Ministry of Transport Completes Training Programme for Marine Vessel Surveyors

MV+ News Desk | October 25, 2025
Photo: Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has concluded a key training programme for marine vessel surveyors, marking a significant step towards streamlining safety compliance and certification processes across the Atolls.

The initiative, aimed at upholding national maritime standards throughout the country, involved representatives from 38 local councils completing the comprehensive programme. The Ministry stated that expanding the pool of qualified personnel will facilitate the mandatory survey and certification of vessels operating in Maldivian waters.

The programme was designed to equip local surveyors with the expertise required to assess all factors necessary for vessel certification, ensuring that rural marine vessels comply with operational and safety standards established by the Ministry.

Under national maritime regulations, every vessel intended for use in Maldivian waters must undergo an annual survey and be equipped with safety measures appropriate to its purpose. The regulations also specify that surveys and the issuance of valid safety certificates can only be conducted by individuals and locations explicitly authorised by the Ministry, as certificates issued by unauthorised parties are invalid.

The newly trained surveyors will play a crucial role in enforcing mandatory inspections, which are required before a vessel’s new registration, prior to its initial placement in service, upon expiry of existing certificates, and after any significant accident or damage to the hull, engines, or other vital machinery.

This nationwide initiative is expected to strengthen maritime safety standards by ensuring continuous compliance from all operating vessels.

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