From trading vessels that plied the waters of the Indian Ocean to the traditional fishing boats that are still in use today, the sea has always been central to the Maldivian way…
Two people were injured Wednesday evening after a launch and a boat collided near Villimalé. The Maldives Police Service (MPS) said the incident was reported at around 4:50 p.m. The injured were…
Few pieces of infrastructure have been as closely tied to the Maldives’ economic development as Malé Commercial Harbour. Forty years ago, on September 15, 1986, the harbour began operations alongside the establishment…
The second edition of the Maldives Maritime Conference (MMC 2026) was held yesterday at Villa Nautica. The conference brought together international maritime experts, policymakers, stakeholders, and industry leaders to discuss the development…
The second edition of the Maldives Maritime Conference (MMC 2026) is currently underway at Villa Nautica Maldives. The conference brings together international and local experts, policymakers, and leaders from across the maritime…
Vessels moored at Malé’s North Harbour must be removed by 11:00 pm on Friday, 2 October 2026, as the government prepares to begin developing the jetties in the area, the Infrastructure Ministry…
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) is preparing to initiate cargo operations at Thilafushi this October as part of an effort to ease severe congestion at the Malé Commercial Harbour ahead of the upcoming…
The Maldives has joined a maritime military alliance established by Saudi Arabia and 13 other countries to safeguard freedom of navigation along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf…
The Maldives Coast Guard has intercepted a foreign vessel found fishing off K. Dhiffushi, with six people aboard. According to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), the vessel was intercepted approximately 123…
A supply dhoni travelling from Malé to a resort in Raa Atoll began taking on water while crossing the Kaashidhoo Channel today after the belt securing timber cargo on board snapped, causing…
The Malé City Council is asking for reparations for the damage done to the reef and the Sinamalé Bridge, as well as requesting an independent inquiry into the incident in which two…
A large oil tanker collided with a support pillar of the Sinamalé Bridge tonight amid strong currents and rough seas. Social media footage shows the vessel drifting toward the structure before striking…
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is increasing the demand for data centers, since these facilities require large quantities of electricity, water, and land. As a result, some companies are considering the…
