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Mumbai: Ferry Carrying 38 Breaks Down Near Gateway Of India, All Passengers Rescued

Ferry Gateway of India

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A ferry carrying 38 people, including 34 passengers and four crew members, broke down in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai’s Gateway of India on Thursday evening. Thankfully, everyone on board was brought safely back to shore, with no injuries reported. Scroll on to know more about this incident.

38 Rescued After Ferry Develops Technical Glitch Near Gateway of India

According to Hindustan Times, the incident took place around 8:30 PM when the ferry, Anwari, was returning to the Gateway of India after a 30-minute harbour cruise. The vessel reportedly developed a mechanical problem around 1.5 nautical miles from the Gateway after a rope became entangled in its propeller.

After the crew alerted the police, personnel at the Gateway of India began checking for boats operating nearby that could assist the stranded ferry. They soon learnt that another vessel, Azad Hind, was in the vicinity.

Police contacted its owner, Junaid Mulla, following which the ferry was diverted towards Anwari. It reached the stranded vessel and towed it back to Jetty No. 2 at the Gateway of India.

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All Passengers & Crew Members Safe

After the ferry broke down near the Gateway of India, all passengers and crew members were safely brought back to shore by around 9:10–9:30 PM. Police are expected to question the Anwari crew to find out what caused the breakdown. While some reports initially claimed that the ferry broke down due to engine failure, many reports later confirmed that the issue occurred after a rope became entangled in the ferry’s propeller. More updates on this are awaited.

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The quick coordination between the police and the nearby ferry operator helped bring the situation under control before it could turn into a major mishap.

Cover Image Courtesy: X/@sirajnoorani & Pexels/Manish Dhodi

FAQs

What happened to the ferry near the Gateway of India?

A ferry carrying 38 people broke down around 1.5 nautical miles from Mumbai’s Gateway of India.

Were the passengers rescued safely?

Yes, all passengers and crew members were safely brought back to shore. No injuries were reported.

How were the passengers rescued?

Tashika Tyagi: Tashika Tyagi is a Sub-Editor at Curly Tales with 8 years of experience covering food, travel, lifestyle, fashion, entertainment, and pop culture. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from IMS, Noida. When she’s not scouting new places to eat or explore, you’ll find her experimenting with Instagram recipes in the kitchen or happily binge-watching a K-drama.