Maldives

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Maldives

Indian Ocean

May 2019

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Table of contents

Maldives................................................................................................................ 1
1 - Gallandu channel............................................................................................ 8
2 - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll.................................................................. 9
2.1 - Turakuna (Ihavandiffulu) ................................................................... 12
2.2 - Wagaru (Ihavandiffulu)...................................................................... 13
2.3 - Uligamu (Ihavandiffulu) .................................................................... 14
2.3.1 - W Uleguma anchorage ........................................................... 15
2.4 - Barrier reef of Ihavandiffulu atoll ...................................................... 16
2.4.1 - Anchorage E Hauwandu......................................................... 17
2.5 - Mulladu (Ihavandiffulu) ..................................................................... 18
2.5.1 - W Muladu anchorage ............................................................. 18
2.6 - Ihavandhoo (Ihavandiffulu)................................................................ 20
2.7 - Gallandu (Ihavandiffulu).................................................................... 22
2.8 - Digufuri reef (Ihavandiffulu) ............................................................. 23
3 - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) ............................................ 24
3.1 - N Thiladummati Atoll ........................................................................ 26
3.1.1 - Naguri (N Tiladummati)......................................................... 27
3.1.2 - Nawadu (N Tiladummati) ...................................................... 28
3.1.3 - Maduni Faro (N Tiladummati)............................................... 29
3.1.4 - Dhonakulhi (N Tiladummati)................................................. 30
3.1.5 - From Baura to Mavaidu (N and S Tiladummati) ................... 32
3.1.5.1 - Kuludu Faro (N Tiladummati) ................................... 33
3.1.5.1.1 - Kuludhuffushi regional port (N Tiladummati) 34
3.1.6 - Warifuri Faro (N Tiladummati).............................................. 36
3.1.7 - Kelai (N Tiladummati) ........................................................... 37

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3.1.8 - Filadu (N Tiladummati) ......................................................... 38

3.2 - S Tilammudi Atoll.............................................................................. 39
3.2.1 - Muradu (S Tiladummati)........................................................ 40
3.3 - Makunudu Atoll ................................................................................. 41
4 - Miladummadulu Atoll.................................................................................. 43
4.1 - N Miladhunmadulu (Shaviyani) Atoll............................................... 45
4.1.1 - Numara and Nu (N Miladummadulu) ................................... 46
4.1.2 - Barrier reef from Fivaku to Farukolu..................................... 47
4.1.2.1 - Fivaku (N Miladummadulu) ...................................... 48
4.1.2.2 - Makandudu (N Miladummadulu) .............................. 50
4.1.3 - S Furnadu (Miladummadulu) ................................................. 52
4.2 - S Miladhunmadulu (Noonu) Atoll ..................................................... 53
4.2.1 - Manadhoo (S Miladummadulu) ............................................. 54
4.2.1.1 - Manadhoo habour....................................................... 55
4.2.2 - Ma Faro (Maafaru) (S Miladummadulu) ............................... 56
5 - Lhaviyani (Faadhippolu) atoll (Maldives) ................................................. 57
5.1 - Kanifuri (Fadiffolu)............................................................................ 59
5.2 - Barrier reef from Kanifushi to Madivaru (Fadiffolu)......................... 61
5.3 - From Mavaidu to Hurawali (Fadiffolu) ............................................. 63
5.4 - From Lowalfuri to Dehu (Fadiffolu) .................................................. 64
5.5 - Fehingili (Fadiffolu) ........................................................................... 65
5.6 - Aligau pass (Fadiffolu)....................................................................... 67
5.7 - Furifaro (Fadiffolu) ............................................................................ 69
5.8 - Barrier reef from Difuri to Aligau (Fadiffolu) ................................... 71
6 - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives).................................................................... 73
6.1 - N Malosmadulu (Raa) Atoll .............................................................. 76
6.1.1 - Powell islands......................................................................... 78
6.1.2 - Maduni Faro and Vaadhoo (N Malosmadulu) ....................... 80

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6.1.2.1 - Anchorage between Wadu and Maduni Faro (N Malosmadulu)

81
6.2 - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll................................................................ 82
6.2.1 - Kudarikilu island (S Malosmadulu) ....................................... 84
6.2.2 - Hanikandu Faro (S Malosmadulu) ......................................... 86
6.2.3 - Maalhoss island (S Malhosmadulu) ....................................... 88
6.2.4 - Eudhafushi (S Malosmadulu)................................................. 90
6.2.5 - Dhunikolhu (S Malosmadulu)................................................ 92
6.2.6 - Hithaadhoo island (S Malosmadulu)...................................... 94
6.2.7 - Horburgh (Goidhoo) Atoll ..................................................... 96
6.2.7.1 - Inafuri (Furhi) island (Goidhoo) ................................ 98
6.2.7.2 - Fehenfushi and Mafushi islands (Goidhoo) ............... 99
6.2.7.3 - Dorukandu channel (Goidhoo)................................. 100
6.2.7.4 - Fehendu and Furudu islands (Goidhoo)................... 101
6.2.7.5 - Goidhoo island (Goidhoo)........................................ 103
7 - Kardiva Channel ........................................................................................ 104
8 - Kaafu atoll................................................................................................... 105
8.1 - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll................................................................. 107
8.1.1 - Kardiva (Kashidhoo) island ................................................ 109
8.1.2 - Gaa Faro reef........................................................................ 111
8.1.3 - Olahali (Olhuhali) (N Kaafu) ............................................... 112
8.1.4 - Kagi islet (N Kaafu) ............................................................. 112
8.1.5 - Helengeli islet (N Kaafu) ..................................................... 114
8.1.6 - Helengeli to Mirufuri (N Kaafu) .......................................... 116
8.1.6.1 - Asdu (Asdhoo) (Kaadu) ........................................... 117
8.1.6.2 - Meerufenfushi (Mirufuri) (Kaafu) ........................... 119
8.1.7 - Giraavaru Akirifuri (N Kaafu) ............................................. 121
8.1.7.1 - Akirifushi island (Kaafu) ......................................... 123
8.1.7.2 - Makunudu (Maldives).............................................. 124

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8.1.7.3 - Medhufinolhu (Maldives) ........................................ 124

8.1.7.4 - Vabbinfaru (Maldives) ............................................. 125
8.1.8 - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu).......................................................... 127
8.1.8.1 - Dhiffushi island (Kaafu) .......................................... 129
8.1.8.2 - Viligilimathidhahuraa island (Kaafu) ...................... 130
8.1.8.3 - Thulusdhoo island (Kaadu) ...................................... 130
8.1.8.4 - Lohifushi island (Kaafu) .......................................... 131
8.1.8.5 - Kanifinolhu (Kaafu) ................................................. 133
8.1.8.6 - Kanuhuraa island (Kaafu) ........................................ 135
8.1.8.7 - Thamburudhoo island (Kaafu) ................................. 138
8.1.8.8 - Himmafushi and Lankanfinolhu islands (Kaafu) ..... 140
8.1.8.8.1 - Paradise Island (Lankanfinolhu) (Kaafu)..... 142
8.1.8.9 - Bodu Kalhi pass (Kaafu).......................................... 143
8.1.8.10 - Furanafushi island (Kaafu)..................................... 144
8.1.8.11 - Hulhule island (Kaafu)........................................... 146
8.1.8.12 - Dhoonidhoo island (Kaafu).................................... 148
8.1.8.13 - Malé island (Kaafu)................................................ 150
8.1.8.13.1 - Malé Inter island Harbour (Kaafu)............. 153
8.1.8.13.2 - Male commercial harbour (Kaafu)............. 153
8.1.8.13.3 - Malé harbour Sawmill Pt (kaafu).............. 156
8.1.8.13.4 - Surfing in Malé (Kaafu) ............................. 157
8.1.8.14 - Gaadhoo Koa (Malé passage) (Kaafu) ................... 158
8.1.9 - Furanafushi (N Kaafu) ......................................................... 160
8.1.10 - Bandos island (N Kaafu) .................................................... 162
8.1.11 - Feydhoofinolhu island (N Kaafu) ...................................... 164
8.1.12 - Giraavaru island (N Kaafu) ................................................ 166
8.1.13 - Giraavaru Irumathee Kandu and Giraavaru Uthuru kandu (N
167Kaafu)
8.1.14 - Viligili island (N Kaafu) .................................................... 168

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8.1.15 - Funadhoo island (Kaafu).................................................... 170

8.1.16 - Vaadhoo (Waddu) channel................................................. 172
8.2 - Velassaru (S Kaafu) ......................................................................... 173
8.3 - Embudhu (S Kaafu).......................................................................... 174
8.4 - Rihivelli island (S Kaafu)................................................................. 174
9 - Ari Atoll (Maldives).................................................................................... 177
9.1 - Maayafushi (Maldives) .................................................................... 178
10 - Vaavu atoll ................................................................................................ 179
10.1 - Dhiggiri (Maldives)........................................................................ 180
10.2 - Foththeyo Muli (Maldives) ............................................................ 180
10.3 - Foththeyo Bodufushi (Maldives) ................................................... 181
10.4 - Vattaru Atholl (Maurice)................................................................ 182
11 - Meemu (Mulaku) atoll (Maldives) .......................................................... 184
11.1 - Mulaku Kandu (Maldives) ............................................................. 185
11.2 - Muli (Maldives).............................................................................. 186
12 - Konipafuri................................................................................................. 187
13 - Huvadhoo Atoll......................................................................................... 188
14 - Seenu (Addu) atoll (Maldives)................................................................. 189
14.1 - Gan (Maldives)............................................................................... 190
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3°26.20 N
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Maldives
The Republic of Maldives is a SW
Asian country. The population of the
Islamic Republic is about 300 000
inhabitants. The capital is Male. The
language "Devehi" comes in part from
an ancient form of Sri Lancans mixed
with Hindi, Arabic and English. English
is the second language of the
Maldivians, it is mentioned even in the
remote atolls, away from Male.
The word atoll comes from the
Maldivian "atolu". Maldivians are
Islamics, they are friendly, but the
women and girls do not want to be
photographed. Apart from Male, the
government wants to keep the small
villages away from foreigners and the
majority of the islands
where there are villages are not accessible.
The houses are made of coral blocks connected by mortar, they are often
surrounded by a wall about 2 m along the street.
Each village has a public telephone, a school, a small clinic and a mosque.
Fishing is the main activity and as in all the atolls, the ground does very little
agriculture.
The 1190 islands of the Maldives are spread out across the Indian Ocean and
form 26 natural atolls (whose 202 are inhabited) over a length of 764km and
128km wide. These atolls extend from the island Turakuna, located N of the
atollIhavandiffulu, about 40 NM S of the equator along the meridian of 73 ° E.
The coral islands are surrounded by shallow and crystalline lagoons, bordered by
coral reefs.
The coral islands are surrounded by shallow lagoons and crystalline, bordered by
coral reefs.
Between the different atolls many deep channels between them. Some of them
are complex and require local knowledge, these channels should not be used by
small boats because of strong currents that run through, from theE or W
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Wreck diving is also possible. The "Maldive Victory" is the Maldives most famous
sunken treasure ship, and cargo is still trapped underwater. A wreck in the
Halaveli Resort is home to a population of Marble Stingrays, the pigeons of the
Maldives that swim around the wreck seeking attention and food from passing
divers.
The big disappointment is that diving is not what it was because since the last El
Nino in 1998 much of the coral is dead. The water that was at our visit to 28.5 C
was more than 32 C and the polyps that produce coral are dead. This is called
"Coral Bleach" and Indonesia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea have suffered the
same fate. Spear gun is prohibited, and fish of all kinds are very abundant and
not fearful.
Surfing in the Maldives landed in the 1970s. The best surf spots are located in
North Male Atoll, South Male andGaafu Dhaalu.
Surfers seem to like the Maldives for the quality of the waves and variety of spots
accessible from the same island.The waves are long and there are spots for both
right-handers than left-handers.
The coral islands on the atolls, although very low, may be detected by radar at
ranges over 20 miles, while the arrangement of individual islands may be
obtained at about 15 miles, and the breakers at the edges of reefs detected at
about 2 miles. There are numerous deep openings through the barrier reefs,
which are difficult to identify beyond a distance of 3 or 4 miles, when the reefs
appear as one continuous line. Within 1 or 2 miles, the openings will be distinctly
seen when the sun is high and behind the observer. Extra care should be taken
at periods of spring tides when strong rips and eddies in the reef entrances make
for difficulty in seeing submerged hazards. By day and with the sun in a favorable
position, even the less readily navigable channels can be negotiated without
undue difficulty, as all the underwater dangers are generally visible for some
distance from the masthead. By night, a vessel should pass through only the four
larger channels between the atolls, and even these should be avoided unless the
vessel has an accurate fix before entering. Within the atolls good anchorage can
be obtained in very smooth water of moderate depth, with a coral and sand
bottom. On the inhabited islands, boat channels leading over the reefs to the
villages are marked by distinctive stakes.
Weather:
The tropical water of 27 to 30C temperature are perfect for dives and
explorations. The January monsoon clears the waters throughout the spring to
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which reduces visibility in the eastern atoll to 20 metres and is best avoided for
diving.
During the autumn months you can witness the gathering of the Manta Rays,
harmless giant disc-shaped sea creatures up to 20ft in diameter which gather
around the plankton. You can witness their spectacular mating dances at this
aqua festival of nature.
Protected areas:
There are 25 protected areas:
* Atoll Maalhosmadulu N: Vilingili Thila
* Atoll Maalhosmadulu S: Dhigali Haa, Horubadhoo Thila
* Faadhippolhu Atoll: Fusheevaru Thila, Kandu Kuredhoo Olhi
* Male Atoll: Makunudhoo Olhi Kandu, Rasfaree and the coral reef surrounding
Thamburudhoo Thila, Gaathugiri,Ad'dashugiri, Kuda Haa Giraavaru, Dhekunu
Thilafalhuge Miyaruvani, Kollavaanee, Emboodhoo Olhi Kandu,Guraidhoo Olhi
Kandu, Lankan Thila
* Ari Atoll: Maayaa Thila, IMRO Thila, Mushimasmigili Thila, Kudarah Thila,
Karibeyru Thila, Furuhuruvalnibeyru
* Felidhoo Atoll: Miyaru Kandu, Kandu Vattaru
* Atoll Nilandhoo S: Fushi Kandu.Fauna and flora Marine Protected: Fishing or
taking of species below are strictly prohibited:
* black coral
* molluscs (Triton Conch)
* giant Clam
* Female lobster and small lobster
* turtle
* Napoleon fish (Labre)
* Whale shark
* Whale.
Maldives
La République des Maldives est un
pays d'Asie du SW. La population de
cette république islamique est d'environ
300 000 habitants. La capitale est
Malé. Le langage "Devehi" provient en
partie d'une ancienne forme de Sri
Lancais mélangé avec de l'Hindi, de
l'Arabe et de l'Anglais. L?Anglais est la

