Sunken Malpe‑registered fishing boat drifts ashore at Uchila Beach, raising safety concerns

Local fishermen and coast guard officials discovered the hull of a Malpe‑registered fishing boat washed up on the sands of Uchila Beach on Tuesday, a day after the vessel reportedly went down in the Arabian Sea.

The boat, whose owners are listed in the Malpe registry, was undergoing routine operations when a sudden storm caused it to list heavily, leading the crew to abandon the vessel. Investigators believe the vessel’s age and recent maintenance issues may have contributed to its loss.

The wreck is now under assessment by marine salvage teams to determine structural integrity and to prevent leakage of fuel or fishing gear into the sea. The incident has prompted district authorities to review safety protocols for small fishing vessels. Source: Google News – Udupi.