Two boats have run into an accident on sea near the commercial harbor of Male' city.

Maldives Police Service confirmed that they had received report of the accident near commercial harbor of Male' city.

A boat that was leaving after loading from the commercial harbor had collided into a boat that was east bound from north harbor. Police confirmed that both vessels had been damaged including the goods onboard.

However, no one was injured during the accident.

Even though both captains of the boats had valid licenses, the accident is believed to have happened due to the negligence of one - and so his license has been with held.