Island Sailors journal
Island Sailors Insights articles, current maritime news, historical regulatory references and selected external reading.
5 November 2026
Yacht Agency & CruisingIsland Sailors InsightIsland Sailors Maldives coordinated duty-free ship's stores clearance, crane-assisted heavy cargo handling and delivery of six Mercury Marine 500 HP engines, a gyroscopic stabiliser, generator and electrical equipment to a yacht operating in the Maldives.
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13 October 2026
OPL & Passing VesselsIsland Sailors InsightHow vessels passing the Maldives can receive stores, spares, provisions, crew and technical support offshore, coordinated by a local agent.
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5 October 2026
Ports & GatewaysExternal readingThe Maldives Maritime Conference took place on 5 October 2026 at Villa Nautica, Malé Atoll, bringing together the country’s maritime community.
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25 September 2024
Yacht Agency & CruisingHistorical referenceHighlights of the first amendment to the Foreign Tourist Vessel Regulation (2024/R-90).
Historical reference document. Requirements may have changed since publication.
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12 May 2024
Bunkering & SuppliesHistorical referenceAn archived update on the planned launch of bunkering services at Ihavandhippolhu, reported by Sun Online.
Read the original report2 November 2023
Yacht Agency & CruisingHistorical referenceAn archived summary of the regulation introduced for foreign yachts calling in the Maldives.
Historical reference only. Fees and rules in this document may no longer apply.
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Maritime insights
Commercial Ship AgencyExternal readingShipMoney on maritime payments and the significance of the Maldives to the shipping industry.
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