Taking note of the incident where many people lost their lives after a passenger ferry capsized, Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) officials have decided to closely monitor ferry operators to ensure safety instructions are followed. 

Captain Praveen S Khara, Chief Ports Officer of the MMB, said, “Our teams will check whether passenger ferry service operators are adhering to safety guidelines. On December 31, when tourist numbers are high, we have instructed our staff to ensure passengers follow safety protocols and wear life jackets.”