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Maldives Flag Vessels

23 vessels registered under the Maldives flag

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Maldives Maritime Fleet Overview

Maldives has 23 registered vessels tracked on MarineRadar. The fleet primarily consists of Unknown (5), Cargo (4), Tanker (4), Pleasure Craft (3) and Other (2). Track all Maldives-flagged ships with live AIS positions and real-time maritime data.

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About the Maldives Flag

Registry Authority

The Maldives ship registry is administered by the country's national maritime authority and operates within the framework of the major IMO conventions — SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and MLC 2006 — that govern global commercial shipping. Ships flying the Maldives flag are subject to the registry's flag-state inspections and are tracked through the AIS network alongside every other internationally trading vessel.

Why Ships Register Here

Owners typically choose a national flag like Maldives for one of three reasons: domestic cabotage rules that reserve coastal trade for nationally flagged tonnage, government-cargo preferences that favour the home flag, or the simple operational advantage of being regulated by the same jurisdiction in which the company is headquartered. Quality flags also offer Port State Control benefits in the Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, and US Qualship 21 frameworks.

Fleet Profile

Maldives-flagged tonnage on MarineRadar reflects the mix above — typically a combination of domestic coastal vessels, government-related fleet ships, and a smaller share of internationally trading commercial tonnage. The full vessel list below shows live AIS positions, vessel types, and identifiers for every active ship currently flying the Maldives flag.

Trade Routes

Most Maldives-flagged ships visible on MarineRadar today are operating on the country's domestic coastal trade and on regional routes that connect Maldives to its main trading partners. You can drill into any individual vessel to see its current position, recent voyages, destination, ETA, and historic AIS track for a complete picture of where the fleet actually sails.

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1
LEO ACTIVA
MMSI 455465000·Other
2
VILA UFULI 5
MMSI 455475000·Unknown
3
ALIHURAS
MMSI 455195630·Tanker - Hazard B
4
VILA UFULI 6
MMSI 455482000·Unknown
5
MSS GALENA
MMSI 455447000·Cargo
6
HEERAA
MMSI 455473000·Tanker
7
JAZEERA 104
MMSI 455463000·Fishing
8
MSS GRAPHENE
MMSI 455456000·Cargo
9
ATOLL FAVOUR
MMSI 455466000·Cargo
10
TANGO 8
MMSI 455395000·Tug
11
CAMERON
MMSI 455192390·Unknown
12
MARINE BELLA
MMSI 455471000·Tanker
13
SONEVA IN AQUA
MMSI 455162120·Pleasure Craft
14
MARINE ANGEL
MMSI 455469000·Tanker
15
ITHAAFUSHIPRINCESS
MMSI 455157610·Pleasure Craft
16
YIDA 5
MMSI 455189390·Tanker
17
NEON
MMSI 455481000·Unknown
18
TANGO 7
MMSI 455394000·SAR Aircraft
19
HAWKS AKIRI
MMSI 455386000·Tug
20
MSS OPAL
MMSI 455459000·Other
21
WHITE PEARL
MMSI 455200590·Pleasure Craft
22
MSS CHROME
MMSI 455453000·Cargo
23
VILA UFULI 4
MMSI 455470000·Unknown
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are registered under the Maldives flag?+
23 vessels are currently tracked on MarineRadar with Maldives as their flag state. The fleet primarily consists of Unknown (5), Cargo (4), Tanker (4), Pleasure Craft (3) and Other (2). Each vessel transmits live AIS data covering position, speed, course, and voyage destination.
What types of ships fly the Maldives flag?+
The Maldives-flagged fleet on MarineRadar covers 5 principal vessel categories: Unknown (5), Cargo (4), Tanker (4), Pleasure Craft (3), Other (2). Each category is detailed on its own /vessel-type page with specifications and live tracking.
Who administers the Maldives ship registry?+
The Maldives ship registry is administered by the country's national maritime authority and operates within the framework of the major IMO conventions — SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and MLC 2006 — that govern global commercial shipping. Ships flying the Maldives flag are subject to the registry's flag-state inspections and are tracked through the AIS network alongside every other internationally trading vessel.
Why do ships register under the Maldives flag?+
Owners typically choose a national flag like Maldives for one of three reasons: domestic cabotage rules that reserve coastal trade for nationally flagged tonnage, government-cargo preferences that favour the home flag, or the simple operational advantage of being regulated by the same jurisdiction in which the company is headquartered. Quality flags also offer Port State Control benefits in the Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, and US Qualship 21 frameworks.
Where do Maldives-flagged vessels typically operate?+
Most Maldives-flagged ships visible on MarineRadar today are operating on the country's domestic coastal trade and on regional routes that connect Maldives to its main trading partners. You can drill into any individual vessel to see its current position, recent voyages, destination, ETA, and historic AIS track for a complete picture of where the fleet actually sails.
How can I track Maldives-flagged vessels in real time?+
You can track every Maldives-flagged vessel listed above by tapping its name to open the ship's detail page, where MarineRadar shows the live AIS position, recent track, voyage data, and nearby maritime traffic. The same data is available in the iOS and Android app, with notifications and saved-fleet support.