Owner of bulk carrier Navio Amaryllis has appealed the fine of MVR 100 million imposed over the ship running aground in a protected Maldivian reef, and the damages it caused.
The 189.99 meters long bulk carrier registered under Panama ran aground in Rasfaree Reef, Kaafu Atoll on August 19 of this year. After conducting a survey to investigate the damages this incident caused the reef, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to issue the highest fine they legally can.