Issuing navigation license for commercial ship

The service allows the customers to issue navigation license for national and foreign commercial vessel

3 working days

AED 500 - AED 150,000

Fees for issuing a navigation license for a foreign ship - new (GT x AED 7), with a minimum of 500 AED and a maximum of 150,000 AED + inspection fees
Fees for issuing a navigation license for a national vessel - new (GT x AED 2) with a minimum of 20 AED + inspection fee

MOEI Payment Gateway

Happiness Service Centers: According to the service center working hours (Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah)
Website: 24/7
Smart App: 24/7

Government: Local Authorities, Federal Governments
Individuals: UAE National, resident, Senior UAE National /Seniors, Special Needs
Business: Companies

G2B , G2C , G2G

Please check the user guide (PDF) for using the system in order to apply for the service.
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Ship’s statutory certificates issued by RO if the tonnage is 150 and above or survey report issued by an approved survey company if the tonnage is below 150
Ship’s insurance as applicable
Copy of registry certificate
Copy of company trade license
Copy of chamber of commerce membership
A vessel employment contract with a governmental or semi-governmental entity or a company with marine activity inside the country (for foreign ships only)
Submission of GCC certificates for passenger ships above 12 m in length but less than 24 m, and the other ships of 12 m and more but less than 500 GT
Radio station license issued from TDRA (for national ships only)
Coast guard inspection report is a mandatory requirement for issuance of New / Renewal of navigation license for both UAE and Foreign Flagged vessels of less than 300GT (Self Propelle)