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Sunday, Jun 22, 2025
The vessel, which had a maximum carrying capacity of 15 fishermen, was converted into a tourist boat with a passenger capacity of 26 people.
According to the Maritime Board, there are 10,231 registered vessels in the State.
All the States lack agencies that oversee the safety and legal aspects of water transport.
Nassar, who had gone missing since the accident, was taken into custody at Tanur on Monday.
The court asked the Port Officer for a detailed report of the accident which claimed 22 lives.
15-seater fishing boat turned into a tourist boat at an unaccredited yard in Ponnani.
Minister to demand explanation from port department and maritime board.
It is claimed that the ill-fated recreational vessel at Tanur that resulted in 22 deaths did not have adequate number of life-saving equipment.
Nassar had been missing since Sunday evening, when the accident that claimed 22 lives took place.
As per reports, Nassar was fined only Rs 10,000 and then given the permit to operate the boat despite knowing it was not fit for the purpose.
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