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Ferry Runs Aground Near K. Maafushi, All Passengers Safe

Ferry Runs Aground Near K. Maafushi, All Passengers Safe

Around 11:24 a.m. today, a ferry en route from Malé to K. Maafushi ran aground on a reef near K. Maafushi.

The Maldives Police Service confirmed that all passengers on board were safely rescued.

Police said the incident occurred after the vessel experienced an engine failure.

There were 72 people on board, including 67 tourists, among them children, as well as three Maldivians and two foreign nationals.

Efforts are currently underway by the vessel’s owner to refloat the launch and remove it from the reef. 

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Groundings remain a recurring concern in the Maldives, where heavy reliance on marine transport, coupled with changing weather conditions and navigational challenges, underscores the importance of safety awareness and preparedness at sea. 

MMJ News Desk
Author: MMJ News Desk

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