# The Hawks _Fuel importer, distributor and bunker supplier_ - Type: Company - Also known as: The Hawks Pvt Ltd, Hawks Group, Hawks, The Hawks Private Limited - Website: https://thehawks.biz - Last reviewed: 2026-10-07 The Hawks is a privately held Maldivian company, founded in 2007, that imports and distributes fuel through a terminal at Thilafushi, a tanker fleet and 22 island fuel stations. It also supplies marine fuel abroad and has businesses in boatbuilding, construction, hotels, transport and car sales. ## Key facts - Founded: 2007, by Ahmed Rasheed Hassan. A 2018 profile says he began with a single 5,000-litre fuel truck after moving to Malé. - Headquarters: H. Zoneyria, 7th floor, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé 20057, according to the company. - Fuel stations: 22 across the Maldives after the first Faafu Atoll station opened at Bilehdhoo in September 2026. (as of 2026-09-14) - Thilafushi fuel terminal: Six storage tanks with a combined capacity of 30,000 cubic metres. The company describes it as the largest privately owned fuel storage facility in the Maldives. - Tanker fleet: Seven named tankers appear on public vessel registers under the Hawks name. The largest, Hawks Liberty, is 170 metres long with a deadweight of 25,415 tonnes. - Offices abroad: Singapore, Dubai, Colombo, Malaysia, Shanghai, Monaco, Istanbul and London. The company's factsheet counts eight international offices. - Ownership: Described as a family-owned company managed by the founder's children in a 2018 Corporate Maldives profile. The company calls itself a local family business. - Hotels: Four properties with 92 rooms in Kamadhoo, Baa Atoll, under the Hawks Hotels name, according to the company. - Staff: More than 400 in 2020, according to company managers interviewed by Island Chief. (as of 2020-12-09) - Financing: A US$15 million credit facility arranged by RCP Finance was announced in October 2023, used in part to buy the tanker Bro Developer, now Hawks Progress, according to the lender's release. (as of 2023-10-17) ## What The Hawks is _A Malé-based fuel importer and distributor that has grown into shipping, bunkering abroad, construction, hotels and car sales._ ## From one fuel truck to seven businesses _What the group does, as the company and trade press describe it._ - Fuel supply: Imports fuel and distributes it to resorts, vessels and vehicles through a terminal, floating storage vessels, barges, road bowsers and island fuel stations. - Bunkering: Supplies marine fuel in the Maldives and, since 2023, as a physical supplier in Sri Lanka, with bonded storage at the JCT Colombo Oil Bank. - Boatyard: A yard at Thilafushi of 300,000 square feet that repairs and builds vessels, including the landing craft Hawks Carrier (2020) and Hawks Voyager (2024), according to the company. - Construction: An in-house construction arm with a brick factory. The company reports 20 completed and 14 ongoing projects, among them its terminal, fuel stations, hotels and staff housing. - Hotels: Hawks Hotels runs Swarn, Biosphere, Wings and Nest in Kamadhoo, Baa Atoll, 25 minutes from Malé by seaplane, according to the company. - Transport: Speedboats, two landing craft, three tugs and five ferries. The company says the ferries are leased to the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company. - Car sales and servicing: AutoSphere by The Hawks, a showroom and service centre in Hulhumalé launched in 2026. Maldives Islamic Bank signed on as its exclusive financing partner in May 2026. **The network in the company's own numbers** From the company factsheet updated on 5 July 2026. - Clients worldwide - Bunkering vessels - Support vessels - Road bowsers - Floating storage vessels - Awards and recognitions **Under development** - The Ahmed Rasheed Hassan (ARH) Building in Hulhumalé: 15 storeys, designed by the Italian practice LEVIARCH, to house the group's offices, restaurants, wellness facilities and event space. - A second fuel station in Shaviyani Atoll, at Feevah, on land the company has acquired. - Hawksplus, a refuelling app with stored-value top-ups. ## The tankers, as the registers list them _Seven tankers trade under the Hawks name. Dimensions and tonnages are from public vessel registers; cargo capacities are the company's._ - Hawks Liberty: Built 2001. Length 170.0 m, beam 26.1 m. Deadweight 25,415 tonnes; gross tonnage 17,413. Flag: Panama. Formerly Florentino.. 