Kochi youth goes ‘missing’ from Japanese ship, kin seek govt. help to trace him

Image for representation purpose. only | Photo Credit: AvigatorPhotographer The family of a Kochi-based youth who has reportedly gone missing from a Japan-flagged commercial ship has sought the government’s intervention to intensify the search for him.Shinton Benny, a native of Manattuparambu, near Njarackal, and a deck officer trainee with Victorious Ace, a car and truck carrier vessel owned and operated by Japan-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, has been missing since Wednesday, as per a communication received by the family from the company. The family on Saturday (August 15, 2026) said as per the latest information they received the ship was heading to Singapore from South Africa and is scheduled to arrive at the destination on Sunday.The family has filed a complaint with the Njarackal police