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seconde langue des Maldiviens, il est

parlé même dans les atolls isolés,
loin de Malé.
Le mot atoll vient du mot maldivien "atolu".
Les Maldiviens sont musulmans, ils sont accueillants, mais les dames et les
petites filles ne veulent pas être photographiées.
A part Malé, le gouvernement veut garder les petits villages à l'écart des
étrangers et la majorité des îles où il y a des villages sont interdites d'accès.
Les maisons sont faites de blocs de corail reliés par du mortier, elles sont
souvent entourées d'un muret d'environ 2 m bordant la rue.
Chaque petit village comporte un téléphone public, une école, une petite clinique
et une mosquée.
La pêche est la principale activité et comme dans tous les atolls, le sol ne permet
que très peu d'agriculture.
Les Maldives sont constituées de 1190 îles disposées en collier, soit 26 atolls
(dont 202 sont habités) s'étirant sur une longueur de 764km et une largeur de
128km. Ces atolls s'étendent à partir de l'île Turakuna, située au N de l'atoll
Ihavandiffulu, à environ 40 NM au S de l?Équateur, le long du Méridien 73° E.
Les îles de corail sont entourées de lagons peu profonds et cristallins, bordés de
récifs coralliens.
Entre les différents atolls de nombreux chenaux profonds les séparent. Quelques
uns d'entre eux sont complexes et demandent une connaissance locale; Ces
canaux ne doivent pas être fréquentés par les petits bateaux à cause des forts
courants qui les traversent, venant de l'E ou de l'W selon la saison. C'est l'une
des meilleures destinations de plongée du monde.
Plonger pour voir des épaves est aussi possible. Le "Maldive Victory" est une des
épaves la plus célèbre et des cargos sont toujours coincés sous l'eau. Une épave
à Halaveli abrite une population de raies marbre, les pigeons des Maldives qui
nagent autour des épaves sont un bon repère pour les plongeurs.
La grande déception est que la plongée n'est plus ce qu'elle
était car depuis le dernier El Nino en 1998 une grande partie du
corail est mort. L'eau qui était à notre passage a 28.5
C a atteint plus de 32 C et les polypes qui produisent le corail sont
morts. On appelle ce phénomène " Coral Bleach "
et L? Indonésie, la Thaïlande, Papua New Guinée ont
subi le même sort. La pêche au harpon est interdite
et les poissons de toute sorte sont très abondants et pas craintif.

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Le surf a débarqué aux Maldives dans les années 1970. Les meilleurs spots de
surf se situent dans les atolls de Malé Nord, de Malé Sud et Gaafu Dhaalu.
Les surfeurs semblent apprécier les Maldives pour la qualité des vagues et la
variété des spots accessibles depuis une même île. Les vagues sont
particulièrement longues et il existe des spots tant pour les droitiers que pour les
gauchers.
Les îles coralliennes sur les atolls, bien que très basses, peuvent être détectées
par radar à plus de 20 NM, tandis que les îlots individuels sont détectés à environ
15 NM et les rochers au bord des récifs sont détectés à environ 2 NM.
Il existe de nombreux passages profonds qui percent la barrière de corail et sont
difficiles à identifier au delà de 3 ou 4 NM, car les récifs apparaissent alors
comme une ligne continue. A partir d'un ou deux NM, les passes sont vues
distinctement quand le soleil est haut.
Il faut être prudent pendant les périodes de grandes marées qui créent des
tourbillons dans les entrées des passes.
De jour et avec le soleil dans une position favorable, les passes peuvent être
négociées sans trop de difficultés, comme tous les dangers sous-marins qui sont
généralement visibles.
De nuit, les bateaux doivent passer seulement par les 4 passes les plus grandes
entre les atolls, et doivent être évitées même si le navigateur sait parfaitement
où il est.
Dans les atolls on trouve de bons mouillages dans une eau très calme et de
profondeur modérée, par fond de sable et de corail.
Sur les îles habitées, les canaux menant aux villages, au-dessus des récifs, sont
balisés par des piquets.
CLIMAT:
Les eaux tropicales à 27 ou 30° de température sont parfaites pour des plongées
et des explorations. La mousson de Janvier clarifie les eaux tout au long du
printemps pour donner jusqu'à 250ft de visibilité à partir du bord du récif. Début
mai est la saison du plancton qui réduit la visibilité dans l'atoll de l'Est à 20
mètres et il vaut mieux éviter la plongée.
Pendant les mois d'automne, vous pourrez assister à la cueillette des raies
manta, inoffensifs créatures marines géantes en forme de disque jusqu'à 20ft de
diamètre qui se rassemblent autour du plancton. Vous pouvez assister à leurs
danses spectaculaires d'accouplement à ce festival aquatique de la nature.
Zones marines protégées:
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qu'en utilisant un appât vivant et de se livrer à toute activité susceptible d'être

dommageable à la zone ou à la vie marine qui y est associée. Il y a 25 zones
protégées:
* Atoll Maalhosmadulu N: Vilingili Thila
* Atoll Maalhosmadulu S: Dhigali Haa, Horubadhoo Thila
* Atoll Faadhippolhu: Fusheevaru Thila, Kuredhoo Kandu Olhi
* Atoll Malé: Makunudhoo Kandu Olhi, Rasfaree et la barrière de corail alentour,
Thamburudhoo Thila, Gaathugiri, Ad'dashugiri, Giraavaru Kuda Haa, Dhekunu
Thilafalhuge Miyaruvani, Kollavaanee, Emboodhoo Kandu Olhi, Guraidhoo
Kandu Olhi, Lankan Thila
* Atoll Ari: Maayaa Thila, Orimas Thila, Mushimasmigili Thila, Kudarah Thila,
Karibeyru Thila, Furuhuruvalnibeyru
* Atoll Felidhoo: Miyaru Kandu, Vattaru Kandu
* Atoll Nilandhoo S: Fushi Kandu. Faune et flore marines protégées: la pêche ou
le ramassage des espèces ci-dessous est strictement interdit:
* corail noir
* mollusques (Triton, Conque)
* Bénitier géant
* Femelle du homard et petit homard
* Tortue
* Poisson napoléon (Labre)
* Requin-baleine
* Baleine.

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6°56.87 N
1 - Gallandu channel 73°03.73 E
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6°56.68 N
2 - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll 72°54.20 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll

A Barrier reef of Ihavandiffulu atoll B Anchorage E Hauwandu

C Wagaru (Ihavandiffulu) D Turakuna (Ihavandiffulu)

E Uligamu (Ihavandiffulu) F W Uleguma anchorage

G Ihavandhoo (Ihavandiffulu) H Digufuri reef (Ihavandiffulu)

J Gallandu (Ihavandiffulu) K Mulladu (Ihavandiffulu)

L W Muladu anchorage

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Haa-Alifu Atoll
Ihavandiffulu Atoll est l'atoll N des
îles Maldives.
Il est séparé en deux zones
administratives: Alifu N et Alifu
S.
L'atoll d'Ari, l'un des plus vastes des Maldives avec ses 80km de long et 30km de
large est séparé en deux zones administratives: Alifu N et Alifu S.
Ari N comprend également les deux petits atolls de Rasdhoo (9 km de diamètre)
et de Thoddoo. Il a pour capitale l'île de Rasdhoo, alors qu'Ari S a pour capitale
Mahibadhoo.
Thodhoo est réputé à travers toutes les Maldives pour ses pastèques, mais
également pour les découvertes archéologiques qui y ont été faites en 1958,
lesquelles révélèrent que l'île était un important centre bouddhiste avant la
conversion du pays à l'Islam.
L'atoll comprend environ 70 îles dont 18 sont habitées et dont 25 sont
consacrées au tourisme. La plupart de ces îles, dans l'atoll, sont grandes avec
une végétation abondante et, ce qui n'est pas courant, elles sont toutes situées
sur le versant extérieur de l'atoll. Dans la moitié E du lagon les profondeurs sont
de 37 à 55m et de 18,3 à 37 m dans la moitié W du lagon. De nombreux
hauts-fonds se trouvent dans le lagon et notamment dans la partie W. Ces
hauts-fonds, lorsque le soleil se lève, peuvent être reconnus grâce à leur couleur
vert pâle contrastant avec le ton foncé de l'eau plus profonde; ils ne sont pas
facilement visibles si le ciel est couvert. La principale occupation est la pêche et
la culture des noix de coco, la majorité des îles sont couvertes de palmiers.
Marées?Currents.?Les courants sur l'atoll Ihavandiffulu sont probablement
entièrement influencés par le temps local.
Un courant de 2 noeuds venant du N a été relevé en décembre, à environ 50 NM
à l'E de l'atoll, mais pratiquement aucun courant dans cette zone, n'a été observé
un mois plus tard. Pendant les mois de décembre et de janvier le courant vient du
N ou de l'W, mais est irrégulier. Les navires qui approchent l'atoll par le N entrent
par le North Rock Passage, entre Wagaru et North Rock, à 1 mile à l'W; par
l'entrée Nord-Ouest, entre Wagaru et Turakana, ou par l'entrée Nord, entre
Turakana et Ulegama.
North Rock Passage est profond d'au moins 18,3 m en longeant Wagaru; les
autres entrées ont des profondeurs d'au moins 20,1 dans le milieu de parcours
entre les îles, mais il ya des profondeurs plus faibles à proximité de la lagune

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dans l'entrée Nord. Les bords des récifs de chaque côté du passage peuvent être
vu à une bonne distance.
Les navires qui approchent par l'E utilisent l'entrée Nord Est entre Ulegama et
Murdu, à environ 1,8 miles au SE, ou à l'entrée Est entre Muladu et Gallandu.
L'entrée Nord-Est a une profondeur minimale de 35m à mi-chemin entre les îles.
Dans l'entrée Est, il ya un haut-fond à mi-chemin entre les îles et un second
haut-fond plus loin au SSW. Si vous utilisez cette entrée, passer à l'extrémité NE
de Medfuri en navigant au 287 ° et entrer dans le lagon. A l'extrémité S de
Muladu prendre le 070 °, faire cap sur l'extrémité N de Hauwandu au 250 °, puis
mouiller en face de cette île.
Attention.-Collingrufuri, Medufuri et Manafur, ces trois îles sont entourées par des
têtes rocheuses, des eaux peu profondes, et se situent à environ 3,3 et 3 milesau
N et 2.3 miles au NNE, respectivement, de Ihavandu. Deux rochers émergés se
trouvent sur ??un haut-fond rocheux proches au N de Medufuri.
Un courant de NW entre Uleguma et Wagaru, et d'W entre Uleguma et Murdu, a
été observé quelquefois. La vitesse maximum est d'environ 1 noeud. Au milieu
du lagon il y a occasionnellement un courant de NW.
Endeavour Shoal, un haut-fond de corail avec une profondeur minimale de 6,1 m,
se trouve à environ 3,3 miles au SSW de Uleguma.
Ormonde Rock, avec une profondeur minimale de 4,6 m, se trouve à environ 2
miles au SW de Ulegama.
En outre, il y a nombreux bancs rocheux dans le lagon, en particulier vers le NW
et SW; dans des conditions appropriées tout peut être facilement vu depuis la
mâture.

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7°06.24 N
2.1 - Turakuna (Ihavandiffulu) 72°53.96 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll - Turakuna (Ihavandiffulu)

160

Turakuna the N island of Ihavandiffulu Atoll, was inhabited in 1970 with a

small village on its N side.
On its S side, landing can be effected through a gap in the encircling reef. Good
radar returns have been reported from Turakuna at 15 miles.

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7°05.67 N
2.2 - Wagaru (Ihavandiffulu) 72°52.70 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll - Wagaru (Ihavandiffulu)

160

Wagaru, near the N end of the atoll, about 4 miles ENE of Kandufuri, is low
and well-wooded; it is surrounded by a reef except on its SE side. North Rock,
with a least depth of 5.2m, lies about 1 mile W of Wagaru.

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7°05.00 N
2.3 - Uligamu (Ihavandiffulu) 72°55.47 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll - Uligamu (Ihavandiffulu)

A W Uleguma anchorage

Uligamu (Ihavandiffulu)
Ulegama, about 1.3 miles SE of
Turakuna, is low, level, and thickly
wooded. The village lies near the
center of the island, surrounded by
coconut palms and breadfruit trees.
A narrow reef fringes the seaward side
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the island; a beacon lies on this reef nearly 1 mile SE of the N end of the island.
The reef on the inner side of the island is separated from the shore, forming a
lagoon; there are two openings for fishing boats.
Good radar returns have been reported from Ulegama at 15 miles.
7°04.66 N
2.3.1 - W Uleguma anchorage 72°55.19 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll - Uligamu (Ihavandiffulu)

It's the best anchorage, in 28 to

37m, sand and coral, lies W of
Ulegama.

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7°01.50 N
2.4 - Barrier reef of Ihavandiffulu atoll 72°51.22 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll - Barrier reef of Ihavandiffulu atoll

A Anchorage E Hauwandu

Hauwandu, about 0.8 mile W of Ihavandu, lies at the SE end of a section of

the barrier reef which extends about 9 miles NW, then 3 miles NE; of the eight
islands and islets on this stretch of reef, Umbala and Hatefuri were inhabited in
1970.
Umbala, with a large village, lies about 0.5 mile NNW of Hauwandu, and is the
principal island of the atoll; its natural harbor, formed between the island and the
seaward side of the reef, provides good anchorage for numerous fishing craft.
Hatefuri, about 4 miles farther NW, has a fishing village on its NE side.

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Matari, about 0.8 mile NW of Hatefuri, was used as a cemetery and had a flag
staff and small temple on it; elsewhere it was well-wooded.
The islet of Kandufuri (Kankolufuri) lies on the above stretch of reef, near the NW
point of Ihavandiffulu Atoll. Good radar returns have been reported from the islet
at 15 miles.
6°57.73 N
2.4.1 - Anchorage E Hauwandu 72°54.50 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll - Barrier reef of Ihavandiffulu atoll

There is a good anchorage E of the reef between Hauwandu and Umbala, in

the SW part of the lagoon, in 33 to 37m.
This is probably the best anchorage during the Southwest Monsoon, but a heavy
swell might reach it through Southwestern Entrance.

