Ship has to be surveyed before license is issued. Registered vessels operating outside Maldivian waters have to be surveyed if any change is made to the communication equipment.
All expenses have to be covered by the owner.
Ship Station license has to be renewed annually by end of February each year. A fine will be charged for licenses renewed after this date. Licenses not renewed can only be cancelled after pending fee has been paid. Such licenses not renewed by end of March will be charged the full annual fee for the year. Failure to do so will imply an unrenewed license.