MNDF Rescues Four Crew Members from Grounded Boat Near Faare

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) rescued four crew members from the 'Dheraha' boat, which ran aground near the northern side of Fenfushi in North Malé Atoll. The vessel was traveling from Malé to Thinadhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll when it ran aground. According to the MNDF, a total of 10 people were on board, including four Maldivians and six foreigners. Coast Guard soldiers responded to the report of the incident at around 00:40 on November 1st night. Seven of the crew were taken onto the coast guard's haborcraft at around 01:53, and the remaining three, who reached Fenfushi in a dinghy, were taken onto the haborcraft at around 02:10. When the 'Swift' boat sent by the vessel's owners arrived at around 04:22, all crew members were transferred to that boat. The MNDF stated that the Coast Guard Patrol Squadron is continuing to assist in sinking the boat in coordination with the vessel's owners.