MNDF rescues crew from grounded vessel
8 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 09:25MNDF Coastguard rescued 10 crew members last night after the vessel "Dheraha," traveling from Male' to Gaafu Dhaalu Thinadhoo, ran aground on the Fenfushi reef. No injuries were reported in the incident, and efforts are currently underway in coordination with the boat's owner to refloat the vessel.
The 'Dheraha' boat runs aground on the northern reef of Fenfushi island. | MNDF
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has rescued the crew of the vessel 'Dheraha' after it ran aground on the northern reef of Fenfushi island while en route from Malé to Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Thinadhoo.
The MNDF has reported that the Coast Guard Fourth Squadron of the Southern Area Command has provided assistance to the crew of the vessel 'Deraha,' which ran aground on the northern reef of Fenfushi while en route from Malé to Gaafu Dhaalu Thinadhoo.
The MNDF stated that the Coast Guard Fourth Squadron of the MNDF Southern Area Command was dispatched to the scene immediately after the incident was reported at approximately 00:40 on November 8.
According to the MNDF, seven out of the ten individuals on board—comprising four Maldivians and six foreigners—were rescued by an MNDF Southern Area Command Coast Guard harbor craft at approximately 01:53. The remaining three individuals, who had sought refuge on the island of Fenfushi via a dinghy, were also picked up by the harbor craft at around 02:10.
The crew members were transferred to the "Swift" boat around 04:22, after the vessel arrived at the scene. The "Swift" was dispatched by the owner of the "Dheraha" boat to assist in refloating the grounded vessel.
The MNDF has stated that efforts are underway to refloat the vessel 'Deraha' in collaboration with its owner.
