Maldives

MNDF Warning Issued as Shipwreck Breaks Free in Vaavu Atoll

Malik Johnson - July 26, 2025

Vavu Kyeyodhoo Shipwreck has broken free from its resting place and is now drifting across Vaavu Atoll. The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has...

Maldives

Maldives Designates Seafarers as Keyworkers

Malik Johnson - July 26, 2025

Thousands of seafarers have been stranded on board ships or have been unable to join ships due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The International Maritime...

Bangladesh

Pakistan’s trade with India is rising, while its exports to China on decline

Priya Anika Rajan - July 24, 2025

Despite recent military tensions straining bilateral relations, trade between India and Pakistan has shown unexpected resilience. According to figures from the State Bank of...

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Maldives Pops With Yachts

portnews - January 9, 2023

As the world opens back up with travel, the ultra-rich sail to the seductive beaches of the Maldives with their luxury vessels. Tucked away in...

Maldives

Coastal Vessel Sinks Close To The Maldives, One Goes Missing

portnews - October 8, 2022

A coastal sailing vessel that had set sail for the Maldives with its cargo loaded in the old harbour sank off the island nation’s...

Companies

Kalmar gets order to supply three terminal tractors to MPL

portnews - August 18, 2022

Kalmar agreed with Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) to supply with three Kalmar T2i terminal tractors. The terminal tractors are expected to be delivered in...

Maldives

Kalmar terminal tractors chosen by Maldives Ports Limited to enhance efficiency, safety and fleet availability

portnews - August 18, 2022

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement to supply Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) with three Kalmar T2i terminal tractors. The order, which also...

Finance

India funds infra projects in Maldives

portnews - August 4, 2022

India has decided to provide an additional line of credit of $100 million to Male. “We have decided to provide an additional line of...

Maldives

HLV Imke loads dredgers in Rotterdam, heads for Maldives

portnews - June 8, 2022

Vessels operating under the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance are being kept very busy by clients from various industries. Heavy lift vessel Calypso recently headed to Ashdod, Israel with...

Maldives