30,000 CBM. Used for long-haul cargo trade and bulk fuel imports. - Hawks Progress: Built 2007. Length 146.8 m, beam 22.0 m. Deadweight 14,737 tonnes; gross tonnage 11,344. Flag: Marshall Islands. Formerly Bro Developer.. 16,200 CBM. Resupplies terminals and large bunkering operations. - Hawks Glory: Built 1999. Length 125.0 m, beam 18.8 m. Deadweight 10,226 tonnes; gross tonnage 5,994. Flag: Panama. Formerly Sun Iris and Chemical Celeste.. 11,100 CBM. Bunkering for cruise ships, fishing fleets and large yachts. - Hawks Majesty: Built 2005. Length 112.0 m, beam 19.0 m. Deadweight 8,760 tonnes; gross tonnage 5,443. Flag: Panama.. 7,750 CBM. Shuttle services and bunkering in Sri Lanka. - Hawks Javaahiru: Built 1997. Length 101.0 m, beam 15.0 m. Deadweight 4,985 tonnes; gross tonnage 2,966. Flag: Cameroon.. 5,400 CBM. Domestic resupply between atolls. - Hawks Victory: Built 2004. Length 81.0 m, beam 13.6 m. Deadweight 2,949 tonnes; gross tonnage 1,942. Formerly Sinar Tokyo and Sinar Maluku.. 3,500 CBM. Bunkering in the outer atolls and in Sri Lanka. - Hawks Pride: Built 1995. Length 89.8 m, beam 13.2 m. Deadweight 2,952 tonnes; gross tonnage 1,997. Flag: Saint Kitts and Nevis.. 3,500 CBM. Harbour and central-region fuel transfers. **Hawks Liberty** - Joined the fleet in August 2025: Maldivian business press reported the acquisition as the largest oil tanker owned by a private company in the Maldives, with a carrying capacity of over 25,415 tonnes. **Floating storage** - Hawks Prestige: Built 1991. Cargo capacity 4,528 CBM; deadweight 3,877 tonnes.. Baa Atoll, supplying the stations at Dharavandhoo, Kamadhoo and Thulhaadhoo. - Hawks Muraka: Built 1975. Cargo capacity 1,282 CBM; deadweight 1,166 tonnes.. Gaafu Alifu Atoll. - Hawks Akiri: Built 1991. Cargo capacity 1,181 CBM; deadweight 1,261 tonnes.. Dhaalu Atoll. - Hawks Onyx: Built 2025 at the Hawks Boatyard. Cargo capacity 819 CBM.. Raa Atoll, supporting the station at Hulhudhuffaaru. - Hawks Hatha: Built 1994. Cargo capacity 218 CBM; gross tonnage 291.. Haa Dhaalu Atoll. **Fleet at a glance, according to the company** - Vessels in operation - Tankers - Delivery barges - Total carrying capacity, CBM ## The companies behind the offices _Where a public register or trade report names the local company, it is shown as registered._ - Singapore: The Hawks (SG) Pte. Ltd., UEN 202300034C, incorporated 1 January 2023. Registered at 7 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec Tower One.. Sources oil products for the Maldives and Sri Lanka, trades refined products and bunker fuels, and manages ships for the group. - United Arab Emirates: The Hawks DMCC, registration DMCC-948843, at Indigo Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Ship & Bunker reported the opening of a Dubai office in March 2023.. Cargo and bunker trading; liaison with Middle East refiners and suppliers. - Sri Lanka: Hawks (Colombo) Pvt Ltd. Became a physical bunker supplier in 2023 with a Ministry of Energy licence, the Maldives Marine Journal reported.. Delivers very low sulphur fuel oil and marine gas oil at Colombo, Hambantota, Trincomalee and Galle, using Hawks Majesty and Hawks Victory. - Malaysia: The Hawks International Sdn. Bhd., registration 201801034228 (1296255-D), incorporated in 2018.. Bunker trading and supply at Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas and smaller ports in Malaysia and Indonesia. - Monaco: Hawks Monaco SAM, opened in June 2024 as the group's first European office.. Fuel supply for yachts in the Mediterranean, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. - China: Hawks Co. Ltd. (China), with an office in Yangpu District, Shanghai, according to the company.. Represents the group in mainland China and Hong Kong, with teams in Shanghai and