The Maldives will pursue aggressive regulatory action against those who tarnish the good standing and reputation of the nation

The Government of the Republic of Maldives, in no uncertain terms, refutes the assumption that a vessel named Xin Yuan 18 is of Maldivian origin – no such vessel is registered in the country. Further we condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the use of our National Flag in a manner so as to tarnish the good standing and reputation of our nation and that of our people.

The Government of Maldives gives high priority to the implementation of all resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, including the Resolutions on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea).

The Administration is currently investigating the matter and wishes to make clear that the Maldives will pursue aggressive action against any such acts which affects the National Identity in such a detrimental manner.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has today released a statement confirming that the vessel ‘Xin Yuan 18’ is not registered in the Maldives, as has the Transport Authority.

Maldivian authorities do not allow flag of convenience to foreign owned vessels to operate outside Maldivian waters.