TMA Seaplane Sinks at Velana International Airport Jetty; Crew Member Injured

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has said that safety measures have been taken after a TMA seaplane sank. The incident occurred this afternoon at the TMA jetty of Velana International Airport. In a statement issued today in connection with the incident, MACL said it confirms that an incident occurred while a boat operated by TMA was taxiing in the water aerodrome area of Velana International Airport (VIA). Following the incident, MACL's Airport Emergency Service (AES) is active in the area and all necessary assistance required in connection with the incident is being provided, MACL said. MACL also said that all safety measures that need to be taken in connection with the incident have been taken. MACL further said that services being provided by the water aerodrome are continuing without interruption in the normal manner, and that further details regarding this matter will be disclosed. It is known that passengers were also on board when the incident occurred. Although no one was injured by it, a crew member was injured and is receiving treatment at the hospital. However, his condition is not serious.