MNDF Central Area Coast Guard Third Squadron has begun aiding a cargo boat named “Roashan -1”, which was reported taking in water.

Report of the flooding of the boat travelling from L.Maamendhoo to Addu Atoll with five people onboard was received at MNDF Coast Guard around 13:20hrs today. MNDF Central Area Coast Guard Third Squadron as well as firemen of MNDF Central Area Command, FRS Component were dispatched to the location following the report received. Those who travelled to the location have begun work of dewatering the flooding vessel.