An oil tanker belonging to State Trading Organization (STO) has capsized on a reef.
Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) has confirmed the company's vessel 'Guraab' has been capsized on a reef at Lhaviyani Felifaru.
The tanker capsized as it set course to Male' from Shaviyani atoll Milandhoo after refueling. STO's oil tanker, 'Guraab' had capsized on Felifaru reef around 06:15hrs on Monday morning.
At the time of the incident, the vessel had 12 crew members onboard.
Meanwhile MNDF's Coast Guard units and divers are on site to right the keeled over vessel.
Owner of the vessel, STO has been unavailable to comment on the exact amount of oil stored in it.
