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Port of Male', Maldives
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Latitude: 04 10.5 N Longitude: 073 30.5 E
UNCTAD Code: MVMLE
Time Zone: GMT +
Maximum Draft: 9.5 m (Alongside Berth) 20-40 m (At Outer Anchorage)

Maldives Port Authority

  
Boduthakurufaanu Magu Tel: + 960 329 339
Maafannu, Male Fax: + 960 325 293
20-02 Maldives E-mail: maldport@dhivehinet.net.mv

Facilities:

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Break Bulk
Container
Dry Bulk
Gas
Liquid
Multipurpose
Passenger
RoRo

Location

The Maldives group of Islands extends in a N/S direction from 00 41.48 S to approx 08 00 N, to the SW of the Indian subcontinent. Male' the principal port, is centrally situated on the East side of the group.

General overview

The new harbour area in the extreme NW of Male' is to be used to load and unload foreign trade cargo vessels with drafts of 9.5 meters and LOA of 150 meters. Vessels can berth at the Northern pier (Magathufaalan). The harbour area also incorporates a marina. The average ship turn around is 88.32 hours.

Traffic figures:

Approximately 440 vessels and 821,876 tons of cargo plus 16,169 teu are handled annually.

Load line zone

At the lighterage wharf: max LOA 60 m and max draft 3.0 m
At the Northern pier (Magathufaalan): max LOA 150 m and max draft 9.5 m
At anchorage: 25m draft vessels ca be accepted.

Pre arrival information

ETA must be sent to 48 hours and subsequently 24 hours prior to arrival to the Port Authority, Coast Guard, Customs, Port Health Officials and Immigration.

The following particulars are required by the local authorities:
Name of the vessel Last Port and Next port of Call
Name of the Master and Nationality Type of Vessel
Name of the Ship Owner LOA/Beam/ and Maximum Draft
Name of the Local Agent DWT/GRT/NRT/Light Displacement
Port of Registry and Number Air Draught
Call Sign Cargo for Discharge
ETA to the Port Details of Dangerous Cargo for Male

ISP Code Notification 24 hrs prior to vessel arrival to the port:
* Name of the Ship Security Officer
* Validity of International Ship Security Certificate and the issuing authority
* Security level at which the vessel is currently operating
* Name of the last 10 ports of call where interface with port or ship took place
* The security level at which the ship operated in any previous port facility or conducted a ship/port interface during last 10 calls at port facilities
* Any special or additional security measures that were taken by the ship in any previous port where it has conducted a ship/port interface during last 10 calls at port facilities
* Confirmation that appropriate ship security procedures were maintained during any ship to ship activity during last 10 calls at port facility.
* Any other security related information to ensure the safety and security of persons port facilities, ships and other property.
* Any Stowaways on board.
* Commodity Discharge/Qty

Documents

No of Copies
Crew List 7
Passenger List 7
Stowaways 2
Tobacco/Sprit/Personal Effects 2
Stores 1
Arms and ammunition/Narcotics 1
Health documents or certificates 1
Certificate of Deratting 1
Ship's Certificate (original) For Port State Survey
Officers/crew competency certificates (original) For Port State Survey
Cargo gear certificate Valid
Bills of landing 2
Manifest (freighted) 4
Un-Manifested cargo list 4

Radio
AUTHORITY VHF TEL FAX E-MAIL
Pilot station 10 328624 328624 N/A
Pilot Vessel 10 N/A N/A N/A
Pilot 10 775397 N/A N/A
Port Authority 11 329339 323252 malport@dhivehinet.net.mv
Coastguard 16 325981 323981 N/A
Harbour Master   771966 327883 N/A
Tugs 11 N/A N/A N/A
Terminal Operation 11 N/A N/A N/A

Health - Medical facilities are available
* Port Health clearance by radio not applicable
* Any sick person or dead body on board should be notified to Port Health by cable, 24 hrs in advance
* Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if the vessel has called at yellow fever area during last 30 days
* Permission to be obtained to bring animals including pets with valid health certificates
* Vessel entering Maldivian ports must display international quarantine signal till health formalities are completed by port health officer

Customs and Immigration
Maldives Customs Services are currently located at Boduthakurufaanu Magu, behind the commercial harbour premises.
The following is a notification from the Maldives Customs Services to vessels calling at Male' commercial Harbour:
1. All ships are required to submit a port clearance, cargo manifest, passenger and crew list and where applicable, any other relevant documents
2. Departure time should be reported and port clearance obtained
3. All visitors, officers, crew and passengers of ships are requested to use the Male' Commercial Services
4. Foreigners are not allowed to land at Male' after 10:00 pm without prior permission
5. Foreigners landing at Male' should go on board before 10:00 pm

Prohibited imports into the Maldives
1.   Prohibited items of import (except for use of the state)
  a Any type of gun powder
  b Weapons of war
  c Opium, Ganja, Cocaine, and any other items, which could be used as an intoxicant
  d Articles carried by foreign distinguished persons signifying their ranks, titles or honors and articles carried in connection with such rank. Titles or honors by those who accompany such distinguished guests shall be the exception to this article
2.   Prohibited items of import without a permit from the government-concerned ministry (except for the use of the state)
  a All forms of poisions and sulphuric acid
  b Nitrates
  c Dangerous Animals
  d Alcoholic Drinks
  e Dogs
  f Pigs or Pork
  g Status (used for warship)
3.   Totally prohibited items if imports into Maldives
  a Nude of pornographic cards
  b 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.

Standard Message

Vessel calling Maldives Ports should send ETA message 48 hours in advance as per Port Circular MPA-H-99-02. Vessels approaching Male' Port should contact Harbour Control on VHF channel 10, 2 hours prior to arrival at the Pilot Boarding Ground.

Flag

Only the International code of signals flag are used

Notice of readiness (NOR)

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

Agency

All agents nominated must be approved by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Customs and Maldives Port Authorities.

Asia Pacific Superyachts in the Maldives

Asia Pacific Superyachts (Maldives) Pvt Ltd

Tel:

+ 960 332 9240

1st floor, MA. Rafrafge

Fax:

+ 960 332 9241

Buruzu Magu

Mobile:

+ 960 777 6884 (24 hrs)

Male', Republic of Maldives

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