The licenses of three boat captains have been temporarily suspended following a concerning incident involving dangerous speed competitions on the water, as revealed by a circulating video on social media.
The video shows the launches "Relax Gold," "Nasr Speed," and "Ramzu Queen" racing in the Aa. Thoddoo canal, with one vessel entering the canal at high speed. Eyewitnesses noted that the launches were reportedly en route to Aa. Atoll on August 13, raising alarms about the safety of passengers aboard.
A police spokesperson confirmed that the licenses of the captains were withheld on Saturday, emphasizing the potential risk posed to passengers due to their reckless behavior. The police are currently compiling documentation related to the incident, which will be forwarded to the Transport Ministry for further review and potential permanent action.
The individual who shared the video on social media expressed concern over the frequent high-speed travel of these boats, highlighting a disregard for passenger safety by the captains involved. The incident has sparked discussions about the need for stricter regulations and oversight in the maritime sector to ensure the safety of all travelers in the Maldives.
The video shows the launches "Relax Gold," "Nasr Speed," and "Ramzu Queen" racing in the Aa. Thoddoo canal, with one vessel entering the canal at high speed. Eyewitnesses noted that the launches were reportedly en route to Aa. Atoll on August 13, raising alarms about the safety of passengers aboard.
A police spokesperson confirmed that the licenses of the captains were withheld on Saturday, emphasizing the potential risk posed to passengers due to their reckless behavior. The police are currently compiling documentation related to the incident, which will be forwarded to the Transport Ministry for further review and potential permanent action.
The individual who shared the video on social media expressed concern over the frequent high-speed travel of these boats, highlighting a disregard for passenger safety by the captains involved. The incident has sparked discussions about the need for stricter regulations and oversight in the maritime sector to ensure the safety of all travelers in the Maldives.
