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MNDF Cautions Seafarers Amid Severe Weather; Search for Missing Vessel Continues

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) urged seafarers to avoid nighttime voyages due to severe weather from May 16 for five days. The Met Office forecast heavy rainfall, strong winds (15-25 mph, gusts 45-50 mph), and tidal surges. MNDF continues searching for missing cargo boat 'AAA-37' with four crew, last seen departing Thilafushi Island (Kaafu Atoll) to Medhufushi Island Resort (Meemu Atoll) on Friday at 6 am. Alerted at 5:20 pm Friday. Coastguard Ship Shaheed Ali and an aircraft from Maldivian are involved.

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May 18, 2024

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The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) urged seafarers to avoid nighttime voyages due to severe weather from May 16 for five days. The Met Office forecast heavy rainfall, strong winds (15-25 mph, gusts 45-50 mph), and tidal surges. MNDF continues searching for missing cargo boat 'AAA-37' with four crew, last seen departing Thilafushi Island (Kaafu Atoll) to Medhufushi Island Resort (Meemu Atoll) on Friday at 6 am. Alerted at 5:20 pm Friday. Coastguard Ship Shaheed Ali and an aircraft from Maldivian are involved.

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