RTL service set to be launched in Baa Atoll next week

Transport Ministry states preparations are complete to commence Raajje Transport Link (RTL) high-speed ferry service in Baa Atoll starting next week.

Transport Ministry, via a statement on Thursday, said the service will be provided free-of-charge from Monday to August 3^rd to allow residents to familiarize themselves with the service.

The service will be ticketed starting from August 4^th.

Transport Ministry said residents can seamlessly book their tickets via RTL website and mobile application.

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We will be conducting awareness sessions for our RTL Ferry Service at the following islands in B. Atoll on 24th July 2025.

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Venue: Kudarikilu Pre-School
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Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall
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The Integrated National Public Ferry Network is a crucial project launched during the last MDP administration to interlink the Maldivian atolls via a high-speed ferry network. The project is being carried out in three phases, with the atolls grouped into six zones overall, and each phase focusing on specific zones.

The commencement of RTL high-speed ferry service in Baa Atoll will see the service launched at all atolls under Zone 2 in the Integrated National Public Ferry Network, with the service already available in Noonu and Raa Atoll.

According to the Ministry, efforts are underway to expand the services to the four atolls under Zone 3.

RTL services are provided by state-owned Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC).