MPL Upgrades Container Handling Cranes at Male’ Commercial Port
Male’ Commercial Port sees RTG crane upgrade, initiated by Maldives Ports Limited | Photo: MPL
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has launched a major upgrade of the rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes used for container operations at the Male’ Commercial Port.
To ensure continued reliability and efficiency, we are conducting an extensive upgrade and maintenance on our RTG cranes.
The two-phase upgrade includes modernizing control and drive systems in Phase 1, followed by power and engine upgrades in Phase 2 starting on July 2026.… pic.twitter.com/9GqziVrmC9advertisement
The modernisation programme will be implemented in two phases. The first phase will focus on upgrading the cranes’ control and drive systems, while the second phase, scheduled to begin in July, will involve enhancements to the engine and power systems.
The RTG cranes were first introduced in 2007 and have been in service for 19 years. MPL has said the upgrade is necessary to ensure continued reliability and operational efficiency.
The Male’ Commercial Port has undergone several developments in recent years, with some operations relocated due to space constraints. MPL stated that the RTG crane upgrade forms part of broader efforts to accelerate and modernise port operations.
