The Environmental Protection Agency fined the barge 'Olympic Kandilo' MVR 100 million for damaging the Fuvahmulah reef after it ran aground while transporting rock boulders in July. The EPA calculated total fines and compensation at MVR 162.7 million and initiated proceedings with the Attorney General's Office to seek compensation.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has slapped a fine of MVR 100 million on a barge that ran aground on the reef of Fuvahmulah in July this year while transporting rock boulders to the erosion-hit section of the island.
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The EPA survey showed that large rock boulders had fallen onto the reef where the barge had run aground, causing severe damages to an area of 4,306 square metres.
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Earlier reports gave 4,038 square metre 24 Oct, 17:02 Maldives Republic
The total fines and compensation for the environmental damage caused by the barge was calculated at MVR 162.7 million.
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However, the maximum fine leviable under the Environmental Protection and Conservation Act is MVR 100 million.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has slapped a fine of MVR 100 million on a barge that ran aground on the reef of Fuvahmulah in July this year while transporting rock boulders to the erosion-hit section of the island.
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However, a subsequent survey conducted by the EPA concluded that the barge had run aground the reef and caused significant damage.
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The EPA reported that the barge had left the country while the investigation was ongoing and that the case was referred to the police.
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