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Reef Damage

Barge fined MVR 100m for running aground off Dhidhdhoo

"The investigation revealed that 4,038 acres of the reef have been severely damaged," the EPA said.

19 September 2023

MM Export barges damage reefs; no meaningful action

EPA said some cases have already been sent to the Attorney General's Office for prosecution.

Barge with rock boulders runs aground in Fuvahmulah

The barge is currently being salvaged, the council said.

Govt takes Indian company to court over overdue MVR 100m fine

EPA's decision was challenged by the vessel owners with the minister.

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Afcons submits own survey report; talks underway

Atoll Times has affirmed that Afcons has completed their own survey and shared the report with the EPA.

8 November 2022

Barge fined for environmental damage runs aground again

On the second occasion, it was fined after conducting a joint survey with the owner of the vessel to investigate the damages caused to the reef by the incident.

Afcons rejects Villimale reef damage assessment; seeks own survey

Afcons has been given another seven days to respond to the EPA report. Naeem did not disclose when the deadline was granted.

Tug on Dhiddhoo salvaged after 4 days

President of the island council Abdulla Rasheed told Atoll Times on Friday that the tug was salvaged around 10 p.m on Thursday night.

Ghost net weighing a tonne removed from reef

The organisation has requested people to report the same through the ORP's website if any such abandoned masses are found in any part of Maldives.

MVR 300,000 fine on vessel for Hulhule reef damage

EPA said that the local agent of the vessel, Grace Atoll Pvt Ltd, had made the fine payment on 13 September.

24 September 2022