Commissioning Ceremony Of The Naval Vessel donated By The Australian Government to The Maldives National Defence Force

The official commissioning ceremony for the brand-new, Australian-donated Guardian-class naval vessel, named MNDF Coast Guard Ship Imaaduddin, took place on Monday evening, July 27, 2026. The event was held at the Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) Hulhumalé Port. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu presided over the ceremony as the Commander-in-Chief, officially handing over the commissioning document and the national flag to the vessel's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sinan Zahir