Overview

• The Saphale–Virar roll-on/roll-off vessel carrying about 200 people and 75 vehicles became immobile off Mharambalpada after a hydraulic ramp failure.
• Crew, Bolinj police and Palghar district marine rescue teams stabilized the ferry and coordinated a staged deboarding.
• All passengers were taken ashore with no injuries reported, according to senior inspector Prakash Kawle.
• Disaster management chief Vivekanand Kadam said the jetty’s hydraulic platform was restored and vehicles were removed.
• Officials attributed the breakdown primarily to overloading with low tide cited as a factor, and repair and operational checks continue with a formal probe underway.