The supply boat Dheraha ran aground on a reef north of Fenfuttaa while travelling from Malé to Gaafu Dhaalu Thinadhoo.
The Maldives National Defence Force said the Coast Guard was alerted shortly after midnight. Ten people were on board. Seven were rescued from the boat and three had reached Fenfuttaa by dinghy. All were transferred to a vessel brought by the boat's owner at around 4:22 am.
The Coast Guard assisted with efforts to re-float the vessel. No serious injuries were reported.
Groundings of supply and passenger vessels occur periodically in the Maldives, particularly in rough weather or at night. Authorities coordinate rescue and salvage operations through the Coast Guard.
