An MNDF vessel caught on fire on Thursday, injuring some of the officers on board.
The incident occurred on the morning of 31 December, at 8.45am, while launch number 58 was moored in the harbour behind Kalhuthukalaa Koshi.
Lance Corporal Abdhul Rahman, of the electric and mechanical engineers, who was working on the vessel sustained burns to his arm and leg.
MNDF reports that the fire was caused when the battery short circuited and ignited the petrol tank.
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Who will take responsible for this matter ?? This kinda problem occur due to lack of poor monitoring and regulations. Hope MNDF will take quick step to move forward