Docking space being made at T-Jetty due to lack of space at the North Harbor

The Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has said that as a temporary solution to the issue of a lack of docking space at the North Harbor due to the construction of the market road, work is being done to make space at the T-Jetty.

The North Harbor is under the purview of the MPL, with their media official Hassan Shifan telling Mihaaru News that with the construction of the market road and its expansion, there are difficulties in marine vessels trying to dock in the area due to a lack of space. And so, an amendment was made earlier this month to the maritime vessel keywall notice regulation, said the media official.

As per the regulation in the past, maritime vessels can request a docking space to MPL. However, they have to make the request before leaving the island.

MPL media official Shifan said that as there are difficulties in obtaining docking space these days, they are temporarily giving space at two areas in Hulhumale's harbor and Male's No.1 Jetty.

However, as there is an increase in maritime vessels requesting docking space, Shifan said that they are working to make space for 13 vessels at T-Jetty.

"We are managing this in a way that does not inconvenience sailors," said Shifan.

"We do agree that there are difficulties during these times. But we are grateful for the cooperation from the sailors."

MTCC has stated that they are working to modernize Boduthakurufaanu Magu and finish work on the road at the North Harbor area before Ramadan begins. A major part of the expansion of the North Harbor road has been completed.

As per the calendar, the first of Ramadan falls on February 18 this year.

Goods are usually transported to islands via maritime vessels that dock at the North Harbor. However, as there are difficulties in accommodating vessels these days, some sailors have been expressing concerns regarding the difficulties they have been facing in transporting goods to islands for Ramadan.