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"We have told them they cannot bring the vessel into the Mandovi because of the weather," Parrikar said, adding that the vessel will be taken out with the help of a tug. PANAJI: Chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday directed Golden Globe Hotels Pvt Ltd GGHPL ) to move MV Lucky Seven , grounded at Miramar, back to Mormugao Port Trust ( MPT ).The sixth casino had failed to enter River Mandovi due to a sand bar obstruction and was consequently grounded at Miramar beach on Sunday. Ignoring warnings by port authorities, the vessel, owned by former Haryana home minister Gopal Kanda, has been trying to sail into River Mandovi for the last three days, albeit unsuccessfully.Speaking to mediapersons at the assembly complex, Parrikar said that the vessel grounded at Miramar beach is not a casino. "Boat is a different issue and the casino is a different issue," he added.Parrikar said the vessel was in distress at sea and the owner of the boat had approached the high court which in turn has directed the state government to allow it as a refuge vessel in River Mandovi, with specific technical requirement..