Issuing navigation license for commercial ship

The service allows the customers to issue navigation license for national and foreign commercial vessel.

How to apply

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 etc.

Processing time: Issuing navigation license for commercial ship3 Days
Fees: Issuing navigation license for commercial ship — AED 500
Fee type: Federal · Payment: cards, wallet, bank transfer
Fees for issuing a navigation license for a national vessel - new (GT x AED 2) with a minimum of 20 AED + inspection fee. — AED 20
Fee type: Federal · Payment: wallet, cards, bank transfer
Payment methods
MOEI Payment Gateway
Credit Card
Apple Pay
Samsung 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: 1)             Economic Development
2)             Chamber of Commerce
3)             Rating Bodies
4)             Insurance Companies
5)             Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TRA)
6)             National Guard Command
7)             Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship and Ports Security
Service type: Procedural
Sector: Maritime

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

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Last updated: 7 September 2026