Propeller guards mandatory for SAMPA vessels from June 30

Vessels operating within the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) must install propeller guards by June 30, 2026, under a new requirement from the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy. The measure aims to improve safety for marine life and people, reducing injuries from propellers and protecting equipment. The ministry emphasized that propeller guards alone are not sufficient and operators must follow safety practices. SAMPA, established in 2009, is the largest marine protected area in the Maldives, covering 42 square kilometers, known for whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and coral reefs.

Vessels operating within the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) must install propeller guards by June 30, 2026, under a new requirement from the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy. The measure aims to improve safety for marine life and people, reducing injuries from propellers and protecting equipment. The ministry emphasized that propeller guards alone are not sufficient and operators must follow safety practices. SAMPA, established in 2009, is the largest marine protected area in the Maldives, covering 42 square kilometers, known for whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and coral reefs.

Vessels operating within the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) must install propeller guards by June 30, 2026, under a new requirement from the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy. The measure aims to improve safety for marine life and people, reducing injuries from propellers and protecting equipment. The ministry emphasized that propeller guards alone are not sufficient and operators must follow safety practices. SAMPA, established in 2009, is the largest marine protected area in the Maldives, covering 42 square kilometers, known for whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and coral reefs.

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