Port of Malé Commercial Harbour

Overview

• Principal commercial port of the Maldives
• Max draft ~9.05 m
• Handles all cargo except dry bulk / LPG
• Planned relocation to Thilafushi/Gulhifalhu
• SW monsoon (Hulhangu) May–Nov

Port Identity & Location

Alternate Name

Port of Malé

Atoll

North Malé Atoll (Kaafu)

City

Malé

VTS & Communications

VTS

Available

VHF

Available

Reporting

ETA required; first port of entry

Pilotage

Pilotage

Available (Admiralty Pilot NP38)

Reference

BA Chart 3323

Anchorages

Anchorage Depth

23.2 m+; good holding; barge ops at anchorage

Channel Depths & Approach

Channel

Natural; NW side of Malé island

Cargo Pier Depth

9.4–10 m

Max Draft

~9.05 m

Hazards

Reef navigation, limited harbour size

Berths & Terminals

Type

Container alongside; other cargo by barge at anchorage

Note

No dry bulk / LPG / gases handled

Planned Relocation

Thilafushi/Gulhifalhu (~$250m; ~220,000 TEU)

Documentation & Customs

Customs

Maldives Customs

Weather & Tidal

Tidal

Low range; SW monsoon (Hulhangu) May–Nov

Security & Hazards (ISPS)

ISPS

Compliant

Hazards

Reefs, congestion, limited space