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7°00.95 N
2.5 - Mulladu (Ihavandiffulu) 72°59.86 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll - Mulladu (Ihavandiffulu)

A W Muladu anchorage

Muladu, about 5 miles SE of Ulegama, has a small village on its W side. There
is a boat passage, abreast the village, through the otherwise unbroken reef
surrounding the island.
Between Muladu and Ulegama lie three small thickly-wooded uninhabited islets
known from NW to SE, respectively, as Murdu, Beramundu, and Gumati.
7°00.96 N
2.5.1 - W Muladu anchorage 72°59.44 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll - Mulladu (Ihavandiffulu)

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Good anchorage during the Northeast Monsoon may be obtained, in 46 to

55m, W of Muladu and Gumati in the E part of the lagoon.

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6°57.32 N
2.6 - Ihavandhoo (Ihavandiffulu) 72°55.59 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll - Ihavandhoo (Ihavandiffulu)

160

ihavandhoo.com

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Ihavandhoo (Ihavandiffulu)
Ihavandu, one of the few islands
within the lagoon, lies close N of
Digufuri Reef and about 3 miles W of
Gallandu.
The island is densely populated, and
there is a landing on the S side.

Ihavandhoo (Ihavandiffulu)

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6°56.80 N
2.7 - Gallandu (Ihavandiffulu) 72°59.01 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll - Gallandu (Ihavandiffulu)

160

The islet of Gallandu (or Gallandhoo) lies about 3.5 miles SSW of Muladu.
Sunken reefs lie about 1 and 2 miles, respectively, N of Gallandu.

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6°55.52 N
2.8 - Digufuri reef (Ihavandiffulu) 72°56.73 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Haa-Alifu ou Ihavandiffulu Atoll - Digufuri reef (Ihavandiffulu)

160

Digufuri reef (Ihavandiffulu)

Digufuri Reef (Digfurhi Reef), at the
S end of Ihavandiffulu Atoll,
has an islet at its E end; a small sandbank, with palms on it, lies about 0.8 mile
ENE of the islet.

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6°32.94 N
3 - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) 72°54.16 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives)

A Makunudu Atoll B S Tilammudi Atoll

C Muradu (S Tiladummati) D N Thiladummati Atoll

E Naguri (N Tiladummati) F Nawadu (N Tiladummati)

G Maduni Faro (N Tiladummati) H Dhonakulhi (N Tiladummati)

J From Baura to Mavaidu (N and S Tiladummati) K Kuludu Faro (N Tiladummati)

L Kuludhuffushi regional port (N Tiladummati) M Warifuri Faro (N Tiladummati)

N Kelai (N Tiladummati) O Filadu (N Tiladummati)

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Thiladhunmati Atoll (Tiladummati in the Admiralty Charts) is a

very open, atypical atoll without a clearly delimited lagoon. It
stretches SSW for 76 km and contains nearly forty islands generally of a
fair size.
Tiladummati Atoll consists of about 40 islands and islets; most lie farther apart
and are larger than those in the Maldives farther S. The islands in the NE part of
the atoll are the largest.
There are fewer islets but more reefs on the W side of the atoll than on the E
side.
The passages through the barrier reef on the W side are navigable but should be
avoided. Safe passages leading into the lagoon are on the E side of the atoll, but
the vessel must be conned from aloft.
Caution.? Aerial photographs show the shapes and size of islands to differ
substantially from surveys originally dated from 1940. In addition, some features
charted as reefs are, in some cases, dry at HW and wooded. Makunudu Atoll is
administred as part of Tiladummati Atoll.

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6°49.42 N
3.1 - N Thiladummati Atoll 73°03.89 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - N Thiladummati Atoll

A Naguri (N Tiladummati) B Nawadu (N Tiladummati)

C Maduni Faro (N Tiladummati) D Dhonakulhi (N Tiladummati)

E From Baura to Mavaidu (N and S Tiladummati) F Kuludu Faro (N Tiladummati)

G Kuludhuffushi regional port (N Tiladummati) H Warifuri Faro (N Tiladummati)

J Kelai (N Tiladummati) K Filadu (N Tiladummati)

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6°40.51 N
3.1.1 - Naguri (N Tiladummati) 72°54.19 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - N Thiladummati Atoll - Naguri (N
Tiladummati)

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Naguri, an island with a circular lagoon reef, lies about 7 miles N of Muradu;
two large reefs lie between these islands. A lighted beacon lies at the NW point of
a reef, about 3.3 miles NW of Muradu.

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6°45.05 N
3.1.2 - Nawadu (N Tiladummati) 72°55.96 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - N Thiladummati Atoll - Nawadu (N
Tiladummati)

163

Nawadu, about 5 miles NNE of Naguri, was populated in 1970.

There is an opening into the lagoon, about 4 miles wide, between Rufuri, a small
islet, 0.5 mile N of Nawadu, and Maduni Faro, at the NW corner of the atoll.

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6°50.36 N
3.1.3 - Maduni Faro (N Tiladummati) 72°59.07 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - N Thiladummati Atoll - Maduni Faro (N
Tiladummati)

163

Maduni Faro, a lagoon reef, forms the NW extremity of the atoll.

The islets of Marandu, Tukandu, and Miledu, the first two inhabited in 1970, lie,
respectively, on the barrier reef between the N end of Maduni Faro and the islet
of Gafuri, about 5 miles ESE. Gafuri lies on the W side of a detached reef with an
unnamed lagoon reef close W. An unnamed lagoon reef, the islet of Dedu, and
Warifuri Faro lie about 2.5, 4, and 6 miles, respectively, NE of Gafuri.

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6°50.66 N
3.1.4 - Dhonakulhi (N Tiladummati) 73°02.82 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - N Thiladummati Atoll - Dhonakulhi (N
Tiladummati)

163

Dhonakulhi (N Tiladummati)
Dhonakulhi sits on its own 1.4
kilometre long, 500 m wide,
crescent-shaped island, it is private
island. It offers white sand beaches of
3,2 m around it close to a coral reef

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and a modern marina can

accommodate yachts (<80
m), with a depth unlimited. A luxury resort (Hideaway Island) lies amidst lush
vegetation. The island is a paradise for divers.

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6°40.04 N
3.1.5 - From Baura to Mavaidu (N and S Tiladummati) 73°07.84 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - N Thiladummati Atoll - From Baura to
Mavaidu (N and S Tiladummati)

A Kuludu Faro (N Tiladummati) B Kuludhuffushi regional port (N Tiladummati)

The barrier reef extends from Baura to the island of Mavaidu, about 20 miles
SSW. From N to S, the islands of Hanimadu, Noliwang Faro, Nuriwari, Kuludu
Faro, and Komangdu form the E side of the atoll, and have wide openings into
the atoll on each side of them. All the islands on this side of the atoll were
inhabited in 1970, as well as ten others within the lagoon.

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6°37.45 N
3.1.5.1 - Kuludu Faro (N Tiladummati) 73°04.16 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - N Thiladummati Atoll - From Baura to
Mavaidu (N and S Tiladummati) - Kuludu Faro (N Tiladummati)

A Kuludhuffushi regional port (N Tiladummati)

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Kuludu Faro (N Tiladummati)

Kulhudhuffushi is one of the biggest
and most populous island in the
Northern part of the Maldives. People
from the island is popular for shark
fishing and working in cargo vessels.
The island was affected by heavy rain
and storms causing substantial
damages in the years 1812,1819 and
1921. The island was also affected
during the Keylakunu storm. Kuludu
Faro has a large village fronted by a
sandy beach and lagoon, which is
enclosed by a coral reef on its W side.
The boat channel to the small harbor
(1942) was wider and deeper than
those usually found in these islands.

6°36.96 N
3.1.5.1.1 - Kuludhuffushi regional port (N Tiladummati) 73°03.96 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - N Thiladummati Atoll - From Baura to
Mavaidu (N and S Tiladummati) - Kuludu Faro (N Tiladummati)

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Kulhudhuffushi Regional Port (KRP)

was officially
inaugurated on 05th December 2005.

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6°54.66 N
3.1.6 - Warifuri Faro (N Tiladummati) 73°08.79 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - N Thiladummati Atoll - Warifuri Faro (N
Tiladummati)

163

Warifuri Faro is a large lagoon with the islet of Warifuri at its S end. A lighted
beacon lies on the N side of Warifuri Faro. The islets of Dedu and Warifuri are
inhabited; the islet of Noradu lies between the latter two islets.

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6°56.74 N
3.1.7 - Kelai (N Tiladummati) 73°11.17 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - N Thiladummati Atoll - Kelai (N
Tiladummati)

163

Kelai, at the NE extremity of the atoll, was inhabited in 1970. Good radar
returns have been reported from Kelai at 14 miles. The islet of Tinadu lies about
3 miles WSW of Kelai.

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6°53.93 N
3.1.8 - Filadu (N Tiladummati) 73°13.42 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - N Thiladummati Atoll - Filadu (N
Tiladummati)

163

The island of Filadu has an opening between it and Kelai, 1.5 miles N, and
between it and Baura, 3 miles SSW, but the latter is encumbered by several
rocky patches in the fairway.

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6°34.58 N
3.2 - S Tilammudi Atoll 72°57.51 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - S Tilammudi Atoll

A Muradu (S Tiladummati)

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6°37.71 N
3.2.1 - Muradu (S Tiladummati) 72°53.84 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - S Tilammudi Atoll - Muradu (S
Tiladummati)

163

Muradu lies on a circular reef near the W edge of the atoll; the latest maps
prepared from aerial photography (1968) show that this island has joined the islet
charted 0.8 mile W of it. Some rocky patches lie S and SE of Muradu.

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6°18.72 N
3.3 - Makunudu Atoll 72°38.11 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Tiladummati Atoll (Haa-Dhaalu) (Maldives) - Makunudu Atoll

160

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Makunudu Atoll
Makunudu Atoll is separated from
the NW side of Miladummadulu Atoll by
a deep channel, about 9 miles wide.
Two openings on the E face of the
lagoon can only be used by boats.
Faro Doru (Defarudorhi), an islet on the
E side of the atoll, about 6 miles SSW
of Makundu, is wooded.
The S and W sides of the atoll have only the surf and an islet at its NW extremity
to indicate their outline.

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6°02.72 N
4 - Miladummadulu Atoll 73°11.04 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Miladummadulu Atoll

A N Miladhunmadulu (Shaviyani) Atoll B Numara and Nu (N Miladummadulu)

C Barrier reef from Fivaku to Farukolu D Fivaku (N Miladummadulu)

E Makandudu (N Miladummadulu) F S Furnadu (Miladummadulu)

G S Miladhunmadulu (Noonu) Atoll H Manadhoo (S Miladummadulu)

J Manadhoo habour K Ma Faro (Maafaru) (S Miladummadulu)

Miladummadulu Atoll contains about 100 islands and islets lying principally on
the E side; over 40 of these were populated in 1970, and almost all are wooded,
with palms predominating.

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Miladummadulu Atoll lies on the same submarine plateau as Tiladummati Atoll

and is the continuation S of it.
The N boundary of this atoll approximately follows the parallel of 6°29'N.
The lagoon can be navigated in daylight with ease as there are few dangers,
especially in the N part, but the vessel must be conned from aloft. Depths in the
lagoon are moderate; the bottom is sand, with clay in places. TidesTidal currents
at Miladummadulu Atoll set ENE with the flood and WSW with the ebb, attaining a
velocity of 1.5 to 2 knots at springs.
The tidal currents are greatly influenced by the prevailing monsoon currents.

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6°09.70 N
4.1 - N Miladhunmadulu (Shaviyani) Atoll 73°10.21 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Miladummadulu Atoll - N Miladhunmadulu (Shaviyani) Atoll

A Numara and Nu (N Miladummadulu) B Barrier reef from Fivaku to Farukolu

C Fivaku (N Miladummadulu) D Makandudu (N Miladummadulu)

E S Furnadu (Miladummadulu)

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6°26.51 N
4.1.1 - Numara and Nu (N Miladummadulu) 73°03.87 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Miladummadulu Atoll - N Miladhunmadulu (Shaviyani) Atoll - Numara and Nu (N
Miladummadulu)

163

The island of Numara, with the islet of Nu close NNW, lies at the NE corner of
Miladummadulu Atoll. A very wide opening into the lagoon lies between Numara
and Fivaku, about 9 miles ESE.
L'île de Numara, avec l'îlot de Nu proches NNO, se trouve au coin nord-est de
l'atoll de Miladummadulu. Une ouverture très large dans la lagune se trouve entre
Numara et Fivaku, environ 9 miles ESE.

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6°16.07 N
4.1.2 - Barrier reef from Fivaku to Farukolu 73°16.15 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Miladummadulu Atoll - N Miladhunmadulu (Shaviyani) Atoll - Barrier reef from
Fivaku to Farukolu

A Fivaku (N Miladummadulu) B Makandudu (N Miladummadulu)

The barrier reef then extends about 13 miles SSE from Fivaku to the S end of
a detached reef on which lies the island of Farukolu, with Furnadu on the S part
of the reef.

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6°20.96 N
4.1.2.1 - Fivaku (N Miladummadulu) 73°12.59 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Miladummadulu Atoll - N Miladhunmadulu (Shaviyani) Atoll - Barrier reef from
Fivaku to Farukolu - Fivaku (N Miladummadulu)

163

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Fivaku (Miladummadulu)
A very wide opening into the lagoon
Fivaku (Miladummadulu) lies between Numara and Fivaku,
about 9 miles ESE. Fivaku is
densely populated with 975 people per km2.
The barrier reef then extends about 13 miles SSE from Fivaku to the S end of a
detached reef on which lies the island of Farukolu, with Furnadu on the S part of
the reef.
Weather
April is warmest with an average temperature of 31.2 °C at noon. January is
coldest with an average temperature of 23.8 °C at night. Fivaku has no distinct
temperature seasons, the temperature is relatively constant during the year. The
temperatures do not differ much between day and night. September is on
average the month with most sunshine. Rainfall and other precipitation has no
distinct peak month.

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6°14.12 N
4.1.2.2 - Makandudu (N Miladummadulu) 73°16.11 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Miladummadulu Atoll - N Miladhunmadulu (Shaviyani) Atoll - Barrier reef from
Fivaku to Farukolu - Makandudu (N Miladummadulu)

163

Makandudu (N Miladummadulu)
The island of Makandudu, lies
about 2 miles NW of the reef. It once
known as Malcom Atoll, is a large reef
encircling a deep but reef-encumbered
lagoon, and is administered as part of

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Tiladummati Atoll; The latter three

islands were inhabited in 1970. The islands of Nalandu and Milandu lie farther N.
There are deep wide openings into the lagoon between all these islands and also
between Makandudu and Farukolu.

