After being stranded aboard the Tag Navya vessel, which has been anchored near Nhava jetty, for over two months, its 16 sailors can finally go home. The crew heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday, after it was allowed to disembark the ship following interim orders from the high court. On April 21, mid-day had reported about the sailors being stuck on the ship for 40 days over a financial dispute, with the added challenge of depleting fuel.

Back in April, the fuel on the ship was enough to last the sailors for only three days. After the mid-day report was published, the ship was immediately provided with fuel. However, the sailors' request to the Directorate General of Shipping, urging them to allow them to go home did not yield any positive response. Instead, the authorities suggested them to approach the court to resolve the issue. Accordingly, on May 10, the crew members filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. On Wednesday, May 15, HC passed an interim order, directing the authorities to immediately allow the sailors to disembark the ship. Post HC's orders, all 16 crew members were ferried to the shore.