Male

1. Male pilot boarding Pilot boards04°16.0′N 073°34.0′E

Size limits

LOA 210m, beam 34.8m, draught 19.2m, 57,298DWT.

Water density

1026.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 0.7m (springs), 0.3m (neaps). In Gaadhoo Koa the streams from Vaadhoo Kandu set across the passage. During the NE monsoon a component of the current sets NW through this passage setting a vessel towards the reef fringing the E side of Male. The flow turns W between Male and Funadhoo. Strong currents have been reported during the NE monsoon within Male Harbour.

During the SW monsoon a component of the current enters N Male lagoon through Giraavaru Irumathee Kandu 6nm W of Male, flowing out principally through the channel E of Viligili and between Male and Funadhoo into Waadhoo Kandu.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Buoys and lights are positioned to mark the channel.

Gaadhoo Koa, the passage between the reefs fringing Male and Hulue, is 0.5nm in width at its outer end and has a depth of 35m in the fairway. At its inner end the passage divides, passing each side of Funadhoo with deep water in both channels. This is the principal entrance into the S part of the lagoon.

The Gaadhoo Koa is the recommended approach to the anchorage N of Male for all vessels, except those of very low power.

Traffic schemes and VTS

There are no special traffic schemes.

Anchorages

Anchorages: Safe anchorage with good holding ground. Vessels discharging and loading cargo at Male are requested to anchor inside the working anchorage.

Restrictions

Vessels are not allowed to enter Male between 2300-0600hrs.

Tugs

Tugs are compulsory while berthing and unberthing. Tugs ''Veeru'' 8t and ''Veeru2'' 12t, with fire fighting equipment and tug ''Ox'' 4t are available.

Mooring

Vessels berth at northern pier (Magathufaalan) using 3 lines forward and aft, 2 springs forward and aft. Rat guards to be fitted to each line.

Charts and publications

BA 709, 1013, 3323. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

Communications

VHF: Port Authority: Ch 16. Available Sat-Thu from 0730-2400hrs, Fri from 1400-2200hrs.

Notice of readiness

Vessels should report to Maldives Ports Authority as soon as they receive inward clearance from Customs/Immigration and Port Health.

Documents

Documents required :

Maldives Ports Limited

1 Copy of Arrival Departure form

1 Copy of Crew and Passenger List

3 Sets of cargo manifest with 2 sets of B/L copies (including Transit cargo if any)

2 Stowage Plans

Dangerous cargo list (if any)

Container Bay plan

Container list for Unloading / Loading (if any)

Container loading Bay plan

Maldives Customs Service

Last Port Clearance Certificate

1 Copy of Bonded Store List

1 Copy of Cargo Manifest

1 Crew and Passenger List

1 Copy of "Nil" Declaration of Animals, Plants, Arms, etc

Port health

1 Copy of Maritime Declaration of Health

1 Copy of Crew & Passenger List

1 Copy of Manifest for vessels arriving from India and Sri Lanka

Yellow Fever Vaccination list (Only if the vessel called at a yellow fever area during last 30 days

Department of Immigration and Emigration

1 Copy of Crew and passenger List

Pass Ports or Seaman's Books (crew CDC) of each person.

Coast Guard

Copy of Crew & passenger list

Cargo manifest including Transit Cargo

1 Arms and ammunition List

* Any Arms and Ammunition should be declared and handed over to Coast Guard which will be placed on board before sailing

Customs and immigration

All vessels are requested to submit a Port Clearance, Cargo Manifests, Passenger and Crew List and where available, any other relevant documents.

Flags

Vessels entering the Maldives should display the International quarantine flag (code flag "Q") until free pratique is granted. Vessel's national flag and the Maldivian flag must be displayed from 0600-1800hrs.

Notices and regulations

In addition to items stipulated in this bill, the principal Collector of Customs shall withhold such items, the import of which, in his opinion, shall be prohibited and bring the matter to the notice of Ministry of Trade and Industries. The final settlement will be in accordance with the decision of that ministry.

Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.

ISPS

For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Mechanical and electrical repairs available.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at berth, any amount can be supplied through pipeline. Local agent can supply fresh water at anchorage by barges.

Bunkering: Marine diesel and gas oil are available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Medical facilities are available, including hospitalisation, medical examination and surgery.

Crew change

Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Hulhumale Island, Male (1km).

Airport facilities: International flights available.

Working hours

Normally Sat-Thu, 0730-2400hrs and Fri 1430-2200hrs.

Where it is

The Maldive group of islands extends in a N/S direction from 00°41.5'S to approx 08°00'N, to the SW of the Indian subcontinent. Male, at the S end of Male Atoll, the principal port, is centrally situated on the E side of the group.

The port

The port handles all types of general cargo and containers, with liquefied petroleum, LPG and bulk cargo being handled at Thilafushi Island, 7km W of Male and Funadhoo Island, 0.5km N of Male.

Hulhumale Island, close NE to Male, has the main international airport and the new Hulhumale Terminal.

Cruise vessels are handled at anchorage.

Traffic

Approx 1,078,000t of cargo, 54,800TEU and 580 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Male?

The pilot boards at Male pilot boarding, 04°16.0′N 073°34.0′E.

What time zone is Male in?

Local time at Male is UTC+5. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Male?

The deepest berth listed is at Maldives Airport Terminal: 19.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Male?

1026.

Which load line zone is Male in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Male?

Port State Control at Male: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Male?

The UN/LOCODE of Male is MVMLE.

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