Boat with 17 saved from sinking near Fuvahmulah

18 hours ago

Police provided emergency assistance on Thursday to a cargo vessel en route from Male' to Fuvahmulah after it began sinking with 17 people and a large quantity of goods on board. The vessel, named Havaas, issued a distress call at 12:21 after water began flooding the hull. According to police, the boat has since been escorted to Fuvahmulah and is currently