The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has launched an operation to locate a Sri Lankan fishing vessel in Maldivian waters. 

A Sri Lankan fishing vessel has reportedly lost engine power and is adrift off the west of Addu Atoll. 

Upon receiving the report, the MNDF Coast Guard has launched its operations to monitor the vessel.

MNDF revealed that the vessel is now 70 nautical miles west of Seenu Hithadhoo and is moving towards the Koattey area in Hithadhoo. 

MNDF stated that the vessel is painted green and blue, and confirmed that all the crew members are in good health.