Ghana Maritime Authority, the Fisheries Commission, local police stations, fishing communities, and the Eastern Naval Command in Tema to support the search effort.
The police are actively working with these entities to pinpoint the boat's last known position and locate the missing crew. They urge the public to report any sightings or information about the crew's whereabouts to the nearest police station. The fishing expedition undertaken by the "Second Chance" reportedly headed towards the coast near Axim.
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