Boats urged to beware of drifting containers near Dhoonidhoo

Police have urged mariners traveling between Dhoonidhoo and Feydhoofinolhu to exercise extreme caution following an incident where several containers fell overboard from a Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) barge at the Male' Commercial Harbor's outer jetty. Relevant authorities are currently investigating the cause of the incident, which occurred on Saturday night, and are working to determine the exact number of containers lost at sea. As the containers are currently drifting, police have advised all vessels to remain vigilant to ensure maritime safety.

Fazeel Abdul | 28 ޖޫން 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 09:42

An artistic impression depicting containers drifting between Dhoonidhoo and Feydhoofinolhu after falling from a barge moored at the Male' Commercial Harbor's outer jetty. | RaajjeMV

Police have urged seafarers in the Male' area to exercise caution after several containers fell overboard from a Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) barge moored at the Male' Commercial Harbor's outer jetty and are now drifting at sea.

According to the police, the incident occurred on Saturday night, June 27, 2026. Authorities confirmed that the matter was reported by Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) at approximately 11:10 p.m. that evening.

Police have urged vessel captains and travelers to exercise extreme caution when navigating the waters between Dhoonidhoo and Feydhoofinolhu, as drifting containers are expected to be in the area. The police advise all seafarers to remain vigilant while traveling through this region, warning that these containers pose a significant hazard to maritime safety.

Relevant authorities are currently working to determine the cause of the incident and the exact number of containers that fell overboard.

Malé Maldives Ports Limited Dhoonidhoo K. Feydhoofinolhu Container

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