Zhoushan. - Turkey: An Istanbul trading office announced in September 2025.. Bunker trading. - United Kingdom: A London office announced in September 2025, under the name Hawks Group (UK) Ltd.. Bunker trading. ## Awards, sponsorships and the company team - Maldives Boating Awards: Named Bunkering and Fuel Supplier of the Year at the 2018 awards. - Gold 100: Included in Corporate Maldives' Gold 100 list of leading companies, The Edition reported in 2019. - Industry events: Silver sponsor of the Maldives Safety and Security Conference in September 2026, and, according to the company, gold sponsor of the South Asian Travel Awards for the ninth time in 2026. - Club Hawks: The company futsal team finished runner-up in the 2025 Sector League and, according to the company, won the 2026 title unbeaten. - Community: The company reports support for youth, sport and civic events since 2017, and a special diesel rate of MVR 17 a litre for registered fishing vessels from August 2026. ## Timeline - 2007-01-01: The Hawks is founded. Ahmed Rasheed Hassan starts a fuel supply business in Malé. A 2018 profile says he began with one 5,000-litre truck. - 2008-01-01: Barge fleet and bunkering. The company expands its fuel supply barges and sets up bunkering services. - 2010-01-01: Ferries, landing craft and speedboats. The company moves into general maritime transport. - 2012-01-01: Retail and construction. Hawks Shops open in the atolls and the company begins making bricks and paver blocks. - 2014-01-01: First hotel investment. The start of what became Hawks Hotels. - 2017-01-01: Boatyard established at Thilafushi. A full-service yard for engineering, fibreglass work and machining. - 2019-02-14: Fuel farm at Thilafushi. Hotelier Maldives reports a 30,000-tonne fuel farm built in 15 months with 14 loading stations. - 2023-01-01: Singapore company incorporated. The Hawks (SG) Pte. Ltd. is registered in Singapore. - 2023-03-09: Dubai office opens. Ship & Bunker reports a newly opened Dubai office with five staff. - 2023-06-14: Physical bunker supply begins in Sri Lanka. The company becomes a licensed physical supplier with bonded storage in Colombo. - 2023-10-17: US$15 million credit facility announced. RCP Finance says the facility helped fund the purchase of the tanker Bro Developer, now Hawks Progress. - 2024-06-24: Monaco office opens. Hawks Monaco SAM begins serving the yacht sector, the group's first European office. - 2025-08-17: Hawks Liberty joins the fleet. The 170-metre tanker is reported as the largest owned by a private company in the Maldives. - 2025-09-15: Istanbul and London offices announced - 2026-04-21: AutoSphere launches in Hulhumalé. A car showroom and service centre. Maldives Islamic Bank becomes its exclusive financing partner on 31 May. - 2026-09-14: 22nd fuel station opens. The first Hawks station in Faafu Atoll opens at Bilehdhoo. ## Key people - [Ahmed Rasheed Hassan](): Chairperson - [Hassan Rifau](): Chief Executive Officer - [Hussain Aman](): Managing Director - [Ahmed Rasheed Hassan](): Founder (2007-01-01) ## Ownership - The founder's family (shareholdings not published): (as of 2018-11-12) ## Footprint - The Hawks Thilafushi Terminal, Maldives: delivered. Six tanks, 30,000 cubic metres of storage and a 60-metre jetty. The boatyard is on the same island. - Hawks Fuel Hulhumale, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. K. Hulhumalé. - Hawks Fuel Hoarafushi, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. HA. Hoarafushi. - Hawks Fuel Hulhudhuffaaru, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. R. Hulhudhuffaaru. - Hawks Fuel Velidhoo, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. N. Velidhoo. - Hawks Fuel Dharavandhoo, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. B. Dharavandhoo. - Hawks Fuel Kamadhoo, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. B. Kamadhoo. - Hawks Fuel Thoddoo, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. AA. Thoddoo. - Hawks Fuel Muli, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. M. Muli. - Hawks Fuel Vilufushi, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. Th. Vilufushi. - Hawks