Following an incident involving a Trans Maldivian Airways seaplane at the Velana International Airport water aerodrome, both the airport operator and the airline have confirmed that all passengers and crew were safely evacuated.
The event occurred on Wednesday afternoon while the aircraft was operating in the water aerodrome area. Maldives Airports Company Limited said its emergency services responded immediately and that all necessary safety measures are in place.
Operations at the water aerodrome continue without interruption. TMA stated that an investigation is under way to determine the exact circumstances.
The incident is the latest involving seaplane operations, which form a critical part of the Maldives' transport network linking resorts and islands.
