World · India Bureau
Ferry Engine Fails Near Gateway of India; 38 Passengers and Crew Rescued
A passenger ferry experienced engine failure approximately 1.5 nautical miles off the Mumbai coast near the iconic Gateway of India. All 38 people aboard, including 34 passengers and four crew members, were safely rescued.
LSN India ·
A ferry operating near Mumbai's Gateway of India encountered mechanical failure while returning to shore, leaving dozens stranded in Arabian Sea waters. The vessel's engine malfunctioned roughly 1.5 nautical miles from the coastline, prompting an immediate response from maritime authorities.
The ferry was carrying 34 passengers along with four crew members at the time of the incident. Emergency services were alerted and coordinated a swift rescue operation to bring all occupants safely back to land.
The incident highlights the importance of regular maintenance protocols for passenger vessels operating in Indian coastal waters. Maritime authorities have not yet released a detailed assessment of the engine failure or its underlying cause.
No injuries were reported during the incident or rescue operation. The ferry has been secured pending a technical investigation into the circumstances that led to the mechanical failure.