Fuel Isdhoo, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. L. Isdhoo. - Hawks Fuel Fonadhoo, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. L. Fonadhoo. - Hawks Fuel Madaveli, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. GDh. Madaveli. - Hawks Fuel (Funaadu) Fuvahmulah, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. Gn. Fuvahmulah. - Hawks Fuel (Dhoodigan) Fuvahmulah, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. Gn. Fuvahmulah. - Hawks Fuel Thulhaadhoo, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. B. Thulhadhoo. - Hawks Fuel Kendhikulhudhoo, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. N. Kendhikulhudhoo. - Hawks Fuel Hithadhoo, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. L. Hithadhoo. - Hawks Fuel Feydhoo, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. Sh. Feydhoo. - Hawks Fuel Dhidhdhoo, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. Ha. Dhidhdhoo. - Hawks Fuel Ihavandhoo, Maldives: delivered. Fuel station. Ha. Ihavandhoo. - Hawks Fuel Bilehdhoo, Maldives: delivered. The first Hawks station in Faafu Atoll, opened in September 2026. Position approximate. - Hawks Hotels, Kamadhoo, Maldives: delivered. Swarn, Biosphere, Wings and Nest: four properties with 92 rooms, according to the company. - Singapore office, Singapore: delivered. The Hawks (SG) Pte. Ltd., Suntec Tower One. - Dubai office, United Arab Emirates: delivered. The Hawks DMCC, Jumeirah Lakes Towers. - Colombo office, Sri Lanka: delivered. Hawks (Colombo) Pvt Ltd; physical bunker supply since 2023. - Malaysia office, Malaysia: delivered. The Hawks International Sdn. Bhd., Subang Jaya. - Shanghai office, China: delivered. Hawks Co. Ltd. (China), Yangpu District. - Monaco office, Monaco: delivered. Hawks Monaco SAM; yacht fuel supply. - Istanbul office, Turkey: delivered. Trading office announced in September 2025. - London office, United Kingdom: delivered. Office announced in September 2025. ## Sources - [Company timeline](https://thehawks.biz/our-timeline). The Hawks Pvt Ltd (company website), Viewed 7 October 2026 - [Our fleet](https://thehawks.biz/fleet). The Hawks Pvt Ltd (company website), Viewed 7 October 2026 - [Our team](https://thehawks.biz/our-team). The Hawks Pvt Ltd (company website), Viewed 7 October 2026 - [The Hawks office: Maldives, and the pages for each overseas office](https://thehawks.biz/office/maldives). The Hawks Pvt Ltd (company website), Viewed 7 October 2026 - [Locate us: fuel stations, terminal and hotels](https://thehawks.biz/locate-us). The Hawks Pvt Ltd (company website), Viewed 7 October 2026 - [Company factsheet](https://thehawks.biz/factsheet). The Hawks Pvt Ltd (company website), Updated 5 July 2026 - [Media centre](https://thehawks.biz/media-center). The Hawks Pvt Ltd (company website), August 2025 to September 2026 - [What we do: fuel terminal, boatyard, construction, hotels, transport](https://thehawks.biz/what-we-do/fuel-terminal). The Hawks Pvt Ltd (company website), Viewed 7 October 2026 - [Our commitment to sustainability](https://thehawks.biz/sustainability). The Hawks Pvt Ltd (company website), Viewed 7 October 2026 - [HAWKS LIBERTY, IMO 9228722](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9228722). VesselFinder, Viewed 7 October 2026 - [HAWKS PROGRESS, IMO 9313125](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9313125). VesselFinder, Viewed 7 October 2026 - [HAWKS GLORY, IMO 9207857](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9207857). VesselFinder, Viewed 7 October 2026 - [HAWKS MAJESTY, IMO 9311268](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9311268). VesselFinder, Viewed 7 October 2026 - [HAWKS JAVAAHIRU, IMO 9174232](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9174232). VesselFinder, Viewed 7 October 2026 - [HAWKS VICTORY, IMO 9297709](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9297709). VesselFinder, Viewed 7 October 2026 - [HAWKS PRIDE, IMO 9104445](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9104445). VesselFinder, Viewed 7 October 2026 - [MT Hawks