Extend the navigation License for commercial ship

This service allows the customers (companies) to extend the navigation license for foreign commercial ship.

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How to apply

Terms and conditions

Certificates proving seaworthiness of the vessel must be valid based on national requirements and international maritime conventions for ratification
The vessel must be classified by one of the classification bodies approved by the Maritime Administration in the UAE if it is 24 meters or more long or if it is 150 tons or more
The foreign vessel must have an authorized shipping agent in the UAE who is in charge of completing the licensing procedures of the ship and the seafarers working on it with the Maritime Department and following up on all matters related to the work of the ship during its presence in the maritime areas of the country.
The foreign vessel must be linked to an employment contract with one of the maritime companies, government or semi-governmental institutions, or an employment contract with institutions or companies that implement offshore government projects, or a contract with one of the companies that carry out maritime projects and have a headquarters in the country, provided that the contract includes etc.

At a glance

Processing time: Extend the navigation License for commercial ship2 Days
Fees:  رسم تمديد ترخيص ملاحي لسفينة تجارية أجنبية = الحمولة الكلية * 5 درهم بحد أدنى 500 درهم وحد أقصى 150,000 درهم + رسوم المعاينة — AED 150000
Fee type: Federal · Payment: cards
Payment methods
MOEI Payment Gateway
Credit Card
Apple Pay
Samsung Pay
Google Pay
Bank Transfer
Where to get this service: Customer Happiness Center - Fujairah
Customer Happiness Center - RAS Al Khaima
Customer Happiness Center - Dubai
Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure Website
Ministry of Energy & Infra(MOEI)
Service delivery window - Alhamriyah
Service delivery window - Ajman
Customer Happiness Center- Al Mina
Who can apply: Individuals · Businesses · Government entities
Individuals (UAE National, Resident, Senior UAE National /Seniors, Special Needs)
Partners: Rating Bodies
Insurance Companies
Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TRA)
National Guard Command
Economic Development
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship and Ports Security
Service type: Procedural
Sector: Maritime

Required documents

Ship certificates from classification societies if the ship's tonnage exceeds 150 tons, and if less, an inspection report.
A copy of the ship's registration certificate.
A copy of the insurance policy.
The Lease Contract issued by UAE Government / Semi-Government Organization for Foreign Flagged vessel

Need help with this service?

info@moei.gov.ae 800 6634

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