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6°03.52 N
4.1.3 - S Furnadu (Miladummadulu) 73°20.51 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Miladummadulu Atoll - N Miladhunmadulu (Shaviyani) Atoll - S Furnadu
(Miladummadulu)

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From the S end of Furnadu, the barrier reef extends about 8.5 miles S and 6
miles ESE to Kuludu (Kendikolu), the largest island of the atoll and inhabited in
1970. Many of the islets on this stretch were inhabited in 1970. The passage into
the lagoon S of Kuludu is wide and safe.

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5°49.31 N
4.2 - S Miladhunmadulu (Noonu) Atoll 73°21.12 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Miladummadulu Atoll - S Miladhunmadulu (Noonu) Atoll

A Manadhoo (S Miladummadulu) B Manadhoo habour

C Ma Faro (Maafaru) (S Miladummadulu)

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5°45.97 N
4.2.1 - Manadhoo (S Miladummadulu) 73°24.61 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Miladummadulu Atoll - S Miladhunmadulu (Noonu) Atoll - Manadhoo (S
Miladummadulu)

A Manadhoo habour

Manadhoo close within the lagoon between Ma Faro and Edu Faro is
profusely covered in vegetation, including coconut palms, banyan, breadfruit, and
almond.
Good anchorage may be obtained on the N or S side of Manadu according to the
season.
A boat channel passes through the reef, which extends the whole length of the N
side of the island; the passage is narrow, about 1.8m deep, and fringed by large

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boulders of coral rock.

Inside the reef is a deep channel, from 18 to 28m wide, skirting the beach.
5°46.10 N
4.2.1.1 - Manadhoo habour 73°24.82 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Miladummadulu Atoll - S Miladhunmadulu (Noonu) Atoll - Manadhoo (S
Miladummadulu)

The port is located in the center of

the city, just steps from Pasar 45. The
port
is the medium-sized vessels or Gorontalo that run in the archipelago of Sangir
Talaud, such as small boats on the nearby small islands such as Bunaken,
Manado Tua, and Siladen Mantehage.

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5°50.17 N
4.2.2 - Ma Faro (Maafaru) (S Miladummadulu) 73°28.15 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Miladummadulu Atoll - S Miladhunmadulu (Noonu) Atoll - Ma Faro (Maafaru) (S
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Ma Faro (Maafaru), a reef, lies about 4.5 miles SE of Kuludu.

An island of the same name occupies the S part of this reef on the seaward side.

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5°24.98 N
5 - Lhaviyani (Faadhippolu) atoll (Maldives) 73°29.25 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Lhaviyani (Faadhippolu) atoll (Maldives)

A Kanifuri (Fadiffolu) B Barrier reef from Kanifushi to Madivaru (Fadiffolu)

C From Mavaidu to Hurawali (Fadiffolu) D From Lowalfuri to Dehu (Fadiffolu)

E Fehingili (Fadiffolu) F Aligau pass (Fadiffolu)

G Furifaro (Fadiffolu) H Barrier reef from Difuri to Aligau (Fadiffolu)

With a length of 35 km and a width of 37 km, this atoll has about 50 islands, of
which only five are inhabited.Most are large, they are all located on the outer
edge of the atoll.Nearly half of the population of the atoll (8000 inhabitants) lives
on the island of Naifaru, the capital.

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The main activity is fishing, an atoll is well known to divers.

The depths in the lagoon are moderate and the bottom is sandy; there are many
drying and submerged coral heads with depths of 1.8 to 3.7m.
Tides
Tidal currents set strongly through the openings into the lagoon.
Lhaviyani (Faadhippolu) atoll (Maldives)
D'une longueur de 35 km et d'une
largeur de 37 km, cet atoll regroupe
environ 50 îles, dont 5 seulement sont
habitées.
La plupart sont vastes, elles sont toutes
situées sur le bord extérieur de l'atoll.
Près de la moitié de la population de
l'atoll (8000 habitants)
vit sur l'île de Naifaru, la capitale.
L'activité essentielle est la pêche, c'est un atoll bien connu des plongeurs.
Les profondeurs dans le lagon sont modérées et le fond est sablonneux; il y a de
nombreux coraux immergés et émergés à des profondeurs de 1,8 à 3,7 m.
Marées-Courants.-des courrants de marée entrent avec force par les passes qui
pénètrent dans le lagon.

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5°22.01 N
5.1 - Kanifuri (Fadiffolu) 73°20.47 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Lhaviyani (Faadhippolu) atoll (Maldives) - Kanifuri (Fadiffolu)

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Kanifuri (Fadiffolu)
Kanifuri (Kanifushi), about 2 miles W
of Dehu, forms the W extremity of the
atoll.

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5°27.08 N
5.2 - Barrier reef from Kanifushi to Madivaru (Fadiffolu) 73°22.12 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Lhaviyani (Faadhippolu) atoll (Maldives) - Barrier reef from Kanifushi to Madivaru
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Barrier reef from Kanifushi to Madivaru (Fadif

Naifaru
From Kanifuri (Kanifushi), the barrier
reef extends about 7 miles NNE to
Fallwaru (Madivaru). The islet of
Naifaru, the most densely

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populated of the atoll lies on the reef about 2 miles SSW of Fallwaru. It is the
capital of Lhaviyani (Fadiffolu) atoll. The total area of Naifaru is 0,53 km²,
including the part of the island expanded by reclaiming the surronding lagoon of
the island. Madivaru is an uninhabited island about half a kilometer NE of Naifaru
and is a part of this island.

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5°29.49 N
5.3 - From Mavaidu to Hurawali (Fadiffolu) 73°24.72 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Lhaviyani (Faadhippolu) atoll (Maldives) - From Mavaidu to Hurawali (Fadiffolu)

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BetweenMavaidu and Hurawali, about 4.5 miles NE, several islets and
detached reefs lie some distance SE of the enclosing reef. There are several
channels into the lagoon between islets in this section of the atoll.

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5°20.76 N
5.4 - From Lowalfuri to Dehu (Fadiffolu) 73°25.71 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Lhaviyani (Faadhippolu) atoll (Maldives) - From Lowalfuri to Dehu (Fadiffolu)

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From Lowalfuri, the barrier reef, enclosing several islets, extends about 7
miles NW to Dehu, a group of islets.
Several good channels lead into the lagoon between the islets on the barrier reef.
De Lowalfuri, la barrière de corail, en joignant plusieurs îlots, s'étend à environ
7 miles au nord-ouest Dehu, un groupe d'îlots. Plusieurs chaînes de bonne
conduire dans le lagon entre les îlots sur le récif barrière.

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5°32.50 N
5.5 - Fehingili (Fadiffolu) 73°27.06 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Lhaviyani (Faadhippolu) atoll (Maldives) - Fehingili (Fadiffolu)

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Fehingili (Fadiffolu)
Fehingili (Fadiffolu)
Fehingili (or Kuredu) is the N islet of

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the
Lhaviyani atoll. There is an opening into the lagoon between Fehingili and
Kuredu, about 0.8 mile W; there are moderate depths in the entrance, but about
0.8 mile within the opening, some reefs lie in the fairway.
It has an area famous for its abundant fish life. A paradise dream in real life, with
more than 3 km of white beaches and aquamarine lagoons. Kuredu is situated on
the northern reef of the Lhaviyani Atoll, 80 miles north of the international Airport
'Hulhule', 40 minutes by seaplane from the airport.
It is known by experts in the underwater world for its abundant marine life.His
dive center is important with 48 sites, including shipwrecks, including the famous
Fushivaru Thila.
Fehingili (ou Kuredu) est l'îlot N de l'atoll Lhaviyani. Il est connu par des
experts du monde sous-marin pour sa vie marine abondante.Son centre de
plongée est important avec 48 sites, y compris les épaves, dont le fameux Thila
Fushivaru.

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5°17.44 N
5.6 - Aligau pass (Fadiffolu) 73°29.55 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Lhaviyani (Faadhippolu) atoll (Maldives) - Aligau pass (Fadiffolu)

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Aligau pass (Fadiffolu)

Aligau island
There is a wide opening into the Aligau pass (Fadiffolu)
atoll between Aligau and Lowalfuri, Madewaru island
about 3.5
miles NNW; the islet of Madewaru lies near the middle of the opening.
Il y a une large ouverture dans l'atoll entre Aligau et Lowalfuri, environ 3.5
miles NNW; l'îlot de Madewaru se trouve près du milieu de l'ouverture.
Fehingili (ou Kuredu) est l'îlot N de l'atoll Lhaviyani. Il y a une ouverture dans la
lagune entre Fehingili et Kuredu, environ 0.8 miles W.

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5°29.50 N
5.7 - Furifaro (Fadiffolu) 73°30.88 E
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Furifaro (Fadiffolu)
Furifaro, about 4 miles SSE of
Fehingili, lies in the center of an
opening into the lagoon.
The islet, with a rocky shoal close NW,
lies
on a reef. Furifaro is a kitesurf spot.

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Furifaro, environ 4 miles SSE de Fehingili, se trouvent dans le centre d'une

ouverture dans la lagune.
Furifaro est un endroit de kitesurf.

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5°19.57 N
5.8 - Barrier reef from Difuri to Aligau (Fadiffolu) 73°35.09 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Lhaviyani (Faadhippolu) atoll (Maldives) - Barrier reef from Difuri to Aligau (Fadiffolu)

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Barrier reef from Difuri to Aligau (Fadiffolu)

The barrier reef, with several islets
on it, extends about 7 miles ESE to
Difuri (Divepure), at the NE end of the
atoll.
From Difuri, an unbroken line of barrier
reef curves SW to Aligau, at the S extremity of the atoll; several islets are on this

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section of reef.
During the Northeast Monsoon, the sea breaks with violence upon this unbroken
stretch of barrier reef; coral rock and sand banks appear at low water along this
stretch.

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5°22.82 N
6 - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) 73°00.21 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives)

A N Malosmadulu (Raa) Atoll B Powell islands

C Maduni Faro and Vaadhoo (N Malosmadulu) D Anchorage between Wadu and Maduni Faro (N Malos

E S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll F Dhunikolhu (S Malosmadulu)

G Hanikandu Faro (S Malosmadulu) H Hithaadhoo island (S Malosmadulu)

J Horburgh (Goidhoo) Atoll K Inafuri (Furhi) island (Goidhoo)

L Fehenfushi and Mafushi islands (Goidhoo) M Dorukandu channel (Goidhoo)

N Fehendu and Furudu islands (Goidhoo) O Goidhoo island (Goidhoo)

P Eudhafushi (S Malosmadulu) Q Kudarikilu island (S Malosmadulu)

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R Maalhoss island (S Malhosmadulu)

Malosmadulu Atoll consists of North Malosmadulu Atoll and South

Malosmadulu Atoll, which are separated by Moresby Channel, about 1.8 miles
wide.
These two atolls are similar in character, their W sides being composed of a
series of lagoon reefs, some prominent and others in the background. This is a
feature common to the N atolls of the Maldive Islands.
A huge atoll, 65 kms long and 28 kms wide in dimensions. Several complex reef
formations mark the centre of the atoll. The eastern and western sides of the
atolls are covered with numerous channels with 'thilas'. These 'thilas' have some
excellent diving sites.
The pass Kanduolhi Kuda, about 2 km wide, through the atoll from east to west,
while that of Maa Kanduolhi, 4 km wide, separates the southern side of the atoll.
The atoll, no more than 50 meters deep, the bottom was covered with coral
formations.The Malosmadulu atoll is also well-known for its boat building tradition
and proudly boasts the largest fishing fleet in Maldives.
The capital Island of the Atoll, Ungoofaaru, has the largest fishing fleet in the
country.
This island has a population of more than 1100 people. Ungoofaaru also plays
host to the regional hospital for the inhabitants of the North Atoll.The island
Alifushi (Powell islands) is located on the northern part of the Raa Atoll. The
island, Alifushi, is a center for imparting traditional boat-building skills and famous
for construction of fishing boats or 'Dhonis'.
L'Atoll Malosmadulu est divisé en deux parties: l'atoll Malosmadulu du Nord et
celui du Sud. Ils sont séparés par Moresby Channel, qui fait environ 1,8 miles de
large.
Ces deux atolls sont de même nature, leur côté W étant composé d'une série de
récifs du lagon, certains émergeants et d'autres dans le fond. C'est une
caractéristique commune aux atolls N des îles Maldives.
Le vaste atoll de Malosmadulu comporte plus de 90 îles, d'une longueur de 65
km et d'une largeur de 28 km, au N de l'archipel.Seules 16 îles sont habitées par
une population de 12500 maldiviens.
Les bords W et E de l'atoll sont pourvus de nombreuses passes favorables à
d'excellentes plongées.
La passe Kuda Kanduolhi, avec environ 2 km de large, traverse l'atoll d'E en W,
tandis que la passe Maa Kanduolhi, large de 4 km, sépare le côté S de l'atoll.
L'atoll n'a pas plus de 50 m de profondeur, le fond est recouvert de formations

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coralliennes.
L'atoll Malosmadulu est célèbre pour sa tradition de construction de bateaux.
La capitale, Uggofaaru, qui compte 1100 habitants, est fière de posséder la plus
importante flotte de bateaux de pêche du pays. Au N de l'atoll, Alifushi (Powell
islands) est un centre de fabrication de bateaux et de formation aux techniques
traditionnelles de construction. La nouvelle génération des dhonis est produite
dans ses chantiers.

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5°40.67 N
6.1 - N Malosmadulu (Raa) Atoll 72°56.42 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - N Malosmadulu (Raa) Atoll

A Powell islands B Maduni Faro and Vaadhoo (N Malosmadulu)

C Anchorage between Wadu and Maduni Faro (N Malosmadulu)

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N Malosmadulu Atoll
Malosmadulu Atoll (65 km long and
28 km wide) consists of 90 islands of
which only 16 are inhabited.The
Maldives has 12 500 principal
economic activity for fishing. Capital
Ugoofaaru a fishing fleet the largest in
thecountry.Rasgetheemu Island
occupies a special place in popular
legend, because this is a princess and
her lover took refuge when they had to
flee almost 1000 years ago the current
Sri Lanka.
The atoll is full of deserted islands, but
the only island open to tourists is Pearl
Island.
The E side of North Malosmadulu Atoll
consists
of about 20 islands and islets separated by good passages leading into the
lagoon.
Navigation in the central part of the atoll is impracticable due to the numerous
coral heads.

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5°58.35 N
6.1.1 - Powell islands 72°56.80 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - N Malosmadulu (Raa) Atoll - Powell islands

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The Powell Islands consists of two islands on a detached reef of their own with
very deep waters. Etingili is the NW island and Alifuri is the SE island. Alifuri is
inhabited. It is reputedly the home of finest dhini builders in the country. The
government-owned Alifushi Boat Yard continues the tradition, producing a
modern version of the dhoni. The channel between the Powell Islands and
Maduni Faro (on the N Malosmadulu Atoll), about 3 miles S, is deep and free

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5°52.70 N
6.1.2 - Maduni Faro and Vaadhoo (N Malosmadulu) 72°57.45 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - N Malosmadulu (Raa) Atoll - Maduni Faro and
Vaadhoo (N Malosmadulu)

A Anchorage between Wadu and Maduni Faro (N Malosmadulu)

Maduni Faro, a lagoon reef, lies at the N of the atoll.

