Renewal of Seafarer's License

This service allows the customer to renew Seafarer's licenses to work on board ships.

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Service Process

Terms and Conditions

  1. Copy of passport + residence permit (if the vessel operates in permitted waters only)

FAQ’s

Expected Time

Two working hours

Service Fees

200 AED - 300 AED based on profession.

Fees Details

  • Fee for the following professions (navigation officer/doctor / radio operator / trainee cadet/seafarer / skipper license for a wooden commercial ship / maintenance technician / tug master / electrician / pleasure boat skipper) 200 AED
  • Fee for the following professions (commercial ship master / chief officer / chief engineer / second engineer / dredger captain / maintenance engineer) 300 AED
  • Delay fee if the license is not renewed within 60 days from the date of its expiry, 50 AED for each month, with a maximum of 200 AED

Payment Methods

MOEI Payment Gateway

  1. Credit Card
  2. Apple Pay
  3. Samsung Pay
  4. Google Pay
  5. Bank Transfer

Service Channels

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

Target Audience

  1. Government: Local Authorities, Federal Governments
  2. Business: Companies

Partners

  • Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security
  • Health Centers & Hospitals
  • Shipping Company
  • Training and Education Centers

Exceptional Cases

N\A

Service Type

G2B , G2G

Number of users

Number of transactions

Required Documents

The required documents issued by approved authorities require a stamp, taking into consideration that the digital stamp is acceptable.

  1. A copy of Bachelor of Science in Medicine degree for seafarers

  2. A copy of the seaman's medical fitness certificate

  3. Letter from the company

Having trouble?

customer.happiness@moei.gov.ae 8006634

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