Ports and clearance in Male
Maldives Ports Limited runs the commercial harbour and the Hulhumalé terminal, and agents handle the permits.
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Ports in the Male area
Maldives Ports Limited runs the commercial harbour on Male island and the cargo terminal at Hulhumalé.
| Place | Berths | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Male Commercial Harbour | Quay 102 m, depth CD -9.25 m. Barge quays on the east and west ends, about 75 m each, depth -6.5 m. Magathufaalan berth 101.3 m, draught 9.0 m. No cruise berths: passenger vessels are handled at anchorage | Harbour Control VHF 10 and 16, +960-3008922 |
| Hulhumalé International Terminal | Open since 2013. Total berth length 180 m | Maldives Ports Limited head office: info@port.mv, +960 3329339 |
Maldives Ports Limited. Both are cargo terminals. Neither page mentions yachts.
Arriving at Male port
Maldives Ports Limited sets these steps for vessels arriving at Male.
Permits, agents and ports of entry
Cruising permit
The oneGov service requests a cruising permit for foreign vessels. Apply at least five days before the vessel arrives. The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation runs the service.
Local agent
Foreign tourist vessels must appoint a local agent before arrival. Since a September 2024 amendment, only companies with Maldivian shareholders may act as agents. (MV+ and Corporate Maldives, 2024.)
Ports of entry
A Maldives yacht agent says yachts clear in at Male, Uligan or Addu, and that advance paperwork is required. (Islander, December 2025.) Fee figures differ between sources, so check the current tariff with your agent.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Maldives Airports Company: About us
- Velana International Airport: Transport and directions
- Velana International Airport: Arriving at VIA
- Maldives Ports Limited: Male Commercial Harbour
- Maldives Ports Limited: Hulhumale International Terminal
- oneGov: Foreign Vessel Cruise Permit
- WMO climate normals 1991 to 2020: Hulhule 43555
- Wikipedia: Sinamalé Bridge
- The Islander: Anchors away, December 2025
- MV+: Gov't amends regulations for foreign tourist vessels, 2024
- Corporate Maldives: Only Maldivian-owned firms can represent foreign vessels, 2024
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
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