MNDF Coast Guard

India gifts new offshore patrol vessel to Maldives, bolstering maritime security

May 2, 2023, 15:33

On Tuesday, the President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, oversaw the commissioning of a new offshore patrol vessel gifted to the Maldives by the Government of India. The ceremony took place this… Continued

Critically unwell seaman from foreign vessel transported to AEH

October 16, 2022, 09:31

Addu City, Maldives - A seaman travelling from a foreign bulk carrier who fell critically sick at sea had to be transported to Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) for treatment this… Continued

Two foreign fishing boats seized from Maldivian waters

August 14, 2022, 14:45

Malé, Maldives - For the first time since implementing the regulation governing foreign vessels fishing in Maldivian waters, authorities seized two foreign fishing vessels yesterday. Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)… Continued

India donated coastal radar systems officially handed over to Maldives

March 28, 2022, 09:43

Malé, Maldives - The extended coastal surveillance radar system established in the Maldives with the assistance of India was officially handed over to the Maldives on Sunday. The ten radars… Continued

BREAKING: Tourist goes missing diving near ADh. Mandhoo reef

January 15, 2022, 19:04

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) states that they are searching for a tourist who went missing while diving near Alif Dhaalu atoll. The tourist who went… Continued

MNDF ceases search for missing child

October 23, 2021, 18:54

Malé, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), today, suspended its search for the 4 year old lost at sea, a week since the search began. MNDF stated that a… Continued

Rescue Services cover 4706 nautical miles in search of missing boy

October 20, 2021, 10:08

MNDF states that a total of 4706 nautical miles have been searched by air and sea with no success in finding the missing boy. Operation ongoing in search of the… Continued

MNDF transports sea accident victim’s body to Malé

October 17, 2021, 11:11

Malé, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has transported the body of the mother who passed away yesterday due to a sea accident to the capital city Malé this… Continued

BREAKING: Sea accident leaves mother dead, son missing

October 16, 2021, 19:48

Malé, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) informs that a four year old boy is missing after three people were thrown off a launch near Olhuveli Resort. Police confirm… Continued

Indian High Commission applauds MNDF for saving crew onboard sinking cargo ship

October 7, 2021, 19:05

Malé, Maldives - The High Commission of India in the Maldives, today, thanked the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) for saving the lives of 9 Indian nationals onboard the submerging… Continued