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Request to transfer ownership of a national commercial ship

This service allows the company to transfer the ownership of a national commercial ship.

How to apply


At a glance

Processing time
Request to transfer ownership of a national commercial ship 2 Days
Fees
  • Fees for transferring ownership of a commercial vessel with a minimum of 200 AED and a maximum of 10,000 AED (AED 6.5 x GT) — AED 200
    Fee type: Federal · Payment: wallet, cards, bank transfer

Payment methods

MOEI Payment Gateway

  1. Credit Card
  2. Apple Pay
  3. Samsung Pay
  4. Google Pay
  5. Bank Transfer
Where to get this service
  1. Customer Happiness Center - Fujairah
  2. Customer Happiness Center - RAS Al Khaima
  3. Customer Happiness Center - Dubai
  4. Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure Website
  5. Ministry of Energy & Infra(MOEI)
  6. Service delivery window - Alhamriyah
  7. Service delivery window - Ajman
  8. Customer Happiness Center- Al Mina
Who can apply

Businesses · Government entities

  1. Government: Local Authorities, Federal Governments
Partners

TDRA

User guide

Please check the user guide (PDF) for using the system in order to apply for the service.

Service type
Procedural
Sector
Maritime

Required documents

  1. A copy of the commercial license of the company to which the ownership of the ship is transferred
  2. A copy of the membership of the Chamber of Commerce
  3. Approval of the signature of the new company owner
  4. The original bill of sale duly attested if it was concluded outside the Maritime Administration
  5. Passport copy of the owner / owners and their IDs
  6. A clearance certificate if it is mortgaged
  7. Approval of the transfer of ownership under the court ruling.
  8. Selling in public auction.

Need help with this service?

info@moei.gov.ae800 6634

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Last updated: 7 September 2026