Renewal of navigation license for commercial ship

This service allows the ships owner company to renew the navigation license for a national commercial ship and reissue it for foreign ships.

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

Processing time: 3 working days
Fees: (check fees details) :
Payment methods
MOEI Payment Gateway
Credit Card
Apple Pay
Samsung Pay
Google Pay
Bank Transfer
Where to get this service: MOEI website: 24/7
Smart app: 24/7
Happiness Service Centers: According to the service center working hours (Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah)
Who can apply: Individuals · Businesses · Government entities
Government: Local Authorities, Federal Governments
Individuals: UAE National, resident, Senior UAE National /Seniors, Special Needs
Business: Companies
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
Sector: Maritime

What are the documents required to renew a navigation license for a commercial vessel?

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

Ship-specific certificates from classification bodies as applicable
Ship insurance as applicable
Copy of the registration certificate, crew and wireless license of the (foreign) vessel and the continuous identification record as applicable
An employment contract with a governmental or semi-governmental entity or company with maritime activity within the country