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Ports in the Maldives
NaviBoss has port guides for 1 port in the Maldives, 1 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA VIII, buoyage follows IALA region A and ships are inspected under the Indian Ocean MOU.
All 1 port in the Maldives
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | MVMLE | Yes | 19.2 m | NAVAREA VIII |
Navigational warnings
The Maldives's waters are in NAVAREA VIII. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at the Maldives
Pre-arrival reporting
All vessels calling at ports in the Maldives are required to obtain inward clearance through a shipping agent where possible. The shipping agent will facilitate the clearance process with approval from the Coast Guard, Department of Public Health and Department of Immigration and Emigration. Documents required are as follows:
Please see - https://www.customs.gov.mv/Business/Vessels/vessel-vessels
ISPS (ship and port security)
For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +960. · The unit of currency in the Maldives is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MRF) which consists of 100 laari.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in the Maldives
How many ports in the Maldives have a NaviBoss port guide?
1 port, 1 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is the Maldives in?
The Maldives's ports lie in NAVAREA VIII (8). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does the Maldives use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
Who carries out Port State Control in the Maldives?
Ships calling at the Maldives are inspected under the Indian Ocean MOU.
What time zone are the Maldives's ports in?
UTC+5, with no summer time.
Which port in the Maldives takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Male: its deepest listed berth takes 19.2 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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