Soldier killed in shark attack laid to rest in military funeral

Several MNDF officers have also travelled to Ungoofaaru to attend the funeral.

3 June 2024

Foreigner killed after hit by speedboat propeller

Imran said the fishing boat was nearby at the time of the accident and the flag to indicate fishing activity in the area had also been hoisted.

1 June 2024

5 seriously injured in speedboat collision

The people aboard Leo Trading Company's speedboat sustained the most serious injuries.

9 September 2023

Search expanded for missing man from capsized landing craft

A landing craft called 'Leo Success', which was travelling about 14 nautical miles from Faresmathoda, capsized due to battery failure.

13 November 2022

Vessel catches fire; crew rescued from sea

The crew was found a few nautical miles away from where the vessel caught fire

20 February 2023

Cargo vessel catches fire; 1 missing

MNDF said that the vessel had a crew of five Maldivians, five Indians and five Bangladeshis.

6 March 2023

Boat with 10 people runs aground near Nadella

The people on board were taken to the island of Nadella.

8 October 2022

MM Export tug runs aground in Dhidhdhoo

The council has submitted a formal request to the environment ministry and the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to assess the damage.

4 May 2023