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Huvan

Huvan

Huvan
Photo: edition.mv

On the morning of March 2, the passenger vessel/speedboat Huvan capsized and sank in the Indian Ocean in the Maldives between ADh Dhigurah and Mahibadhoo. The speedboat was en route to Male from ADh Dhigurah with 3 crew and 45 passengers before it capsized and later sank.  All passengers and crew were able to don life jackets and abandon ship into the water.  Authorities were later alerted and dispatched an emergency response team to the area. All passengers and crew would be later rescued and safely transported to Dhigurah.  There were no reports of injuries.

The cause of the incident was not reported. Authorities have announced there will be an investigation into the incident.

Leo Wing

Leo Wing

Leo Wing
Photo: edition.mv

On January 27, the 23.4 meter long, 80 ton dhoni Leo Wing ran aground in the Indian Ocean on Ekefaru reef off Gaafu Alifu, Maldives. The Leo Wing was proceeding to Nilandhoo and Dhaandhoo with Ramadan gifts including over 1000 gunny bags of rice, flour and sugar when it ran aground the reef.  The wooden/fiberglass vessel sustained hull damage and developed a port side list. Reports state all the cargo had fallen overboard and was lost. No reports of any injuries.

Leo Wing
Photo: leotrading.mv

The owners of the Leo Wing have stated they plan to refloat the vessel.

Mekunu

Mekunu

Mekunu
Photo: Maldives Coast Guard

On January 5, the 24 meter long fuel barge Mekunu ran aground on a reef off Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. The cause of the grounding was not reported, but the vessel sustained minimal damage and no pollution was released. The Mekunu remained aground until January 7 when it was refloated by the Maldives Coast Guard. No reports of injuries.