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38 rescued after ferry breaks down off Mumbai

6 sourcesUpdated 3 Sept 2026, 11:53 pm Coverage regionsMumbai · India
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Thirty-eight people, including passengers and crew, were rescued after the ferry Anwari broke down near the Gateway of India.

Police coordinated with the owner of another ferry, Azad Hind, to assist the stranded vessel.

The disabled ferry was towed back to Jetty No. 2.

No injuries were reported.

Why it mattersA crowded ferry breakdown off Mumbai’s Gateway of India turned into a mass rescue, showing how quickly routine passenger crossings can become safety emergencies.
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Some reports say the breakdown happened after a technical problem, while another says a rope became entangled in the propeller.

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All reports agree that 38 people were rescued after the ferry Anwari broke down near Mumbai’s Gateway of India, and that another boat helped tow it back to shore. They also agree there were no reported injuries.

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The main detail that varies is the stated cause of the breakdown: one account cites a technical problem, while another says a rope was entangled in the propeller. The exact sequence and timing may be refined if further official details are released.

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Reports say the ferry Anwari broke down near Mumbai’s Gateway of India while carrying 34 passengers and 4 crew members. Police coordinated with the owner of another ferry, Azad Hind, to tow the vessel back to Jetty No. 2. The accounts differ slightly on the cause, describing either a technical problem or a rope caught in the propeller. All sources say the 38 people on board were brought ashore safely with no injuries reported.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: India Today, hindustantimes.com
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India Today Neutral framing Provisional rating

38 rescued after ferry breaks down off Mumbai's Gateway of India

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India Today reports that thirty-eight people, including thirty-four passengers and four crew members, were rescued after a ferry named Anwari suffered an engine breakdown on Thursday night. According to an official, the vessel was returning from a sea excursion and became stranded about one and a half nautical miles off Mumbai's Gateway of India. Police coordinated with the owner of another excursion boat, Azad Hind, which towed the disabled ferry safely to Jetty No. 2 with no injuries reported.

lokmattimes.com Neutral framing Reported

Mumbai: Ferry Carrying 38 Breaks Down Near Gateway Of India, All Passengers Rescued Safely (VIDEO)

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Lokmat Times reports that a ferry carrying thirty-four passengers and four crew members developed a technical problem in the Arabian Sea near the Gateway of India on Thursday evening. Police officials coordinated rescue efforts by contacting the owner of a nearby vessel, Azad Hind, to assist the stranded boat. The Azad Hind successfully towed the Anwari ferry back to Jetty No. 2, and authorities confirmed that all thirty-eight individuals on board were brought safely to shore without any reported incidents.

hindustantimes.com Neutral framing Reported

38 rescued after ferry breaks down near Mumbai’s Gateway of India | Mumbai news

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Thirty-eight people were rescued after the ferry Anwari broke down 1.5 nautical miles from the Gateway of India on Thursday evening. According to the Colaba police, the breakdown occurred around 8.30 pm when a rope became entangled in the propeller. Police coordinated the rescue by contacting the owner of another nearby ferry, the Azad Hind, which diverted to the stranded vessel and safely brought all passengers and crew to jetty number 2 by 9.10 pm.

Social News XYZ Neutral framing Reported

Ferry carrying 38 people breaks down near Mumbai’s Gateway of India

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A ferry carrying 34 passengers and four crew members broke down in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai’s Gateway of India on Thursday evening due to a technical problem. The Mumbai Police coordinated a swift rescue operation after being alerted, working with nearby ferry operators to send another boat to the location. The rescue boat towed the Anwari ferry back to the jetty, and all 38 people returned safely without any reported injuries or casualties.