An Iranian fishing vessel that had been adrift for two months has been found off the island of Thimarafushi in Thaa atoll.
The vessel was spotted by the crew of a fishing vessel from Thimarafushi, who immediately alerted the police and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).
Sources have told Sun Online that police have provided food and water to the 14 passengers on-board, and an MNDF Central Area vessel is on its way to take over the operation.