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Ferry broke down off Nagapattinam
On May 9, 2026, tThe 'Sivangangai', en route from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai, part of the recently revived maritime link between India and Sri Lanka., suffered a breakdown near Nagai, leaving 142 passengers, including Indian and Sri Lankan nationals as well as some foreign tourists stranded offshore for nearly four hours before it was towed back to Nagapattinam, where disembarkation procedures took place under the supervision of port personnel. After the engines had suffered a mechanical issue that limited propulsion, the captain and operating company decided to abort the crossing, while support was organised from shore. Lighting and air conditioning were briefly interrupted too. No serious injuries have been reported so far, though several passengers were experiencing seasickness and anxiety. The ferry was halted several nautical miles from Nagapattinam, within coastal waters but far enough offshore that immediate transfer to smaller craft was not considered an option. Conditions in the Bay of Bengal at the time were moderate, with choppy seas but no severe weather system in the immediate vicinity. The ship was takein in tow by fishermen and arrived at around 10.45 p.m. Medical teams attended to some passengers who complained of dizziness and discomfort. Four ambulances were kept ready at the port. Report with photo: https://www.thetraveler.org/lanka-ferry-stalls-off-nagapattinam-142-left-adrift-for-hours/
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