Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced for a ferry operator between Male' City and Kaafu Atoll Kudagiri, which is being developed as a picnic island for the Greater Male' Region residents.

The announcement by HDC noted that those who are interested and possess the necessary resources should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the corporation. The deadline for submission of EOIs are on December 7th by 11:00am.

The corporation is seeking four ferry dhoanis to operate ferries between Male' and Kudagiri daily. This includes two vessels with a capacity between 50 to 70 passengers and two vessels with a capacity between 80 to 100 passengers.

The corporation has also finalized ferry timings between the two islands. As such departures from Male' City will be at 06:30, 06:15, and 07:10 in the morning, while departures from Kudagiri will be at 17:20, 17:40, and 18:00 in the evening.

However, the ferry schedule is expected to change once the service begins.