Mandwa Jetty in Danger: Tourists Warned as Alibaug Sea Route Faces Risk of Collapse

The Mandwa Jetty connecting Mumbai and Alibaug is in a critical state due to damaged pillars and administrative neglect. Experts warn of a possible collapse if urgent repairs aren’t made.

Raigad, October 31, 2025 – If you’re planning a trip to Alibaug, you might want to read this first. The popular Mandwa Jetty, which connects Mumbai to Alibaug via the sea route, is in a dangerously weak condition. Locals and tourists are expressing serious concern that the jetty could collapse due to poor maintenance and administrative neglect.

Mandwa Jetty is one of the busiest points on the Gateway of India–Alibaug ferry route, used daily by thousands of tourists and commuters. However, the cement around the jetty’s pillars has eroded, exposing the iron rods inside. Photos from the site show several pillars in a decaying state. The roofing sheets above the waiting area have rusted away and been removed, forcing passengers to stand in the open under the scorching sun or rain. Despite repeated complaints, the authorities have done little to address the issue, putting passengers’ safety at risk.

The jetty, originally built by the Mumbai Port Trust a few years ago, was inaugurated with much fanfare. But due to poor construction quality, the concrete has started crumbling in just a few years. Experts warn that the structure could collapse at any time. The route had been closed for safety during the monsoon (from May 25 to August 30), but ferry operations resumed in September.

Mandwa Jetty is the main access point for tourists heading to Alibaug, Murud, and Shrivardhan — areas often called the “Mini Goa” of Maharashtra. With thousands of daily travelers using this route for convenience and fuel savings, the deteriorating jetty now poses a grave danger to all.

Passengers also face multiple hardships there’s no free drinking water, no proper toilets, and no wheelchair or seating facilities. Elderly people, pregnant women, and patients are forced to stand in long queues without shelter. Vehicles frequently drive onto the jetty to pick up VIPs and officials, putting additional load on the already weak structure. Locals are demanding an immediate ban on vehicle entry and urgent repair work.

When contacted, Pravin Patil, an official from the Maharashtra Maritime Board, confirmed that a structural audit of the jetty has been conducted by IIT Mumbai and a proposal for repairs has been sent to the government. He added that the roofing repair work, handled by Raymond Company, is progressing slowly due to the rains, but tenders for structural repair will be issued soon.

Residents and passengers, however, remain unconvinced. Many fear that if action isn’t taken immediately, the Mandwa Jetty might collapse, cutting off one of the state’s most important sea routes and endangering countless lives.

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