Coastguard begins search for missing fish boat

MNDF Coastguard has initiated a search for fish boat which lost contact while out fishing for yellow-fin tuna.

According to MNDF, the fishing boat from Seenu atoll Maradhoo named “Oevaru” was last heard from on 6 March 2017 while travelling north according the owner of the boat.

The vessel out fishing with 13 locals was reported to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) as out of contact and location unknown around 4:10 p.m.

Coastguard said that the 78 foot long vessel has a white hull and a green deck.

Anyone with information on the location or status of the vessel is advised to call the emergency number 191 or one of the coastguard numbers 339-5981 or 339-8898.