A speedboat moored in the lagoon of a resort in Male' Atoll caught fire early on 10 November, leaving its captain with burn injuries.
Police said the fire was reported at 5:30 am. The 34-year-old Maldivian captain was the only person on board at the time. He sustained burns to his neck and chest and was taken to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The vessel also sustained damage. Police are investigating the cause of the fire. No further details on the resort or the circumstances have been released.
Marine fires and accidents are periodically reported in the Maldives, particularly involving speedboats and supply vessels operating between islands and resorts. Authorities routinely investigate such incidents to determine causes and any safety violations.
