Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Limited
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about MALE port (MVMLE) — Maldives
Key information on MALE Port.
MALE (UN/Locode: MVMLE), Maldives is a seaport located at approximately 4.17200° N, 73.50900° E.
What type of vessels MALE Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (38.67%), Other (33.33%), Tanker (26.67%) and Passenger (1.33%).
Where is MALE Port located?
Coordinates: 4.17200° N, 73.50900° E.
- HULHULE ISLAND — UN/Locode: MVHHE — 4.18000° N, 73.52000° E
- MALDIVE GAS — UN/Locode: MVMGP — 4.18000° N, 73.45000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at MALE Port?
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.
What restrictions apply at MALE Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
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.
What vessel types and sizes do MALE Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 63; max draft: 21.5; max DWT: 297,336; max GT: 152727; max NT: 98415; min LOA: 7; min beam: 3; min draft: 3.2; min DWT: 295; min GT: 149; min NT: 421 and build year: 1978.
Who are the ship agents at MALE Port?
Ship agents include Prudential Shipping and MAC Equity Maritime Services Limited.
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Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | MVMLE |
| Latitude / Longitude | 4.17º, 73.51º |
| Country | Maldives |
| Channel Depth | 23.2m - OVER |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 23.2m - OVER |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Oil Depth | 23.2m - OVER |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 9.05 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
