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Thursday, Jun 26, 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.
Last Sunday 22 lives were lost as a poorly retrofitted houseboat sank at an estuary in Tanur in Malappuram district.
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.
Dr K G Thara, former head of the Institute of Land and Disaster, Thiruvananthapuram, guides us on how travellers can exercise caution during a boat ride.
Tovino Thomas said safety is an integral part of our lives and everyone needs to work towards ensuring it.
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.
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