The Maldives Police Service is assisting a cargo supply vessel named "Raastha" after it began taking on water approximately 12 nautical miles off the coast of Fuvahmulah City today.
According to the Police, the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) alerted authorities to the distress situation at around 3:08 PM.
The Police confirmed that five crew members—four Maldivians and one foreign national—were onboard the vessel. Emergency teams are currently on-site providing support to secure the vessel and safeguard the crew.
