Maldives Dive Boat Fire Destroys Emperor Explorer, Raising Fresh Safety Questions
Malé, May 11, 2026, 21:12 (MVT) The Emperor Explorer, a 42-metre diving liveaboard operating in the Maldives, was lost to fire near Hulhumalé on Saturday, according to its operator and reports in local media. Guests and crew evacuated as the blaze took hold. The vessel, designed for multi-day dive trips with passengers living aboard, is now a total loss. (DIVE
