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Safe ship recycling facility accredited

Adopting a facility for the safe cutting of ships and recycling their waste to reduce the negative impact on the environment and marine life.

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How to apply

Terms and conditions

  1. Preventing shore activities related to the dismantling and recycling of ships.
  2. Replacing hazardous materials used in shipbuilding and maintenance with non-hazardous materials.
  3. Requiring ships to carry out recycling operations in approved facilities such as dry docks or equivalent infrastructure with impermeable floors.
  4. Mandatory existence of an inventory of hazardous materials on ships.
  5. Mandatory inspections of ships and issuance of inventory certificates of hazardous materials.
  6. Ensuring that hazardous waste resulting from the recycling of these ships is subject to strict environmental requirements.
  7. Promoting safety and protecting human health and the marine environment during the life cycle of the ship by not using, installing or installing hazardous materials on ships

At a glance

Processing time
Safe ship recycling facility accredited15 Days
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
Service type
Procedural
Sector
Maritime

Frequently asked questions

Required documents

  1. Photograph of the Ship Recycling Yard
  2. Document of the Capacity of the Ship Recycling Facility to Establish, Maintain and Monitor the Heat Safe Works.
  3. Document of the Ship Recycling Facility's Ability to Establish, Maintain and Monitor the Safety of Entry

Need help with this service?

info@moei.gov.ae800 6634

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Last updated: 7 September 2026