Renewal of navigation license for commercial ship
About the Service
This service allows the ships owner company to renew the navigation license for a national commercial ship and reissue it for foreign ships.
Required Documents
The required documents issued by approved authorities require a stamp, taking into consideration that the digital stamp is acceptable.
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Vessel’s CLASS and statutory certificates as applicable
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Ship insurance as applicable
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A copy of the ship’s registration, Manning, Radio license and CSR if applicable) foreign)
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A copy of the company’s commercial license.
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An employment contract with a governmental or semi-governmental entity or company with maritime activity within the country (for foreign ships only)
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To submit certificates of compliance with (GCCC) for passenger ships more than 12 meters and less than 24 meters and other ships more than 12 meters and less than 500 tons.
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Ship Station License from the Communications Regulatory Authority (for national ships only)
Service Process
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Login using UAE PASS account.
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Fill in the required field and attach the required documents.
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Video tutorial of applying for this service
Fees Details
- Annual tax for each ship registered under the UAE’s flag = tonnage x 2 + inspection fees
- A late fee if the navigational license of a national commercial ship is not renewed within 60 days from the expiry date: 100 dirhams for each month, with a maximum of 1,000 dirhams
Target Audience
- Government Entities - Business Sector
Service Channels
- Website: 24/7
- Smart App: 24/7
Partners
- TADRA
- Port Authorities
- the local economic department in the emirate
FAQ’s
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What are the documents required to renew a navigation license for a commercial vessel?
The documents required to renew a navigation license for a commercial ship are: 1. The ship’s certificates from classification authorities if its tonnage is more than 150 tonnes; and if it is less than 150 tonnes, a ship inspection report from the approved inspection companies. 2. Ship insurance. 3. Wireless Device license from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. 4. Copy of the ship's registration certificate. 5. Submit a (GCCC) certificate for passenger ships longer than 12 meters and shorter than 24 meters, and tonnage capacity of less than 500 tonness 6. Valid delegate card.
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What should I do if I’m not able to print the electronic application from the Ministry's e-services website?
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User guide
Please check the user guide (PDF) for using the system in order to apply for the service.