The MNDF Malé Area Command Coast Guard Second Squadron assisted the crew of the 'Keesa' dhoni, which ran aground on the eastern reef of Ras Malé while travelling from Fotteyo in Vaavu Atoll to Malé.
The MNDF said its Malé Area Command Coast Guard Second Squadron headed to the area to provide assistance after receiving a report of the incident at around 23:51 on November 10.
At around 02:37, divers from the MNDF Malé Area Command Coast Guard Second Squadron reached the vessel and safely transferred a Maldivian and three foreign nationals aboard to a harbour craft. The crew were then transferred to the "Ocean Ride" dhoni, sent by the vessel's owner, when it arrived in the area at around 03:37.
The MNDF also said a foreign crew member who injured his left leg in the incident was taken to Hulhumalé Hospital for further treatment.
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