Archive · 4 Sep 2026
38 People Safely Rescued After Ferry Breaks Down Near Mumbai
A ferry called Anwari stopped working in the sea near Mumbai.
It was carrying 34 passengers and four crew members.
The problem happened at about 8:30 p.m.
while the ferry was returning to shore.
The boat was around 1.5 nautical miles from the Gateway of India.
Mumbai Police received an alert and looked for another boat to help.
The Azad Hind ferry went to Anwari and pulled it back to shore.
Everyone reached Jetty No.
2 safely.
No one was hurt.
Reports give slightly different times for when the ferry arrived.
The Anwari ferry broke down around 8:30 p.m. Thursday while returning toward Mumbai’s Gateway of India.
The vessel was about 1.5 nautical miles offshore and carried 34 passengers and four crew members.
Mumbai Police received a control-room alert and coordinated with nearby boat operators.
The Azad Hind excursion vessel, whose owner was identified as Junaid Mulla, towed Anwari to Gateway of India Jetty No. 2.
All 38 people reached shore safely without injuries; reports differ on whether the arrival was at about 9:10 or 9:30 p.m.
- Who
- Thirty-four passengers and four crew members aboard Anwari were assisted by Mumbai Police and the Azad Hind ferry operator.
- What
- Anwari suffered a technical or engine breakdown and was towed safely back to shore.
- When
- Around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night; reports place the arrival at about 9:10 p.m. or 9:30 p.m.
- Where
- Approximately 1.5 nautical miles off Mumbai’s Gateway of India, with the ferry taken to Jetty No. 2.
- Why
- The ferry broke down while returning from a short sea excursion.
- People aboard
- 38
- Passengers
- 34
- Crew members
- 4
- Disabled ferry
- Anwari
- Assisting ferry
- Azad Hind
- Distance offshore
- Approximately 1.5 nautical miles
- Reported injuries
- None
- Reported arrival time
- About 9:10-9:30 p.m., depending on the source
