CEO of Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim has said last night that within these five years, maritime will be transformed into an industry that proves to be highly beneficial to the country's economy.
CEO of Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim has said last night that within these five years, maritime will be transformed into an industry that proves to be highly beneficial to the country's economy.
Speaking at last night's ceremony to inaugurate the Uthuru ISPS Gate in Haa Alif atoll Uligan, Wajeeh said that foreign parties had, over the years, shown a marked interest in the area where the island is located. He said that hundreds of yachts anchor in the area within a year, but this had remain untapped into till date.
"To make this work we are commencing successful, we will start many maritime industry projects in Ihavandhippolhu. Three important projects will be carried out in Uligan, one of which is establishing a dedicated marina for these yachts I just mentioned," Wajeeh announced.
Wajeeh added that a centre would be set up to provide services to passenger liners. These centres would be set up in southern and central atolls in addition to the north, he said.
He said that despite MPL commencing these services in the North at present, the work would be given to those working in the field.
Wajeeh said that in the past thirty plus years, MPL's role had been limited to loading and unloading shipping containers. However, he assured that a change would be seen in the future, with MPL taking on other maritime related work and becoming profitable, charging lower fees from businesses and working to lower prices of goods.
Wajeeh asserted that a wide variety of maritime services would be introduced across the country.
The head office of the Uthuru ISPS Gate will accommodate personnel from Maldives Immigration, Maldives Customs Service and Maldives National Defence Force. It is also equipped with a detention room and a security screening machine at the entrance.
In addition to bunkering, they offer water and food services, crew exchange, docking services, garbage disposal, tug services and maintenance services.
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