New Delhi || 18-12-2024
A Navy craft undergoing engine trials lost control and collided with a passenger ferry Neel Kamal off Karanja, Mumbai today at about 4pm. The ferry was carrying passengers from Gateway of India to Elephanta Island.
According to a Press Release by Press Information Bueau, Search and Rescue efforts were immediately launched by the Navy in coordination with the Coast Guard and Marine Police. Four naval helicopters, 11 naval craft, one Coast Guard boat and three Marine Police boats are undertaking rescue efforts.
The survivors picked up by Navy and civil craft in the area have been transferred to jetties and hospitals in the vicinity. So far 99 survivors have been rescued.
The accident has reportedly led to the tragic loss of 13 lives including 1 Naval personnel and 2 OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) reps onboard the Naval craft.
Accounting of all personnel is in progress along with SAR efforts in the area.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives in the boat mishap in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured.
The Prime Minister’s Office handle in post on X said:
“The boat mishap in Mumbai is saddening. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. Those affected are being assisted by the authorities: PM @narendramodi”
“The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the boat mishap in Mumbai. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.”
The boat mishap in Mumbai is saddening. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. Those affected are being assisted by the authorities: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 18, 2024
