Cargo boat wrecks off the coast of Vaadhoo

A cargo boat travelling with five on board has wrecked on a reef off the coast of G. Dh. Vaadhoo.

Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) said the incident was reported to the authority at 6:40 am this Saturday.

The boat, Adam 60, had been carrying cargo from G. Dh. Faresmaathodaa to G. Dh. Nilandhoo.

MNDF said its Southern Area Coastguard squadron is assisting the boat.

The authority has not disclosed any details regarding the cargo the boat was carrying.