Police have stated today that a speedboat moored in the lagoon of a resort in Male' atoll caught fire early this morning. The captain of the vessel suffered burn injuries across his body in the incident, and is currently under treatment. 

Police revealed that the captain is hospitalized at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, where he is being treated for burns on his neck and chest. 

The 34 year old captain was the only one aboard the vessel at the time of the fire, according to police. 

The speedboat also sustained damage. 

Police said the fire was reported to that at 5:30am today. 

Police are investigating the cause of the fire, and further details are yet to be disclosed.