Fishing Boat Nearly Sinks After Harbour Mishap in Paradip
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A fishing boat collided with a submerged vessel at Paradip Harbor, risking a potential sinking.
Fire services from Kujang responded swiftly; no casualties reported yet. Incident raises concerns over harbour visibility and traffic management.
Paradip, Aug 30: A fishing expedition turned into a tense rescue operation at Paradip Fishing Harbour when a boat met with an accident while heading out to sea.
The incident occurred as one vessel was navigating to collect supplies and collided with another boat that was partially submerged in the water.
The impact caused significant damage to the hull of the moving boat, allowing seawater to rush in rapidly. Fearing that the vessel might sink, the crew raised an emergency alert. The mishap took place within the harbour limits, prompting swift action from local authorities.
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✨Fire and rescue personnel from Kujang rushed to the scene and launched efforts to stabilize the situation. As of now, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or material loss, but the threat of the boat sinking remains high due to the breach in its structure.
Eyewitnesses reported that the submerged boat had been stationary and partially underwater, making it difficult to spot.
Officials are assessing the damage and investigating the
circumstances that led to the collision. The Paradip Fishing Harbour, one of
the busiest in Odisha, sees frequent movement of boats, especially during peak
fishing seasons.