Liberty joins Hawks fleet as nation's biggest private tanker](https://corporatemaldives.com/mt-hawks-liberty-joins-hawks-fleet-as-nations-biggest-private-tanker/). Corporate Maldives, 17 August 2025 - [Hawks Pvt Ltd expands fleet with nation's largest private oil tanker](https://standard.mv/hawks-pvt-ltd-expands-fleet-with-nations-largest-private-oil-tanker/). The Standard Maldives, 16 August 2025 - [Mr. Ahmed Rasheed Hassan, Founder & Chairman of The Hawks Pvt Ltd](https://corporatemaldives.com/mr-ahmed-rasheed-hassan-founder-chairman-of-the-hawks-pvt-ltd/). Corporate Maldives, 12 November 2018 - [Hawks Pvt Ltd makes monumental move closer to customers](https://edition.mv/business/12524). The Edition, 22 September 2019 - [The Hawks Pvt Ltd develops fuel farm on Thilafushi Island](https://hoteliermaldives.com/hawks-pvt-ltd-fuel-farm/). Hotelier Maldives, 14 February 2019 - [Hawks opens first fuel station in Faafu Atoll](https://edition.mv/business/54153). The Edition, 14 September 2026 - [MIB signs MoU with Autosphere by The Hawks as exclusive financing partner](https://mib.com.mv/news/123). Maldives Islamic Bank, 31 May 2026 - [AutoSphere by The Hawks launches in Hulhumalé with focus on professional vehicle servicing](https://corporatemaldives.com/autosphere-by-the-hawks-launches-in-hulhumale-with-focus-on-professional-vehicle-servicing/). Corporate Maldives, 21 April 2026 - [Bunker trader and supplier The Hawks opens Dubai office](https://shipandbunker.com/news/world/499786-bunker-trader-and-supplier-the-hawks-opens-dubai-office). Ship & Bunker, 9 March 2023 - [Hawks Group opens first European office in Monaco](https://shipandbunker.com/news/emea/255209-hawks-group-opens-first-european-office-in-monaco). Ship & Bunker, 24 June 2024 - [Hawks Group expands with new Istanbul trading office](https://shipandbunker.com/news/world/428276-hawks-group-expands-with-new-istanbul-trading-office). Ship & Bunker, 15 September 2025 - [Hawks Group announces opening of London office](https://shipandbunker.com/news/emea/415758-hawks-group-announces-opening-of-london-office). Ship & Bunker, 16 September 2025 - [Bunker supplier Hawks Energy hires Jonathan McIlroy as Global Commercial Manager](https://shipandbunker.com/news/emea/313852-bunker-supplier-hawks-energy-hires-jonathan-mcilroy-as-global-commercial-manager). Ship & Bunker, 3 June 2024 - [Hawks becomes newest physical bunker supplier in Sri Lanka](https://mmj.mv/hawks-becomes-newest-physical-bunker-supplier-in-sri-lanka/). Maldives Marine Journal (MMJ), 14 June 2023 - [The Hawks (SG) Pte. Ltd., UEN 202300034C](https://recordowl.com/company/the-hawks-sg-pte-ltd). RecordOwl (Singapore company records), Viewed 7 October 2026 - [The Hawks DMCC, LEI 2138003HVGQAJHWO9W63](https://www.lei-lookup.com/record/2138003HVGQAJHWO9W63/). LEI Lookup (Global LEI index), Viewed 7 October 2026 - [The Hawks International Sdn. Bhd., 201801034228 (1296255-D)](https://www.creditscan.com.my/Malaysia-Company/THE-HAWKS-INTERNATIONAL-SDN-BHD/1296255-D). CreditScan (Malaysia company records), Viewed 7 October 2026 - [Private companies dominate 2018 Maldives Boating Awards](https://raajje.mv/47068). RaajjeMV, 2018 - [Maldives Safety and Security Conference 2026 begins with focus on tourism risks](https://hoteliermaldives.com/maldives-safety-and-security-conference-2026-begins-with-focus-on-tourism-risks/). Hotelier Maldives, 29 September 2026 - [Runner-up Hawks start Sector League with a win](https://edition.mv/sports/52967). The Edition, 30 July 2026 - [RCP Finance announces $15 million credit facility for The Hawks Pvt Ltd](https://bebeez.eu/2023/10/17/rcp-finance-announces-15-million-credit-facility-for-the-hawks-pvt-ltd-a-leading-maldives-based-premium-fuel-distributor/). RCP Finance (press release, republished by BeBeez), 17 October 2023 - [Exclusive group interview with The Hawks](https://islandchief.com/news/exclusive-group-interview-with-the-hawks-52496). Island Chief, 9 December 2020 --- Canonical URL: https://www.goodmorningmaldives.com/entities/the-hawks Source: Good Morning Maldives. Cite the canonical URL when quoting.