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Transport Sector

Transport is one of the biggest challenges in the Maldives. Islands are remotely located and moving between islands means travelling across water. There are a few islands that are big enough to be linked via bridges and causeways. On these islands a land transport service may be viable. By and large, the Transport Sector is dominated by maritime and air transportation. Male, the country's commercial and financial center, has a well developed sea port and the country's only international airport for passenger traffic.

National Competency Standards from Transport Sector

Take a look at the currently published Standards in Transport Sector

  • National Certificate III in Boat Operations

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-24

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Operations

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-24

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III in Bus Operations

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-24

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate I, III and IV in Marine Mechnic

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-02

    Level 1 (.PDF)

    Level 3 (.PDF)

    Level 4 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III in Automotive Maintenance

    Last Updated at: 2025-09-17

    Level 1 (.PDF)

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III & IV in Ticketing & Reservation

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-02

    Level 3 (.PDF)

    Level 4 (.PDF)

  • National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

    Last Updated at: 2025-06-30

    Level 5 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

    Last Updated at: 2025-06-30

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III in Driving (Light Vehicle)

    Last Updated at: 2025-06-30

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III in Tug Operator

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-01

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Diploma in Marine Engineering

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-02

    Level 5 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III in Boat Building Inspector Training

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-02

    Level 3 (.PDF)

Registered Training Providers in Transport Sector

Take a look at the currently Registered Training Providers and the Registered Training Programs in Transport Sector at Maldives National Skills Development Authority

Transport Sector Council Members

Take a look at the esteemed members of our Transport Employment Sector Council

  • Aishath Neesha Khaleel

    Aishath Neesha Khaleel

    Chairperson

    General Manager, Maldives Ports Limited

  • Mohamed Zaid

    Mohamed Zaid

    Vice Chairperson

    Head of Center for Maritime Studies, The Maldives National University

  • Ahmed Shahid

    Ahmed Shahid

    Member

    Industry Expert

  • Ahmed Shameem

    Ahmed Shameem

    Member

    Director General, Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation

  • Ahmed Shujau

    Ahmed Shujau

    Member

    Chief Inspector of Police, Maldives Police Service

  • Asiyath Haneef

    Asiyath Haneef

    Member

    Industry Expert

  • Fathimath Haula

    Fathimath Haula

    Member

    Senior National Skills Quality Assurance Officer, Maldives National Skills Development Authority

  • Ismail Fariq

    Ismail Fariq

    Member

    Chief Sales Officer, Maldives Transport & Contracting Company (MTCC)

  • Mohamed Jamshad

    Mohamed Jamshad

    Member

    Colonel, Maldives National Defence Force