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Mid-Sea Ferry Breakdown Near Gateway of India Ends With Safe Rescue of 38

Published: 4 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

A ferry named Anwari, carrying 34 passengers and four crew members, suffered an engine failure while returning to the Gateway of India on Thursday evening. The vessel became stranded about 1.5 nautical miles off the coast, prompting a rescue operation by Mumbai Police and a nearby ferry, Azad Hind, which towed it safely back to shore.

Key Takeaways

All 38 people on board were rescued safely, with no injuries reported. The swift coordination between police and local ferry operators helped avert a potential maritime emergency.

Sources

Rediff, Deccan Herald