Vaadhoo lies about 3 NM ESE of Maduni Faro, at the S end of a large lagoon
reef.
A wide opening into the lagoon lies between Maduni Faro and Wadu; it is free of
known dangers in the middle of the fairway, with depths of 37 to 44m, sand.
Some rocks lie about 3 miles NNW of Vaadhoo.

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5°51.30 N
6.1.2.1 - Anchorage between Wadu and Maduni Faro (N Malosmadulu)
72°59.08 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - N Malosmadulu (Raa) Atoll - Maduni Faro and
Vaadhoo (N Malosmadulu)

There is good anchorage in the channel between Wadu and Maduni Faro or
farther S in the lagoon. The area is depp (35/37 m).

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5°05.40 N
6.2 - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll 73°00.65 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll

A Dhunikolhu (S Malosmadulu) B Hanikandu Faro (S Malosmadulu)

C Hithaadhoo island (S Malosmadulu) D Horburgh (Goidhoo) Atoll

E Inafuri (Furhi) island (Goidhoo) F Fehenfushi and Mafushi islands (Goidhoo)

G Dorukandu channel (Goidhoo) H Fehendu and Furudu islands (Goidhoo)

J Goidhoo island (Goidhoo) K Eudhafushi (S Malosmadulu)

L Kudarikilu island (S Malosmadulu) M Maalhoss island (S Malhosmadulu)

Maddy is awesome

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S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll

The S side of the atoll is formed by
reefs lying between Berriam Faro and
Mamanago Faro, about 7 miles SW;
three islets lie on this section of the
barrier reef.
The SW face of the atoll is formed by
Mamanago Faro, at its SW extremity,
and three similar lagoon reefs farther
N.
Maregiri lies at the S end of the NW
side of the atoll. From this islet the
barrier reef, consisting of a
series of lagoon reefs, some with small unnamed islets, extends about 25 miles
NNE. These reefs lack above-water features and are therefore difficult to identify;
the channels between them are therefore better avoided, especially since the
central part of the lagoon is unsafe for navigation.
Moresby Channel, separating North Malosmadulu Atoll and South Malosmadulu
Atoll, has depths over 183m and is free from known dangers. The W entrance to
this channel has no wooded islet near it and is difficult to identify.
The Malosmadulu atoll includes goidhoo atoll.
Le côté S de l'atoll est formé par les récifs situés entre Berriam Faro et
Mamanago Faro, à environ 7 miles SW, trois îlots se trouvent sur ??ce tronçon
de la barrière de corail.

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5°18.04 N
6.2.1 - Kudarikilu island (S Malosmadulu) 73°04.28 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll - Kudarikilu island (S
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Kudarikilu island (S Malosmadulu)

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5°16.14 N
6.2.2 - Hanikandu Faro (S Malosmadulu) 72°53.53 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll - Hanikandu Faro (S
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Hanikando Faro, at the NW extremity of the atoll, is separated from Kari Faro,
about 0,8 NM S, by an opening into the lagoon. Dukandu, an island, lies in the
middle of the inner end of the opening.
Kari Faro is a reef enclosing a lagoon, with the islets of Iwafuri and Fahris on its S
side.
From the opening between Hanikandu Faro and Medu Faro, about 1.3 miles NE,

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a deep channel leads E to the NE side of the atoll.

Islets and reefs on the S side of the channel extend E from Hanikandu Faro.
Sudaroa, about 6 miles farther E, lies at the E entrance of the channel.
Kumadu lies 1 mile E of Sudaroa.
The N part of South Malosmadulu Atoll is triangular in shape. There are
numerous openings into the main lagoon on the N and E sides of the atoll.
There is a wide opening into the lagoon between Olugeri, close W of Hitadu, and
Boduffnur, about 2.8 miles farther W. A rock shoal, with a depth of 12.8m, lies in
the opening.

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5°08.03 N
6.2.3 - Maalhoss island (S Malhosmadulu) 73°06.56 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll - Maalhoss island (S
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Maalhoss island (S Malhosmadulu)

Maalhoss harbour
SE Malosmadulu Atoll Maalhoss
island characterized by a small lagoon Maalhoss island (S Malhosmadulu)
Maalhoss harbour
on the west side as a perfect refuge
for shallow-draft boats during the northeast monsoon.
The entrance is marked by a small lighthouse.
Maalhoss is a tiny island with approximately 500 inhabitants.

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5°06.17 N
6.2.4 - Eudhafushi (S Malosmadulu) 73°04.27 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll - Eudhafushi (S
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Eudhafushi (S Malosmadulu)
Eudhafushi island is the
administrative capital of the
Malosmadulu atoll.
Eudhafushi (S Malosmadulu)

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5°02.35 N
6.2.5 - Dhunikolhu (S Malosmadulu) 72°52.88 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll - Dhunikolhu (S
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Dunikolu (Coco Palm) (Maldives)

Dunikolu (Coco Palm) (Maldives)

Dhunikolhu (S Malosmadulu) Dhunikolhu (S Malosmadulu)

SW of the Baa Atoll, this island-shaped half-pipe has a large lagoon where the
dolphins come to relax.
It also has a superb coral reef (on his part E) that can be explored from the
beach. W gives his side of the lagoon with crystal clear waters.
An hotel (Coconut Palm) consists of 58 bungalow circular in shape, mounted on
stilts and 38 bungalow occupies the site.

Dhunikolhu (S Malosmadulu)
Un hôtel (Coco Palm) composé de Dhunikolhu (S Malosmadulu)
58 bungalow
de forme circulaire, montés sur pilotis et de 38 bungalow occupe la place.

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5°00.44 N
6.2.6 - Hithaadhoo island (S Malosmadulu) 72°55.27 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll - Hithaadhoo island (S
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South maaslhosmadulu atoll hithaadhoo is located on the south west in the

atoll.
Hithaadhoo is 2600 feet long and have 1430 feet in width. A total of about 1171
people are registered in the island. Main occupation of the residance of
hithaadhoo is fishing.There is a wide opening into the lagoon between Olugeri,
close W of Hitadu, and Boduffnur, about 2.8 miles farther W.

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A rock shoal, with a depth of 12.8m, lies in the opening. Anchorage can be
obtained off the N side of Hitadu.

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4°50.85 N
6.2.7 - Horburgh (Goidhoo) Atoll 72°55.90 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll - Horburgh (Goidhoo)
Atoll

A Inafuri (Furhi) island (Goidhoo) B Fehenfushi and Mafushi islands (Goidhoo)

C Dorukandu channel (Goidhoo) D Fehendu and Furudu islands (Goidhoo)

E Goidhoo island (Goidhoo)

Horsburgh Atoll (Goidu Atoll) about 6 miles S of South Malosmadulu Atoll, is

considered as part of the latter atoll for administrative purposes. Horsburgh Atoll
was reported (1987) to lie approximately 2 miles SE of its charted position.
Goidhoo Atoll (also Goidu or Goifulhafehendhu), Horsburgh Atoll in the Admiralty
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is separated from South Maalhosmadulhu by a 6 mile broad channel. This

atoll is oval in shape and small,it is 8,5 km long and 17,5 km wide. It
has three inhabited islands: Goidhoo, Fulhadhoo and Fehendhoo,
known collectively as Goi'fulha'fehendhoo. There are three
small uninhabited islands.
The inner lagoon has a depth of 17 to 20 fathoms; it has a sandy bottom
mixed with mud and clay. Unlike the lagoons of most small atolls of the
Maldives, this lagoon is free from coral heads in its centre.
The atoll Goidhoo has only one pass, Doru Kandu, on the south side, about 2 km
wide.
Near the edges of large open spaces there are sandy with coral formations.
Because of its exposure to the ocean outside the reef and the barrier 'flat and
solid.
In the Admiralty charts, this atoll is named after James Horsburgh, hydrographer
to the East India Company and author of the long-titled Directions
for Sailing to and from the East Indies, China, New Holland, Cape of
Good Hope, and the interjacent Ports, compiled chiefly from original
Journals and Observations made during 21 years' experience in navigating
those Seas. Horsburgh's Directory was the standard work for oriental navigation
in the first half of the 19th century, until Robert Moresby's survey of the Maldives
when for the first time in history accurate maps of the atolls were published.
The atoll offers a secure anchorage
near the islands in the north-east monsoon.
Anchorage, in 27 to 42m, good holding ground of sand, mud, and clay, can be
obtained in the lagoon.

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4°52.66 N
6.2.7.1 - Inafuri (Furhi) island (Goidhoo) 72°52.74 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll - Horburgh (Goidhoo)
Atoll - Inafuri (Furhi) island (Goidhoo)

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Inafuri (Furhi) island (Goidhoo)

Inafuri (Furhi), an islet uninhabited,
15m high and bushy, lies on the reef
about 3 miles W of Furudu.

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4°48.97 N
6.2.7.2 - Fehenfushi and Mafushi islands (Goidhoo) 72°54.01 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll - Horburgh (Goidhoo)
Atoll - Fehenfushi and Mafushi islands (Goidhoo)

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Fehenfushi and Mafushi islands (Goidhoo)

Mafuri islet
The islet of Fehenfushi or Fehenfuri,
reported difficult to identify, lies on the
S side of the barrier reef, about 4 miles
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The islet of Mafushi or Mafuri lies about 1.3 miles W of Fehenfuri.

The only opening into the lagoon lies between Mafuri and Fehenfuri.
The lagoon is fringed with dangers, but the center of the lagoon is clear.
4°49.16 N
6.2.7.3 - Dorukandu channel (Goidhoo) 72°54.12 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll - Horburgh (Goidhoo)
Atoll

The Dorukandu, as the channel through this opening is known, lies on the W
side between the barrier reef and the shoal water extending nearly 0.8 mile W
from the reef on which Fehenfuri lies.
The channel is about 183m wide, with aleast depth of 18.3m. Depths in the
opening E of the Dorukandu are shoal and irregular; a 4.3m patch lies near the
edgeof the Dorukandu, about 0.3 mile E of Mafuri.
The E part of Fehendu, bearing 052°, leads from SW towards the
opening.Caution.?Vessels should not attempt to enter the lagoon except through
the Dorukandu.
Le Dorukandu,se trouve à l'W entre le récif-barrière et le banc . le canal est
environ 183 m de large, avec la profondeur d'au moins18.3 m.

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4°52.92 N
6.2.7.4 - Fehendu and Furudu islands (Goidhoo) 72°57.10 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll - Horburgh (Goidhoo)
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Fehendu and Furudu islands (Goidhoo)

Fehendu
Fehendu and Furudu, about 1 mile
and 3 miles, respectively, W of Goidu,
are inhabited, and wooded, with palm
trees predominant.

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4°52.28 N
6.2.7.5 - Goidhoo island (Goidhoo) 73°00.00 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Malosmadulu Atoll (Maldives) - S Malosmadulu (Baa) Atoll - Horburgh (Goidhoo)
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Goidhoo island (Goidu)

Goidhoo port
Goidhoo (or Goidu or Innafushi), at
the NE end of the atoll, is the largest
islet (2 km long and 1,5 km wide), and
is inhabited. It has been reported
(1994) that the shape of the island
changes over time. Goidhu Island lies
in a small separate atoll along with
Fulhadu
and Fehendhu. The reef site to the west of the atoll is called Naamuli Fushi,
Maldives which means "the wreck reef", following the discovery of the wreck
known as Naamuli Wreck.
Goidhoo (ou Goidu ou Innafushi), à l'extrémité NE de l'atoll, est le plus grand
îlot (2 km de long et 1,5 km de large), et est habitée.
Île Goidhu se trouve dans un petit atoll séparée avec Fulhadu et Fehendhu. Le
site de récif à l'ouest de l'atoll est appelé Naamuli Fushi, Maldives, qui signifie «le
récif épave", suite à la découverte de l'épave dite Naamuli Wreck.
5°00.49 N
7 - Kardiva Channel 73°15.96 E
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4°23.35 N
8 - Kaafu atoll 73°33.12 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll

Malé Atoll consist of two separate atolls: Nort Malé Atoll and South Malé Atoll.
Together with Kaashidhoo Island and Gaafaru, Malé Atoll forms the
administrative division known as Kaafu Atoll. Kaafu is the administrative name of
the largest atoll of the Maldives, both economic and tourist population.
It is located in the center of the chain of the Maldives.
Of the 80 islands of the atoll, only 12 are inhabited.
Malé, capital of the Maldives, is located at the southern end of North Malé atoll.
The only international airport of the Maldives is located at Hulhule.
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two final decades of the 20th century.

The Kaafu Atoll is a paradise for divers and surfers. Many sites of surf E of N.
Male Atoll
Thulusdhoo island in the atoll of Male N, is a major shopping center known for its
plant bottling Coca-Cola. There is also the main storage of dried fish in the
Maldives.
The depths within the lagoon are from 40 to 50m; the bottom is of coarse sand
except over coral reefs. Shoals within the lagoon are easily discernible in
favorable conditions of sun and sea.
Tides
During the Northeast Monsoon, a 2 to 3 knot western current sweeps through the
channel between Male Atoll and Gaha Faro Reef, causing strong eddies and
turbulence where it meets tidal currents from the lagoon. During this season, it is
advisable to pass through the N reef at about slack water.

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4°36.85 N
8.1 - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll 73°32.21 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll

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North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll

N Male Atoll is the main atoll of the
Maldives. It stretches 69 km S of N and
39 km E of W.
There are 8 islands of fishermen and
26 resort islands.
A number of islands surrounding the
capital used in industry.
Divers will find many sites that have
made the country's reputation.

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4°57.56 N
8.1.1 - Kardiva (Kashidhoo) island 73°27.33 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Kardiva (Kashidhoo) island

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Kardiva (Kashidhoo) island

Kardiva (Kashidhoo) island
Kardiva is the ancient Sanskritised
name
of Kaashidhu Island. This island lies towards the eastern end of the Kardiva
channel and gives its name to it.
Kardiva, 2.9 km in length and around 1 km in width, the island covers an area
of 2.75 km², formerly known as Karidu, was thickly covered with coconut palms,
14 to 20m high. There is a township on its N side; its SE side is steep-to.
Kaafu Atoll is the administrative division.
A reef on the N side encloses a lagoon where local craft are moored. The
entrance to the lagoon lies about 0.5 mile NW of the NE point of the island.
Landing can only be made on Kardiva by entering the lagoon, as there is
generally a heavy surf around the island and reef, except at the lagoon entrance.

