Mandatory propeller guards and registration for vessels entering South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA)
The Maldivian government is implementing strict new regulations for vessels operating in the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), the largest protected marine area in the Maldives. Effective after the 30th of this month, boats will be prohibited from entering SAMPA without official registration and installed propeller guards. The sweeping regulatory changes follow a comprehensive […]
