A Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) tugboat collided with a launch near Malé Commercial Harbour on Saturday morning, injuring the launch captain.
According to the Maldives Police Service, the incident occurred at sea near the MPL building and was reported at approximately 10:39 a.m.
The captain was taken to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) for treatment. Police report the injuries are not serious.
Four crew members, including the captain, were on board the launch at the time.
The vessel sustained significant damage, with parts of its seating dislodged and the section that struck the tugboat heavily impacted.
The speedboat, identified as “Mahuma Express,” was reportedly travelling from Thaa Atoll to Malé and was heading to refuel after disembarking passengers when the collision occurred.
Police have not released any information regarding the tugboat or its crew.