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4°45.09 N
8.1.2 - Gaa Faro reef 73°26.60 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Gaa Faro reef

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Gaa Faro reef

Gaa Faro Reef, in the form of a
small atoll, lies about 1.5 miles N of
Male Atoll, from which it is separated
by a deep channel, free from dangers
in the fairway.
Gaa Faro (Gafaru), an islet at the E
end of the reef, is inhabited. A clump of
trees lies on the reef about 1 mile WSW of this islet.
Two very small openings lead into the lagoon, one on the NW side and another
on the N side, about 4 miles E. Abovewater rocks mark the E side ofthe N
opening and apparently, the S side of the NW opening.
4°41.37 N
8.1.3 - Olahali (Olhuhali) (N Kaafu) 73°26.94 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll

4°40.61 N
8.1.4 - Kagi islet (N Kaafu) 73°30.06 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll

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Kagi, a small wooded islet, lies

about 3 miles ESE of Olahali, and 1.5
miles within the lagoon.
A good unobstructed channelthrough the reef lies N of this islet; its entrance is
markedby drying rocks, and in 1974, by the stump remains of a pile beacon.

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4°38.01 N
8.1.5 - Helengeli islet (N Kaafu) 73°33.76 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Helengeli islet (N Kaafu)

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Helengeli islet (Kaafu)

Helengili, a long low wooded islet,
lies on the barrier reef about 4.5 miles
SE of Kagi.
Helengeli islet (Kaafu)
Openings through the reef lie on each
side
of the islet; the N opening is narrow and appears to have a least depth of 20m,
while the S channel is broader, with a least depth of 40m.
Lighted Beacon No. 1, a gray framework tower on a concrete base, lies on the S
side of a reef 4 miles SW of Helengili.

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4°32.65 N
8.1.6 - Helengeli to Mirufuri (N Kaafu) 73°39.41 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Helengeli to Mirufuri (N Kaafu)

A Asdu (Asdhoo) (Kaadu) B Meerufenfushi (Mirufuri) (Kaafu)

Between Helengili and Mirufuri, there are several deep channels without
landmarks to identify them; a vessel may pass through in favorable conditions
and keeping a good lookout.

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4°28.31 N
8.1.6.1 - Asdu (Asdhoo) (Kaadu) 73°40.70 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Helengeli to Mirufuri (N Kaafu) - Asdu
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Asdu (Asdhoo) (Kaadu)

Asdu (320 x 150 m), in the lagoon,
about 3 miles W of Mirufuri, is covered
with coconut palms.
At 32 km N of airport.
ASDU is famous for its live house

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reef jealously guarded and protected by it's management.

The natural
beauty of this tiny island is in its white sandy beach that recedes to
crystal clear waters of the lagoon and in its exotic coral reef abundant
in tropical fish of unimaginable colours. The fish literally swim with
you and occasionaly nudge you for new acquaintance. The reef, about 20 to
30 meters from the beach, is ideal for beginner-divers and for
snorkeling. For the experienced diver there are the special off-shore
reef diving spots as well as the channels that open to the Indian Ocean to have a
rare glimpse of what life is
with the undersea predators.

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4°27.33 N
8.1.6.2 - Meerufenfushi (Mirufuri) (Kaafu) 73°43.10 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Helengeli to Mirufuri (N Kaafu) -
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Mirufuri is located on the outer barrier, NE of N Male 'Atoll. Lush with a

beautiful coconut grove. The vast lagoon allows the practice of windsurfing and
diving.
The island of Mirufuri is composed of white sand as fine as flour, very green
vegetation with palms, hibiscus, various tropical trees. The lagoon water is
transparent to the board, and turquoise blue below.

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Meerufenfushi (Maldives)
Meerufenfushi (Maldives) Située sur la barrière extérieure, au
NE de
l'atoll de Malé N. Végétation luxuriante avec une superbe cocoteraie. Le vaste
lagon permet la pratique de la planche à voile et de la plongée.
L'île de Mirufuri est composée de sable blanc, fin comme de la farine, de
végétation très verte, avec palmiers, hibiscus, arbres divers tropicaux. L'eau des
lagons est transparente au bord, et bleue turquoise plus loin.

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4°25.52 N
8.1.7 - Giraavaru Akirifuri (N Kaafu) 73°22.32 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Giraavaru Akirifuri (N Kaafu)

A Medhufinolhu (Maldives) B Vabbinfaru (Maldives)

C Makunudu (Maldives) D Akirifushi island (Kaafu)

Between Giravaru and Akirifuri, about 26 miles N, several low bush-covered

islets, about 7m high, lie on the W fringing reef, giving effective warning of the
reef lying about 0.2 mile outside them.
Several openings into the lagoon lie along this stretch of coast. The largest
opening is abreast Hembadu, a heavilywooded islet, about 17 miles N of Giravaru
and 2 miles within the lagoon;

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Dangers in the entrance to the W near Hembadu.

A low islet, covered in trees and scrub, lies on the barrier reef 6 miles SSW of
Hembadu; a sandbank, similarly wooded, lies about 2 miles farther SSE.

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4°38.44 N
8.1.7.1 - Akirifushi island (Kaafu) 73°24.64 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Giraavaru Akirifuri (N Kaafu) - Akirifushi
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Akirifushi is low and covered with bushes; It is uninhabited island.

There is a small but safe opening on each side of this islet and another 1 mile
ENE of it.
Other openings between Giravaru and Akirifushi have dangers within the
channels or close within the atoll abreast them.
Akiri fushi is awesome...

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4°32.56 N
8.1.7.2 - Makunudu (Maldives) 73°24.34 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Giraavaru Akirifuri (N Kaafu)

Makunudu vue d'avion

A 55min en bateau rapide de Malé.
Situé au NW de l'atoll, cette petite île
tout en longueur, est orientée EW. Son
lagon est merveilleux et le récif
intérieur proche permet des plongées
avec tuba directement depuis l'île.
La barrière de corail est proche de la plage et accessible à pied.
4°30.71 N
8.1.7.3 - Medhufinolhu (Maldives) 73°22.15 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Giraavaru Akirifuri (N Kaafu)

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Medhufinolhu
Sur la bordure occidentale de l'atoll de
Male N, longue de 800m et large de
100m, c'est l'une des rares îles à avoir
conservé sa beauté naturelle dans une
belle végétation tropicale. Son nom
signifie d'ailleurs "belle île". Ici vous
trouvez de longues plages de sable
blancà l'ombre de plamiers
4°28.87 N
8.1.7.4 - Vabbinfaru (Maldives) 73°23.61 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Giraavaru Akirifuri (N Kaafu)

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L'île est ronde (200 m de diamètre), le

récif très proche et le lagon peut
profond et transparent (1,5 m), riche en
coquillages et poissons.

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4°18.49 N
8.1.8 - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu) 73°37.28 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu)

A Malé island (Kaafu) B Malé Inter island Harbour (Kaafu)

C Male commercial harbour (Kaafu) D Malé harbour Sawmill Pt (kaafu)

E Surfing in Malé (Kaafu) F Dhoonidhoo island (Kaafu)

G Gaadhoo Koa (Malé passage) (Kaafu) H Hulhule island (Kaafu)

J Furanafushi island (Kaafu) K Bodu Kalhi pass (Kaafu)

L Himmafushi and Lankanfinolhu islands (Kaafu) M Paradise Island (Lankanfinolhu) (Kaafu)

N Thamburudhoo island (Kaafu) O Kanuhuraa island (Kaafu)

P Kanifinolhu (Kaafu) Q Lohifushi island (Kaafu)

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R Thulusdhoo island (Kaadu) S Viligilimathidhahuraa island (Kaafu)

T Dhiffushi island (Kaafu)

Between Difuri (Diffushi) and Male, 20 miles SW, a chain of islands lies upon
the reef which is sharply marked by change of water color or, in swell conditions,
by breakers upon it.

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4°26.48 N
8.1.8.1 - Dhiffushi island (Kaafu) 73°42.86 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu) - Dhiffushi island
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Dhiffushi island (Kaafu)

Dhiffushi (or Difuri) close S is thickly
wooded and inhabited.

4°22.42 N
8.1.8.2 - Viligilimathidhahuraa island (Kaafu) 73°39.75 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu)

This uninhabited island (known as

"Chikens" or Kuda Vilingili) E reefof the
North Male atoll, is a surf spot that
requires speed. It's a Long, excellent
left-hander that has two sections,
accessible by boat.
Best winds are NW-NNE (offshore).
Named because of a poultry farm on
the island.
4°22.29 N
8.1.8.3 - Thulusdhoo island (Kaadu) 73°39.37 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu)

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Surf: Thulusdhoo (Cokes), Atoll

Capital. Eastern reef of North Male?
Atoll: a short
but intense ride.
A big wave tube spot. A steep barreling
takeoff, then
a very shallow inside section that
opens up even more than the takeoff.
Best on mid to high tide, however, can be surfed at low tide if the
swell is big enough. Ideal on a straight south swell and winds NW
however, can be surfed in winds from any direction W - N. Named after the
Coca-Cola factory on the island, beautiful view of palm fringed beach from the
surf zone.
Access by boat.
Thulusdhoo has a small quay within a protected harbor area. The lagoon has
been deepened and its entrance widened with a jetty built.
Several small warehouses are located near the quay.
4°20.82 N
8.1.8.4 - Lohifushi island (Kaafu) 73°37.08 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu)

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Lohifushi Island Resort is the

Eastern reef of North Male? Atoll: Good
and
hollow left-hander with two sections.
Need big SE swells and high tides
to work well. Best during NW-NE
offshore winds.
Named "Lohis" after the island
resort Lohifushi.
Access by boat even from Lohifushi Resort.

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4°20.54 N
8.1.8.5 - Kanifinolhu (Kaafu) 73°36.45 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu) - Kanifinolhu (Kaafu)

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Kanifinolhu (Maldives)
Elongated, with an area of ??10
hectares, Kanifinolhu located E Reef
North Male Atoll, is surrounded by a
large lagoon that is home to an island
of fishermen.Shallow at E, the lagoon
can reach 6 to 8 m in W.
Ideally located for the practice of diving,
near the
Great Barrier Reef, this island is considered one of the most beautiful of Male
'Atoll N.
Surf spot known as "Piddies - Ninias": Slow right-hander, good for beginners and
long-boarders.
Best on W-NW
winds with a moderate S swell. However swells larger than 4 feet spoils
it.
Named Ninjas because many Japanese surfers seem to like it. Access
by boat.
Kanifinolhu (Maldives)
Allongée, d'une superficie de 10
hectares, Kanifinolhu située à l'E du
récif de Malé atoll Nord, est entourée
d'un très grand lagon qui abrite une île
de pêcheurs.
Peu profond à l'E, le lagon peut
atteindre 6 à 8m à l'W.
Idéalement située pour la pratique de la plongée sous-marine, à proximité
immédiate de la grande barrière de corail, cette île est considérée comme l'une
des plus belles de l'atoll de Malé N.
Spot de surf connu sous le nom de "Piddies - Ninias": bon pour les débutants.
Meilleur spot avec vents d'W/NW avec une houle modérée S.
Nommé "Ninjas" parce que de nombreux surfeurs sont japonnais.
Accès par bateau.

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4°19.14 N
8.1.8.6 - Kanuhuraa island (Kaafu) 73°35.60 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu) - Kanuhuraa island
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Kanuhuraa island (Kaafu)

Kanuhuraa island (Kaafu)

Kanuhuraa island (Kaafu)
Kanuhura is in Lhaviyani Atoll.

Kanuhura
Maldives Beach Resort hotel is built on this island with two beautiful little island
neighbors, surrounded by a turquoise lagoon.
The outer reef at Kanuhura drops down to more than 1200 meters below sea
level, offering an immensely rich diversity of marine life. In just 10
to 60 minutes from Kanuhura guests can reach over 40 dive sites, among
them two shipwrecks and a manta point.
Surf spot:"Sultans": Eastern reef of North Male? Atoll: Perfect long left, which
picks up
more swell and is more consistent than any other break.
?Macaroni
Bowl?-a second tube section, which develops after the fast take off
section, mellows out for a cutback. ?Lockjaws? - if you are game try out
this very fast and shallow end section, which comes after the ?Macaroni
Bowl?. Rides are 75 to 100 yards long. Reserved for the exclusive use
of the resort guests. (Strictly enforced by Tari Village Resort
management)
Best winds; N, but can be surfed with NE-NW.
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4°18.99 N
8.1.8.7 - Thamburudhoo island (Kaafu) 73°35.04 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu) - Thamburudhoo
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Thamburudhoo island (Kaafu) Thamburudhoo island (Kaafu)

Thamburudhoo is an uninhabited island near Velidhoo. There are only eight
modern bungalows built here that can be rented during the daytime. For special
occasions,
it's possible to arrange overnight accommodation.
Thamburudhoo, meaning "lotus island" is located in the best
surfing area in the inner Male'atoll. It is about 1 and half
hours from Male and the airport by normal transport dhoni. Two
of the most famous and most wanted waves Sultans and Honkeys
break on to the reefs of Thamburudhoo.
Eastern Reef of North Male? Atoll: Excellent, long, world-class right-hander. One
of the most consistent
waves of Male? Atoll, which never closes out, even on the biggest
swells.
The take-off is a steep outside peak called ?Phantoms?, which
slingshots into a very long, walled, super fast section called the
?Pinnacles?, over four feet. All three sections can be thrilling, almost
insane tubes. Rides are 100 to 150 yards.
Best on high tide with any wind from W to N.
Access by boat.

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4°17.84 N
8.1.8.8 - Himmafushi and Lankanfinolhu islands (Kaafu) 73°33.81 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu) - Himmafushi and
Lankanfinolhu islands (Kaafu)

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Himmafushi and Lankanfinolhu islands

(Kaafu)
Himmafushi
Himmafushi, inhabited, and
Lankanfinolhu (Lankanfushifinolhu),
about 1.8 miles SW, lie on the same
reef, with a low islet about midway Himmafushi and Lankanfinolhu islands
(Kaafu)
between. Lankanfinolhu
Himmafushi is a fishing village.
Lankanfinolhu houses Paradise island resort. On the outer reef, southeast of the
island, there are two dive sites with a cleaning station frequented by manta rays.
One of the most famous manta-point of the Maldives.

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4°17.22 N
8.1.8.8.1 - Paradise Island (Lankanfinolhu) (Kaafu) 73°33.29 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu) - Himmafushi and
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Located NE from N Mal; It measures 800 meters long and 200 m wide.
Reef within 250 m, two entries.
The lagoon is large and very shallow in places, not coral, you can swim without
any problem but the snorkeling was disappointing, so the snorkeling excursion
are held regularly throughout the day.We do not recommend Paradise Island for
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that will delight sports and active holiday ...

