Navy boat rammed into the tourist ferry – 'Neel Kamal' – on way to the Elephanta Island from the Gateway of India in Mumbai.

Following the devastating boat accident in Mumbai that resulted in 13 passenger deaths, those who survived share harrowing accounts of their nightmarish journey, shedding light on glaring gaps in maritime safety measures.

The Mumbai Port Authority has also recommended additional safety protocols on boats and ferries, including CCTV surveillance, displaying emergency instructions on placards etc.

On December 18, the ’Neel Kamal’ ferry sank near Mumbai after a collision with an Indian Navy boat. Amid panic, CISF commandos rescued passengers, prioritizing children, but 14 casualties were reported in this tragic incident.

CISF personnel, including Constable Amol Savant, were the first to respond to a sinking tourist ferry off Mumbai on December 18. They rescued over 50 passengers, including children, and administered life-saving aid.