Port of Male

The controlling depth at Male is 9.05 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

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

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

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.

The Port of Male 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.

MALE (UN/Locode: MVMLE), Maldives is a seaport located at approximately 4.17200° N, 73.50900° E.

Coordinates: 4.17200° N, 73.50900° E. Nearby terminals/ports:HULHULE ISLAND — UN/Locode: MVHHE — 4.18000° N, 73.52000° EMALDIVE GAS — UN/Locode: MVMGP — 4.18000° N, 73.45000° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: anchorage loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 23.2m - OVER and maximum draft approx. 9.05 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.