Barge Fined MVR 100 Million for Damage Caused to Fuvahmulah Reef

The barge 'Olympic Kandilo' grounded on the reef of Fuvahmulah in July while transporting rock boulders for the South Beach Protection Project. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fined the barge MVR 100 million after a survey revealed damage to 4,306 square meters of reef. Total damages were calculated at MVR 162.7 million, but the maximum fine under the Environmental Protection and Conservation Act is MVR 100 million. The barge left the country during investigation, and the case was referred to police. The EPA initiated proceedings with the Attorney General's Office to seek compensation.

The barge 'Olympic Kandilo' grounded on the reef of Fuvahmulah in July while transporting rock boulders for the South Beach Protection Project. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fined the barge MVR 100 million after a survey revealed damage to 4,306 square meters of reef. Total damages were calculated at MVR 162.7 million, but the maximum fine under the Environmental Protection and Conservation Act is MVR 100 million. The barge left the country during investigation, and the case was referred to police. The EPA initiated proceedings with the Attorney General's Office to seek compensation.

The barge 'Olympic Kandilo' grounded on the reef of Fuvahmulah in July while transporting rock boulders for the South Beach Protection Project. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fined the barge MVR 100 million after a survey revealed damage to 4,306 square meters of reef. Total damages were calculated at MVR 162.7 million, but the maximum fine under the Environmental Protection and Conservation Act is MVR 100 million. The barge left the country during investigation, and the case was referred to police. The EPA initiated proceedings with the Attorney General's Office to seek compensation.

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