Port of Kulhudhuffushi

MVKUL🇲🇻Maldives

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About Port of Kulhudhuffushi

This Maldivian seaport serves the Haa Dhaalu Atoll. It handles general cargo, tankers, and tugs. The port is situated on Thiladhunmathi Atoll in the northern Maldives.

Background
Kulhudhuffushi is the capital of Haa Dhaalu Atoll administrative division on Thiladhunmathi Atoll in the north of the Maldives. Kulhudhuffushi City is known as the "Heart of the North.". This city is famous for its mangroves, after which the island itself is named.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
MVKUL
Country
🇲🇻Maldives
Time Zone
UTC+5

Region

Subdivision
MV-23
Latitude
6.6167°
Longitude
73.0500°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Kulhudhuffushi on?

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The Port of Kulhudhuffushi is situated on the Arabian Sea in MV. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Kulhudhuffushi?

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You can track vessels near Kulhudhuffushi (MVKUL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Kulhudhuffushi?

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The Port of Kulhudhuffushi is a port in MV. Its UN/LOCODE is MVKUL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE MVKUL mean?

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The first two characters, MV, are the ISO country code for MV. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kulhudhuffushi?

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The Port of Kulhudhuffushi operates in the UTC+5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

What is the Port of Kulhudhuffushi?

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KULHUDHUFFUSHI (UN/Locode: MVKUL), Maldives is a seaport located at approximately 6.62000° N, 73.05000° E.

Where is the Port of Kulhudhuffushi located?

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Coordinates: 6.62000° N, 73.05000° E.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Kulhudhuffushi?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Kulhudhuffushi?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Kulhudhuffushi?

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Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.