65 Speedboats to be Brought Into Service for the People

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc (MTCC) has signed a service agreement with the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure - the Maldives towards the implementation of phase 2 and phase 3 of the “Integrated National Public Ferry Network” Project.

CEO Adam Azim signed on behalf of MTCC and Ms. Zeeniya Hameed, PS, signed on behalf of the Ministry.  

The objective of this project is to connect the islands and atolls of the Maldives via a high-speed ferry network. The project will be fully implemented upon the completion of phases 2 and phase 3. Phase 2 and phase 3 will cover Zone 2 (N. R. B. LH. Atolls), Zone 3 (K. Aa. Adh. V. Atolls), Zone 4 (M. F. D. Th. L. Atolls), Zone 5 (Ga. Gdh. Atolls), Zone 6 (S. Gn. Atolls). The integrated national public ferry network is a project that will introduce reliable, efficient, affordable, convenient, and sustainable passenger ferry services to all administrative islands of the country. 

For this endeavor, a total of 65 air-conditioned speedboats that have the facilities to allow for easy boarding for all kinds of people, will be made. It will have toilets and space to put luggage as well. This service will be available for the citizens 7 days a week.

In addition to the transportation itself, a total of 146 terminals will be built all across the country. This is consisting of 5 terminals, 31 ferry terminals, and 113 ferry stops. All of this is to improve the lives of those living in the country and allow for easier travel between a national separated only by the ocean.