MNDF assists boat crew after it runs aground on eastern reef of Ras Male'
11 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ބުދަ 11:00The Coast Guard has rescued four crew members from the vessel "Keesa" after it ran aground on a reef near Ras Male' while traveling from V. Fottheyo. While one expatriate crew member who sustained injuries during the incident is currently receiving treatment at Hulhumale' Hospital, the remaining crew members have been safely transferred to another vessel.
The 'Keesa' boat, which ran aground on the eastern reef of Ras Male' while traveling from V. Foththeyo to Male'. | MNDF
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has reported that the Coast Guard Second Squadron of the Male’ Area Command has provided assistance to the crew of the 'Keesa' boat, which ran aground on the eastern reef of Ras Male’ while en route from V. Foththeyo to Male’.
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) stated that they received reports of the incident at approximately 23:51 on the night of November 10. Following the alert, the MNDF Male’ Area Command Coast Guard Second Squadron was dispatched to the scene to provide emergency assistance.
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) stated that divers from the Coastguard Second Squadron of the MNDF Male’ Area Command reached the vessel at approximately 02:37 on Tuesday night. They successfully rescued one Maldivian and three expatriates, bringing them safely aboard the Coastguard harbor craft. The MNDF further noted that the crew members were later transferred to the "Ocean Ride," a vessel arranged by the owner, which arrived at the scene at approximately 03:37.
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) stated that a foreign crew member sustained injuries to his left leg during the incident and has been transported to Hulhumale' Hospital for further medical treatment.
