Panaji: A annoying scenario prevailed along the Panaji-Betim ferry path on Thursday after one of the vital two vessels plying on the path drifted in opposition to Campal leaving its occupants stranded for over an hour. The scenario was once compounded after the ferry despatched to rescue it broke down. Goa marine police and river navigation division (RND) were called in and salvage operations were on till overdue night.
Ferry team of workers reported that but even so 100 folks, there have been a total of 39 two-wheelers and one cycle on board the 'Mandovi'. While 70 folks were rescued via the Goa coastal police, round 25 folks refused to depart the ferry with out their two-wheelers, even as further collector, North, Vikas Gaunekar in conjunction with deputy CoP Premlal Shirsaikar attempted to persuade them to depart the stranded ferry.
Those that stayed at the back of were supplied with drinking water to maintain themselves, sources mentioned.
With night falling and salvage operations still on "one-by-one these people started to leave" sources mentioned, including that finally there have been best 4 left on board. "By 10pm they too relented," sources added.
By nighttime, the 'Mandovi' was once towed away to the river navigation jetty at Betim. Operations to salvage the stranded 'Bandora' continued with division officers optimistic of recovering the vessels post-midnight owing to the absolute best quarter of top tide prevailing at 1am.
On Thursday, the 'Mandovi' and 'Bandora' ferries were operating on the Panaji-Betim path as standard.
At round four.30pm, rain showers followed via heavy winds brought about 'Mandovi' to go with the flow from its regular path while reversing from the Panaji ramp. The vessel drifted sideways and level-headed near Campal owing to low tide.
With the 'Mandovi' breaking down, at four.45pm the river navigation division despatched the opposite ferry on the path, 'Bandora', to tow it away.
A river navigation professional told TOI the presence of 2 casinos — Casino Pride 2, Maharaja Casino — and different small boats round proved to be a big obstacle to 'Bandora' during rescue operations. "'Bandora' found it difficult to manoeuvre through the marine traffic. The buoys of these vessels were also a hindrance," he added.
'Bandora' broke down after a rope got entangled in its propeller. The place of business of the Captain of Ports then called in the fire division at four.55pm.
"After arriving at the site we realized that marine police is better equipped to carry out the rescue operation. We informed them and they sent their vessel," mentioned fire sub-officer Arjun Parab.
Panaji marine cops arrived on the scene at 6pm and in an instant reached out to the stranded commuters, the usage of a single boat to rescue them in batches.
Meanwhile, voters who arrived on the Panaji jetty to avail of a ferry to Betim were left helpless. While those with two-wheelers selected to show round and take the Mandovi bridge as a substitute, foot passengers, most of who weren't conscious in regards to the scenario, seemed for different ways to get house.
Connie Fernandes, a resident of Saligao who works in Panaji, lashed out on the apathy of the river navigation division. "They should have substituted the stranded ferry before taking the second ferry away on a rescue mission. Moreover, since this situation has prevailed during the peak hour, the least they could do is depute some of their staff on either jetties to inform people that there is no ferry for us today. We would at least look for an alternative," she mentioned.
Betim resident Nilofer Shaikh, a trainee beautician in Panaji, mentioned, "Our situation is no different from those stranded aboard the Mandovi ferry. They're stranded and so are we."
Operations on the Panaji-Betim path resumed at 7.30pm after the river navigation division deputed the ferry 'Piedade' from the Ribandar path.
A four-member group comprising two sailors, one machinist and one coxswain stayed at the back of on every ferry.
The vehicles aboard the 'Mandovi' are in the custody of the dep.. "We have taken down the registration number of each vehicle. Owners will have to produce their RC book or some identification proof to claim them from the river navigation headquarters in Betim," an division professional mentioned.
Ferry team of workers reported that but even so 100 folks, there have been a total of 39 two-wheelers and one cycle on board the 'Mandovi'. While 70 folks were rescued via the Goa coastal police, round 25 folks refused to depart the ferry with out their two-wheelers, even as further collector, North, Vikas Gaunekar in conjunction with deputy CoP Premlal Shirsaikar attempted to persuade them to depart the stranded ferry.
Those that stayed at the back of were supplied with drinking water to maintain themselves, sources mentioned.
With night falling and salvage operations still on "one-by-one these people started to leave" sources mentioned, including that finally there have been best 4 left on board. "By 10pm they too relented," sources added.
By nighttime, the 'Mandovi' was once towed away to the river navigation jetty at Betim. Operations to salvage the stranded 'Bandora' continued with division officers optimistic of recovering the vessels post-midnight owing to the absolute best quarter of top tide prevailing at 1am.
On Thursday, the 'Mandovi' and 'Bandora' ferries were operating on the Panaji-Betim path as standard.
At round four.30pm, rain showers followed via heavy winds brought about 'Mandovi' to go with the flow from its regular path while reversing from the Panaji ramp. The vessel drifted sideways and level-headed near Campal owing to low tide.
With the 'Mandovi' breaking down, at four.45pm the river navigation division despatched the opposite ferry on the path, 'Bandora', to tow it away.
A river navigation professional told TOI the presence of 2 casinos — Casino Pride 2, Maharaja Casino — and different small boats round proved to be a big obstacle to 'Bandora' during rescue operations. "'Bandora' found it difficult to manoeuvre through the marine traffic. The buoys of these vessels were also a hindrance," he added.
'Bandora' broke down after a rope got entangled in its propeller. The place of business of the Captain of Ports then called in the fire division at four.55pm.
"After arriving at the site we realized that marine police is better equipped to carry out the rescue operation. We informed them and they sent their vessel," mentioned fire sub-officer Arjun Parab.
Panaji marine cops arrived on the scene at 6pm and in an instant reached out to the stranded commuters, the usage of a single boat to rescue them in batches.
Meanwhile, voters who arrived on the Panaji jetty to avail of a ferry to Betim were left helpless. While those with two-wheelers selected to show round and take the Mandovi bridge as a substitute, foot passengers, most of who weren't conscious in regards to the scenario, seemed for different ways to get house.
Connie Fernandes, a resident of Saligao who works in Panaji, lashed out on the apathy of the river navigation division. "They should have substituted the stranded ferry before taking the second ferry away on a rescue mission. Moreover, since this situation has prevailed during the peak hour, the least they could do is depute some of their staff on either jetties to inform people that there is no ferry for us today. We would at least look for an alternative," she mentioned.
Betim resident Nilofer Shaikh, a trainee beautician in Panaji, mentioned, "Our situation is no different from those stranded aboard the Mandovi ferry. They're stranded and so are we."
Operations on the Panaji-Betim path resumed at 7.30pm after the river navigation division deputed the ferry 'Piedade' from the Ribandar path.
A four-member group comprising two sailors, one machinist and one coxswain stayed at the back of on every ferry.
The vehicles aboard the 'Mandovi' are in the custody of the dep.. "We have taken down the registration number of each vehicle. Owners will have to produce their RC book or some identification proof to claim them from the river navigation headquarters in Betim," an division professional mentioned.
Ferry stuck for several hours after winds drive it off course
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