MPL CEO Mohammed Wajeeh Ibrahim has announced that 14 maritime services will be provided in the north of Maldives.

Maritime services in the north of the country will be provided in Ihavandhippolhu. The service is scheduled to start on Thursday.

In a FB post on Thursday, Wajeeh said that Maldives is undoubtedly one of the most profitable countries in maritime sector due to its geographic location.

"We are preparing to provide 14 of the most important services provided by cargo ships from other countries in the world," Wajeeh said in an FB post today.

MPL is preparing to launch 14 services in the north including bunkering, pilot service, crew change, ship to ship, speedboat/launch service, fresh water supply and supply of provisions. and lubricating and hydraulic oil supply, yacht docking service, maintenance service, underwater service, tug service, marine salvage and reception facilities.

MPL has launched a special website on maritime services, Northern Maritime Services (UMS), which provides information on maritime services in the north of Maldives. The website will also provide information on these services.

About 250 large cargo ships from different countries are sailing every 24 hours near the villages of Ihavandippollu. MPL aims to provide various services to the ships, he said.

"Our aim is to provide attractive services in a competitive market and gain a good market share for Maldives. Information about these services is now available on MPL's (ums.mv) website. Hopefully, in the maritime sector, this starting service They will, in the near future, start to benefit our country, the country’s economy,” he said.

Wajeeh added that the service is a 24-hour operation and MPL is working to familiarize the employees to provide the service and establish the necessary facilities.

The government has estimated that the banking service will bring in USD 400 million to the economy in the first year.

STO and MPL signed an agreement last month to provide maritime and OPL (Off Port Limits) services as part of the banking service.