Paradise Island (Lankanfinolhu) (Kaafu)
Située au NE de Malé N, elle
mesure 800 m de long sur 200 m de
large.
Récif intérieur à 250 m; deux entrées.
Le lagon est vaste et par endroit très
peu profond, sans corail, on peut y
nager sans problème mais l'apnée est
décevant, c'est
pourquoi des excursion en apnée sont régulièrement organisées tout au long de
la journée.Nous déconseillons Paradise Island à ceux qui souhaitent une petite
île de charme. Celle-là à plus l'air d'un grand hôtel-club qui ravira les vacanciers
actifs et sportifs...
4°16.25 N
8.1.8.9 - Bodu Kalhi pass (Kaafu) 73°32.72 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu)

Bodu Kalhi (Kadvoigiri Passage), the best and widest opening in the barrier
reef, lies between Lankanfinolhu and Kaduoiygiri, an island 1.8 miles SW.
There are depths of over 50m in this N side of this channel about 0.6 mile S of
Lankanfinolhu, but a bank with depths of 21 to 28m extends 1.3 miles N into the
channel from Furanafushi (Furena), an island about 0.5 mile SE of Kaduoiygiri.
A shoal area, about 1.3 miles W of Lankanfinolhu, has a least depth of 7m. A reef
lies 0.5 mile WNW of Kaduoiygiri, with numerous shoal patches S of it.

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4°14.93 N
8.1.8.10 - Furanafushi island (Kaafu) 73°32.49 E
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Furanafushi island (Kaafu)

An lagoon lies off the W side of
Furanafushi, entered at the SW corner
of the fringing reef. Within the lagoon
are depths to 9m, with a bottom of sand
and coral heads.
This lagoon provides good anchorage Furanafushi island (Kaafu)
for small
craft. A stone jetty extends from the W end of the island.
On the island is Full Moon Beach Resort.
Surf spot: Long, right-hander, offshore in winds S to W. Breaks rarely and only
large swells. At three feet it has a dry reef to surf on. In the big
swells of 1987, when many of the islands were flooded, this was surfed
at a perfect six to eight feet.

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4°11.99 N
8.1.8.11 - Hulhule island (Kaafu) 73°32.19 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu) - Hulhule island
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Hulhule island (Kaafu)

Hulule, about 0.6 mile E of
Funadhoo, bears some tall coconut
palms; an airstrip runs the full length of
the island and joins it to an islet close
S. Airport buildings and a small village
lie along the central part of the W side
of Hulule.
The Malé International Airport is
located
on this island along with some official premises, e.g. Maldivian Bureau of
Meteorology.
A channel, with a depth of 1.2m and subject to silting, gives access to small piers
on the W side of Hulule; two large yellow mooring buoys were laid close WNW of
the entrance.
Breakwaters extend N and S from the entrance to the 1.5m channel.
The airport control tower, a white building with a red roof, is a conspicuous
landmark. A radio mast, marked by red obstruction lights, stands about 0.25 mile
N of the airport control tower, E of the 1.2m entrance channel.
One hotel, the Hulhule Island Hotel, is located on the island. This
hotel is more for transit passengers over-nighting as opposed to a true
resort hotel.

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4°11.82 N
8.1.8.12 - Dhoonidhoo island (Kaafu) 73°30.83 E
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Dhoonidhoo is the home for Political Prisoners in Maldives, during President

Gayyooms regime. Many people were kept in detention for ages without any wise
trial.

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Dhoonidhoo island (Kaafu)

Dhoonidhoo, a wooded islet, lies
about 0.8 mile NW of Funadhoo.
A large silver tankstands on the E
central part of the island; a breakwater
extends about 25m N on the N side of
the island.
Small vessels, during the Southwest
Monsoon,
can moor on the E side of the circular reef about 0.8 mile NW of Dhoonidhu. A
vessel can secure to an anchor set in the coral of this reef, with a stern anchor
laid out to E. Two anchors on the SE side of Dhoonidhu can be used in the same
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4°10.59 N
8.1.8.13 - Malé island (Kaafu) 73°30.59 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu) - Malé island (Kaafu)

A Malé Inter island Harbour (Kaafu) B Male commercial harbour (Kaafu)

C Malé harbour Sawmill Pt (kaafu) D Surfing in Malé (Kaafu)

Male (Maldives)
Malé is the capital of the Republic of
Maldives located at the southern edge
of North Male' Atoll Kaafu.
Traditionally it was the King's Island
from where the ancient
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a walled city surrounded by fortifications and gates (doroshi). The Royal Palace
(Gan'duvaru) was destroyed along with the picturesque forts (kotte) and bastions
(buruzu), when the city was remodelled under President Ibrahim Nasir's rule after
the abolition of the monarchy.
A commercial harbour is located in the Island. It is the heart of all commercial
activities in the country. Many government buildings and agencies are located on
the waterfront.
Malé International Airport is on adjacent Hulhule Island which includes a
seaplane base for internal transportation.
Several land reclamation projects have expanded the harbour.
Tides-Currents:
From the few observations made in the vicinity of Male, it seems likely that the
water movement there is far more influenced by the monsoon currents than the
tidal currents.
When the currents are flowing strongly, it seems likely that the tidal currents are
only strong enough to increase or decrease the resulting flow and rarely strong
enough to reverse its direction. Due to the probability of strong and unpredictable
currents, an approach by night is not recommended.
In the channel E of Male, the currents from Vaadhoo Kandu (Wadu Channel) set
across. During the Northeast Monsoon, a component of the current sets NW
through this channel, setting a vessel towards the reef fringing the E side of Male.
The flow turns W between Male and Funadoo.
It is reported that this flow commenced 1.5 hours before HW, and ran until 1.5
hours before LW, attaining a maximum velocity of 2.5 to 3 knots at about HW N of
Male breakwater, where it sets strongly across the N face of the breakwater. At
the same time the flow was weak and variable E of Funadhoo. Strong sets have
also been reported during the Northeast Monsoon in Male Harbor.
During the Southwest Monsoon, a component of the current enters the lagoon
through the channel S of Giravaru, flowing out principally through the channel W
of Male and between Male and Funadhoo, and then S into Vaadhoo Kandu
(Wadu Channel) .
It was reported (1972) that an E set existed until within the line joining Male and
Hulule, then slack water between Funadhoo and Dunidu, when a strong E set
was experienced to the anchorage. Four hours after LW, with the flood current
tending to oppose the current, a moderate NE flow was experienced in the
lagoon.
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currents could be weak and variable at times, but trong sets may always be
encountered.
Aspect:
Male is identified from N and NE by a white mosque and minaret, and radio
masts at its SE corner.
The E, S, and W coasts of Male are fringed by an unbroken reef, awash,
extending from 23m to 0.2 mile from the S coast.
The N side of the island is protected by a breakwater, about 1.2m high and 4m
wide, which is connected to the land at each end.
Six passages lead through the breakwater into the harbor, with another into a
shallow pool at the W end. Lights are shown from beacons, painted in black and
white bands, lying on each side of each of the passages passages.
Male (Maldives)
Posée sur les flots, la capitale des
Maldives compte 100 000 habitants sur
2 km², soit le tiers de la population du
pays.
La ville est située sur l'île de Malé
d'une superficie de 1,5 km² dans l'atoll
de Malé (Kaafu) dans le sud de
l'archipel des Maldives.
Malé est depuis 800 ans le centre des
Maldives.
Récemment la population de l'île a tellement augmenté que l'on a dû l'agrandir
artificiellement pour satisfaire à la demande croissante.
Aujourd'hui plus d'un tiers de la surface de l'île a été gagné sur l'Océan Indien.
L'île est densément urbanisée, la ville prenant l'essentiel de la surface de l'île.
Une base d'hydravions ainsi qu'un port sont situés sur l'île.
L'aéroport international de Malé est situé sur l'île d'Hulule avoisinante.
De nombreux projets d'extension sur la mer ont permis d'agrandir le port.
Malé est le centre du commerce de la noix de coco, de la fibre de coco, du
coprah, et des coquillages de cowry.
Les meilleurs spots de surf se situent dans les atolls de Malé N et de Malé S.
Pour la région de Malé Nord en général, la saison du surf s'étend d'avril à
octobre. Dans le S, des safaris-surf sont organisés sur l'atoll de
Hadhdhunmalthee et celui de Huvadhoo.
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latitude) et qu'il existe une masse terrestre très réduite au S de celui-ci, une houle
générée par les quarantièmes rugissants (phénomène météorologique créé à
l'extrème S de l'Océan Indien) vient frapper les îles de ces deux atolls avec une
grande vigueur, créant les meilleures vagues du pays. La meilleure saison pour
s'y rendre tourne autour de janvier.
4°10.25 N
8.1.8.13.1 - Malé Inter island Harbour (Kaafu) 73°30.08 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu) - Malé island (Kaafu)

South West Harbor is protected by a

rough breakwater of heaped
coral extending 0.15 mile from the SW extremity of Male.
The harbor is used by inter-island trading boats, cargo lighters, and deep-draft
vessels at anchor.
The Custom House lies on the main quay facing the main passage through the
breakwater.
Red obstruction lights are shown from the radio masts at the SE end of Male.
4°10.75 N
8.1.8.13.2 - Male commercial harbour (Kaafu) 73°30.24 E
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Male, the principal port, is centrally

situated at NW corner of Male. Male'
Commercial Harbour is situated on the
NW side of Male' island.
All cargo vessels are handled at
Alongside and as well as at anchorage
using Barge operation. Most of the container ships are handled at Alongside
Berth.
The port handles all types of cargo except dry bulk, liquefied petroleum and
gases.
The harbour area also incorporates a marina.
Approaches:
Except in very heavy rain the S.W monsoon, the visibility is good. And landfall
can be made easily. The TV tower, south of Male? in position : Lat 04 10.2N
Long. 73 30.9 E. is visible at a distance of 30 miles. The dome of the Islamic
centre in position : Lat 04 10.7 N. Long 73 30.85 E. and the minaret of Grand
Mosque (Islamic Centre) in position : Lat 04 10.69 N. Long 73 30.83 E. are also
visible for approaching vessels.
Vessels approaching Male port should contact Harbour control on VHF channel
10 two hours prior to arrival pilot boarding ground (Lat 04 10.0 N Log. 073.32.0 E)
Passages:Gaadhoo Koa,(Male Passage) the passage between the reefs fringing
Male and Hulhule, is about 4 cables wide at its outer end and has a depth of
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Funadhoo with deep water in both channels. The North Channel is

recommended. The Gaadhoo Koa is the recommended approach to the
anchorage North of Male for all vessels at safe speed. Bodukalhi, (Kanduoiygiri
Passage) is 8 cables wide at its outer end and has a depth of 40m in the fairway.
Male Viligili passage is another safe passage safe entrance to Male anchorage.
Mariners should exercise caution when using this channel as a shoal of 5.0m lies
in the centre of the channel.
Gaadhoo Koa Channel Lights: Navigational Lights have been installed to mark
Gaadhoo Koa Channel. Please refer BA chart 3323
Mooring: 3 Head line to shore Bollard 70t and 2 Astern Line to shore Bollard 70 t
Cruise Vessels: Passenger vessels are handled at anchorage. Number of berths
available: None
Specialised Cargo Facilities: No Ro-Ro berths. Containers and conventional
cargo are handled at Berth and at Anchorage.
Tanker Facilities: Tanker terminal is available at Funadhoo and Thilafushi Island.
Vessels below 15000 tons displacement and draft of 8.0m can be handled at
these berths. Tankers are also handled at anchorage, and ship-to-ship transfer is
possible. Two mooring buoys are fitted near Hulhule Island (Male International
Airport).
LPG/LNG Facilities: Gas Tankers (LPG) terminal is available at Thilafushi Island
two terminal one STO PLC Terminal and one Vila gas terminal. Vessels length
130m draft 8meters can be berthed in these two terminals.
Hoses: International connection can be used.
Cargo Operations: Vessels are handled on first come first serve basis.
Stevedores: The Maldives Ports Limited is the sole stevedoring company.
Average load/discharge rate is 2,500 f/t per day, depending on type of
commodities, ship?s gear and port situation. Overtime is possible, Saturday to
Wednesday for 2 hours after midnight, if the vessel is expected to complete its
loading or unloading within 2 hours and on Thursday from 2400-0800 hrs. if the
vessel can complete within the additional 8 hours.
Fresh Water: Fresh water is available on request in any quantity. Average supply
rate 15 m/t per hour.
Fuel: MGO/available at berths by bunker barges and small Tanker ships at
anchorage.
Chandlery: Ship supply service can be arranged through ship?s Agent.
Services: Radar/Gyro and communications equipment repairs possible from
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Repairs: Workshops are available for mechanical repairs. Limited fabrication/steel
work is available.
Opening / Closing Hatches: Normally done by ships crew. However port
stevedores can open and close hatches on request.
Shore Leave: Possible after inward clearance is granted.
Repatriation: Facilities exist for effecting crew changes and arranging necessary
repatriation.
Identification Cards: Seaman?s book/Passport. Or ship ID card can be use while
leaving and entering gates.
Ship Stores : Loading of ship store Customs permission required.
4°10.69 N
8.1.8.13.3 - Malé harbour Sawmill Pt (kaafu) 73°30.99 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu) - Malé island (Kaafu)

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The Maldives group of Islands

extends in a N/S direction from 00
41.48 S
to approx 08 00N, to the SW of the
Indian subcontinent. Male' the
principal port, is centrally situated on
the E side of the group.
The inner harbor is used by small local
craft and has depths of 1.8 to 3m. The
main passage, in the middle of the
breakwater and 0.5 mile WNW of
Sawmill Point,
the NE point of the island, is 17m wide.
Maximum Draft: 9.5m (Alongside Berth) 20-40m (At Outer Anchorage)
Tel: + 960 3329339
Fax: + 960 3323252
E-mail: maldport@dhivehinet.net.mv
4°10.33 N
8.1.8.13.4 - Surfing in Malé (Kaafu) 73°31.12 E
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Eastern reef of Male?, Southern tip

of North Male? Atoll: A couple of
shifting peaks, popular with locals,
riding surfboards and boogie
boards. The reef picks up plenty of
swell. Best in W winds. Accessible
from the shore.

