A speed launch that went on picnic to a sand bank near Kaafu Atoll Kodhipparu has sank.

MNDF said that the sinking of the launch traveling with seven people was reported to the Male’ Area Coast Guard at 1:14 p.m. today.

Everyone on board have been accounted for and is safe according to the MNDF.

MNDF said that the vessel sank after they lost control of the vessel according to the information they have received. They were all rescued and brought to Male’ City on a launch of the Marine Police.