The Maldives Coast Guard Ship (MCGS) Huravee, which was donated by the Indian government last year, has departed to India for repair work.

According to the Indian High Commission, MCGS Huravee departed with the Indian Navy Ship (INS) Talwar for a refit at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.

The Indian government offered assistance in repairing MCGS Huravee during President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's state visit to India.

The new ship was donated by India in 2023 to replace the old MCGS Huravee.

The vessels cannot be refitted in the Maldives because there is no military dock to provide such services. The former government had worked to establish a military port in Uthuru Thila Falhu (UTF). However, current government officials, who were the opposition at the time, accused it was a military base for India.

After assuming office, the government of President Muizzu decided to carry out an agricultural project at UTF.