4°10.49 N
8.1.8.14 - Gaadhoo Koa (Malé passage) (Kaafu) 73°31.44 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Difuri Malé (N Kaafu)

Gaadhoo Koa (Gaadiinoo Koa) Gaadhoo Koa (Male Passage), the channel
close E of Male, is the recommended channel.
The fairway is about 0.4 mile wide between the reefs extending SE of Maleand S
of Hulule airstrip.
Caution is necessary as strong cross sets of up to 6 knots caused by the season
monssons occur across the mouth of the channel. The W channel (Vaadhoo
Kandu) between Male and Viligili is not recommended.
Gaadhoo Koa (Male Passage) is approached with the E side of Dhoonidhu
bearing 337°, and open NE of Funadhoo until the S end of Hulule runway bears
085°. Then steer through the middle of the channel between Funadhoo and
Hulule, and as required round the N side of Funadhoo to approach the
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The outline of the reefs is very distinct.

In 1983, it was reported that because of the extended runway S on Hulule Island,
a more appropriate approach through Male Passage should be made from farther
SE, maintaining a midchannel course.
A vessel, at the approach on course 345°, reported observing a current setting
NNE at 3.5 knots until the S tip of the runway was abeam to starboard, when a
strong S to SW set of 4 knots was encountered with numerous eddies between
Small mill Point and Wild Point. To remain in mid-channel and to counteract the
set and drift, a course of 008° was steered, thereafter, adjusting as necessary to
the anchorage.
If approaching Male from W, enter Kaashidoo Channel (Kaashidoo) between
Thoddoo (Thuddu) and Goidhoo Atoll (Horsburgh Atoll), 25 miles N of it. Pass
close N clear of Toddu and then steer SE for Vaadhoo Kandu (Wadu Channel).
When Male is identified and approached, follow the directions as mentioned
above.
Low-powered vessels, sailing vessels, and vessels arriving from E, may use the
opening in the reef 6 miles NNE of Male.
Steer to pass about 0.6 mile S of Lankanfinolhu, then N and W of the reef lying
0.5 mile NW of Kaduoiygiri. Then steer S to pass W of Vihamanaafushi, a
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4°17.13 N
8.1.9 - Furanafushi (N Kaafu) 73°25.26 E
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Furana Fushi, near Malé, host a resort.

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Furanafushi (Kaafu)
Cette île, à proximité de Malé, dans
un cadre enchanteur, est dotée de tout
le confort. La plage de sable est
agrémentée de belles petites criques.

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4°15.78 N
8.1.10 - Bandos island (N Kaafu) 73°30.12 E
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Bandos island (Kaafu)

The island of Bandos is 2 km² aera.
It was open at tourist in 1972.
The turquoise of the lagoon, the lush
green vegetation, the pearl white
beaches are very beautifull.

Bandos island (Kaafu)

Presque ronde, elle a une superficie Bandos island (Kaafu)
relativement
importante de 2km². Elle fut ouverte au tourisme dès 1972.

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4°12.74 N
8.1.11 - Feydhoofinolhu island (N Kaafu) 73°29.08 E
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Feydhoofinolhu island (Kaafu)

Feydhoofinolhu, a bare sandy islet,
surrounded by a steep-to reef which
dries in places, lies 2.3 miles N of
Viligili.
Breakwaters extend from the islet.
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4°11.84 N
8.1.12 - Giraavaru island (N Kaafu) 73°24.26 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Giraavaru island (N Kaafu)

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Giraavaru (Kaadu)
Giraavaru an islet covered in scrub
and with a few coconut palms, lies on
the SW side of Male Atoll, about 0.5
mile within the outer edge of the barrier
reef.
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the reef extending 1 mile W of Giravaru; a similar islet lies 1 mile S of

Giravaru.
It's an island of Malé atoll that host a turist resort.
4°11.37 N
8.1.13 - Giraavaru Irumathee Kandu and Giraavaru Uthuru kandu
73°24.54 (N
E Kaa
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll

A good, easily discernible channel, S of Giravaru, with a least depth of 48m in

its center, leads through the barrier reef.
A wider, less deep channel lies NW of Giravaru; a shoal patch, with a least depth
of 3.4m, lies in the channel, about 0.7 mile NW of Giravaru, where it broadens out
into the lagoon.

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4°10.41 N
8.1.14 - Viligili island (N Kaafu) 73°29.15 E
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Viligili island (Kaafu)

Viligili (Wilingili), a low wooded islet
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of Male.
It is surrounded by steep-to foul ground extending up to 0.3 mile offshore.
The light on the islet is reported to be a good landmark.
The channel between Viligili and Male has a 5.5m shoal in the middle, with 11m
and 15.4m shoals lying about 0.2 mile and 0.4 mile, respectively, N of it. Tidal
currents in this channel are strong and tide rips form near the shoals; navigation
of the channel is not recommended.

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4°10.40 N
8.1.15 - Funadhoo island (Kaafu) 73°28.82 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll - North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll - Funadhoo island (Kaafu)

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Funadhoo island (Kaafu)

Funadhoo (Funidu) lies about 0.3
mile N of the E end of Male, and is
surrounded by a reef which dries in
places.
A small tank farm, with three large and
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4°09.39 N
8.1.16 - Vaadhoo (Waddu) channel 73°27.91 E
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Waddu Channel, between the S end of Male Atoll and the N end of South
Male Atoll, about 2.3 mile S, is very deep and free from dangers.
The tidal currents in the channel are very strong, the flood setting E and the ebb
W. During the monsoons, the tidal current accelerated by the prevailing current,
setting W during the Northeast Monsoon and E during the Southwest Monsoon,
attains a velocity of 4 knots, causing severe tide rips.

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4°07.29 N
8.2 - Velassaru (S Kaafu) 73°26.22 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll

Located in south male' 12

kilometres from the capital city, the
laguna maldives resort a tranquil
tropical setting situated among groves
of coconut palms floating in the dreamy
blue water of its private lagoon.
The lagoon which surrounds the island
is ideal for snorkelling, canoeing and
windsurfing.
Île située au S de Malé, à 12 km. La
plage est magnifique avec ses grands
palmiers. Le lagon qui entoure l'île est
idéal pour faire de la plongée. II suffit
de passer en bateau la barrière de
corail et d'approcher de Velassaru pour
ressentir cette inoubliable sensation de
bout du monde. Trente minutes
suffisent pour rejoindre cette île
paradisiaque de l'atoll Malé sud,
perdue dans l'Océan Indien
Sur ce bout de terre baigné par un incomparable lagon turquoise.

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4°05.03 N
8.3 - Embudhu (S Kaafu) 73°30.72 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll

alif alif
Cette île de forme arondie et à la
végétation luxuriante est proche de la
célèbre passe de Vadoo, ce qui en fait
l'une des bases préférées des
plongeurs.

3°48.74 N
8.4 - Rihivelli island (S Kaafu) 73°24.70 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Kaafu atoll

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Rihivelli
Au bord de la barrière de corail, au S
plage de Rihivelli
de l'atoll de Male S, lîle est longue
de 350m et large de 75 m avec une orientation NS.
Deux îles désertes sont accessibles à pied, en planche à voile ou en catamaran:
* l'île aux Oiseaux
* l'île du Soleil Levant.L'île Robinson à l'état pur. Une île où l'on se met très vite
au rythme tropical. Le plus dur sera de quitter ce petit paradis, un jour qu'on
souhaite le plus lointain possible.

île du Soleil Levant

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île du Soleil Levant

L'île aux Oiseaux

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3°59.07 N
9 - Ari Atoll (Maldives) 72°49.70 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Ari Atoll (Maldives)

A Maayafushi (Maldives)

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Ari Atoll (Maldives)

Ari atoll est une des zones touristiques
les plus développées aux Maldives.
Les centre de plongée y sont
exceptionnels.
Ari Atoll (Maldives)
4°07.12 N
9.1 - Maayafushi (Maldives) 72°56.27 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Ari Atoll (Maldives)

Petite île au NE de l'atoll d'Ari,

entourée d'un grand lagon couleur
émeuraude avec une plage magnifique
de sable blanc.C'est un lieu de
rendez-vous pour les plongeurs.

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3°26.85 N
10 - Vaavu atoll 73°31.39 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Vaavu atoll

A Vattaru Atholl (Maurice) B Dhiggiri (Maldives)

C Foththeyo Muli (Maldives) D Foththeyo Bodufushi (Maldives)

Vaavu atoll includes two natural atolls; the main Felidhu Atoll and the smaller
circular Vattaru, which has only one little islet and is 9 kilometers in diameter.
Vaavu atoll comporte deux atolls géographiques:
* l'atoll de Vaavu proprement dit, grand atoll circulaire de 9km de diamètre,
* l'atoll de Vattaru qui comporte une seule île inhabitée.
Il compte 17 îles et une population qui n'atteint pas les 2000 habitants, avec cinq

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villages de pêcheurs très peu peuplés.

L'atoll de Vaavu est une véritable merveille géographique. De la forme d'une
botte, il constitue la pointe la plus orientale de l'archipel des Maldives.
3°39.52 N
10.1 - Dhiggiri (Maldives) 73°29.84 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Vaavu atoll

Dhiggiri is a small and friendly island

with a white sandy beach and a blue
lagoon.

Dhiggiri est une petite île

sympathique avec sa superbe plage de
sable blanc et fin qui descend en pente
douce vers
le lagon. Elle offre de bonnes conditions pour la plongée libre et la nage.
3°29.65 N
10.2 - Foththeyo Muli (Maldives) 73°44.57 E

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Indian Ocean - Maldives - Vaavu atoll

Fotteyo Muli is the easternmost point of the Maldives archipelago. In addition

to this, the 55 kilometres long unbroken reef that stretches from the ?toe' to the
?heel' of the ?boot' is the longest reef in the Maldives.
Le récif intact d'une longueur
de55km s'étend de "l'orteil", Foththeyo
Muli, au "talon" de la chaussure. C'est
le plus long des Maldives.

3°27.18 N
10.3 - Foththeyo Bodufushi (Maldives) 73°45.40 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Vaavu atoll

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The reefs of the eastern side of the atoll are in pristine condition and are
wonderful for divers and snorkellers alike. There are many thrilling shark dives in
the atoll, where divers may be lucky enough to see hammerhead sharks as well
as the more common grey reef sharks.
Foththeyo-Bodufushi, grande île
déserte, se trouve dans l'extrême est
de l'atoll Felidhoo. Le signe particulier,
reconnaissable de loin, de
Foththeyo-Bodufushi est un immense
pylône radio. Le nom double de l'île
vient du fait qu'à l'origine, il y avait deux
îles, Foththeyo, et sa voisine,
Bodufushi; comme c'est souvent le cas
aux Maldives, le vent, les vagues
et les courants ont fini par les réunir.
L'île de Foththeyo Bodufushi offre les sites de plongée les plus interressants des
Maldives.
Les récifs E de l'atoll sont parfaitement préservés: un régal pour les plongeurs.
Avec quelque chance on peut y rencontrer des requins marteaux ou plus
simplement des requins gris.
3°15.01 N
10.4 - Vattaru Atholl (Maurice) 73°26.45 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Vaavu atoll

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Situé au S de Vaavu atoll, Vattaru atoll, de forme circulaire, a 9km de diamètre. Il

comporte une seule île inhabitée.

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2°58.39 N
11 - Meemu (Mulaku) atoll (Maldives) 73°29.66 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Meemu (Mulaku) atoll (Maldives)

A Muli (Maldives) B Mulaku Kandu (Maldives)

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Meemu (Mulaku) atoll (Maldives)

D'une longueur de 47km et d'une
largeur de 30 km, il regroupe environ
35 îles, dont la plupart se trouvent sur
le côté E. Ses 5000 habitants occupent
9 des îles seulement.
L'ouverture de sites de plongée va
permettre d'explorer des zones jusque
là inviolées.
Le long du récif frangeant du N, il
existe
5 passes, la meilleure étant celle située le plus à l'W, connue sous le nom de
Mulaku Kandu.
3°05.30 N
11.1 - Mulaku Kandu (Maldives) 73°36.83 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Meemu (Mulaku) atoll (Maldives)

Mulaku Kandu has the unusual

feature of a large submerged pinnacle
rising from very deep water in the
centre of the channel. The pinnacle is
covered with beautiful soft corals and
surrounded by a myriad of marine life.
The channels on the western rim of the
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make fantastic dive sites. As they are exposed, the best diving in these would be
during the southwest monsoon. The atoll has traditionally been, and still is a
popular port of call for vessels plying between the southern atolls and the capital.
Boats stopover for the night often at the capital island Muli. The main occupation
in the atoll is fishing.
Mulaku Kandu présente l'aspect
inhabituel d'un vaste pic submergé
s'élevant des profondeurs de l'eau au
centre du chenal. Le pic est recouvert
de magnifiques coraux et entouré d'une
myriade d'êtres aquatiques.
Par tradition, les navires venus du S et se rendant à Male font escale dans cet
atoll, en particulier à la capitale, Muli.
L'activité essentielle est la pêche, surtout sur l'île de Dhiggaru.
2°55.00 N
11.2 - Muli (Maldives) 73°34.00 E
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Muli est une île de 1500 hab, assez

grande et très jolie. Il y a plusieurs
restaurants, plein de petits magasins,
un hôpital, une école.

la plage de Muli
2°55.99 N
12 - Konipafuri 73°03.00 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives

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0°33.28 N
13 - Huvadhoo Atoll 73°16.72 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Huvadhoo Atoll

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0°35.26 S
14 - Seenu (Addu) atoll (Maldives) 73°11.45 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Seenu (Addu) atoll (Maldives)

A Gan (Maldives)

Seenu (Addu) atoll (Maldives)

L'histoire de l'atoll est unique, car
durant la Seconde guerre mondiale il
devint un centre stratégique de
première
importance pour les mouvements de troupes britaniques dans l'océan indien. L'île
de Gan, qui fait partie de l'atoll, a en effet servi de base à l'armée de l'air
britannique entre la Seconde Guerre mondiale et 1976.

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Le développement touristique de l'atoll a été favorisé par la bonne connaissance

de l'anglais de la population et les infrastructures laissées par les Britanniques.
Hithadhoo, la capitale, deuxième ville des Maldives, est une cité animée.
0°42.18 S
14.1 - Gan (Maldives) 73°11.12 E
Indian Ocean - Maldives - Seenu (Addu) atoll (Maldives)

Cette grande île de 5km de long sur 3

km
de large fut une base pour la marine et l'armée de l'air britanique de 1912 à 1974.
Pour cette raison l'île est très bien équipée et la plupart de la population parle
anglais.
L'île voisine de Viligili dispose d'une des plus belles plages de l'atoll. La plongée
sous-marine permet de découvrire de nombreuses épaves et une faune
pélagique importante.
Une digue permet de visiter l'une des quatre îles avoisinantes, où vivent de
pêche et de cultures potagères, environ 20 000 maldiviens.

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