Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic Resources, and Ocean Development, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, said that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the safety of tourists visiting the islands in the peninsula.

In addition, the Minister said that the Police and Navy have been informed to continuously monitor the quality and safety arrangements of boats providing maritime transport services.

A small boat belonging to a private individual from Nedunthee carrying tourists sank due to a malfunction while returning to Nedunthee. Fourteen people, including 12 passengers and 2 crew members, were rescued without loss of life.

The crew of the private boat Sabarish, a boat from Nedunthee that was passing by, noticed the distress signal being raised from the tourist boat and immediately acted to rescue the people in distress.

The Navy also worked with full force. "I express my gratitude and appreciation to them," the Minister said.

Appropriate instructions have already been issued regarding the precautionary measures to be followed during sea travel. The Minister also stated that they should be followed in full.