Issuing seafarer’s license

This service allows the customer to obtain a license for seafarers for working onboard ships.

How to apply

Processing time: 2 Working Hours
Fees:  Fee for the following professions (navigation officer/doctor/radio operator/trainee cadet/seafarer/skipper license for a wooden commercial ship/maintenance technician/ tug master / electrician / pleasure boat skipper) — AED 200
Fee type: Federal · Payment: wallet, cards, bank transfer
Fee for the following professions (commercial ship master / chief officer / chief engineer / second engineer / dredger captain / maintenance engineer) — AED 300
Fee type: Federal · Payment: wallet, cards, bank transfer
Payment methods
MOEI Payment Gateway
Credit Card
Apple Pay
Samsung Pay
Google Pay
Bank Transfer
Where to get this service: Ministry of Energy & Infra(MOEI)
Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure Website
Customer Happiness Center - RAS Al Khaima
Customer Happiness Center - Fujairah
Customer Happiness Center - Dubai
Service delivery window - Alhamriyah
Service delivery window - Ajman
Customer Happiness Center- Al Mina
Who can apply: Individuals · Businesses
Partners: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security
Health Centres & Hospitals
Shipping Company
Training and Education Centres
Service type: Procedural
Sector: Maritime

What should I do if I’m not able to print the electronic application from the Ministry's e-services website?

Passport copy + residence for those working on ships operated in UAE territorial waters only.
Copy of seafarer’s medical fitness certificate
Copy of Seafarer certificates as appropriate + Seaman ID