Boat operator banned for three years after deadly capsize in Calangute
timesofindia.indiatimes.com — February 3, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC
The tourism department has banned Meena Coutinho, owner of a tourist boat, from operating for three years after her overloaded vessel capsized at Calangute beach on December 25, 2024, resulting in one death. The investigation revealed the boat was carrying 20-25 passengers, exceeding its limit of 10. The department confiscated all fees paid by Coutinho for operating without valid permissions. Following the incident, the Captain of Ports suspended the boat's license, and police arrested the two crew members for negligence. The tourism department is reviewing other potential violations.