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Renewal of Seafarer's License

Renewal of Seafarer's License

About the Service

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

Required Documents

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

  • Copy of seafarer certificates as applicable.

  • A copy of the mandatory certificates.

  • Seafarer medical fitness certificate.

  • A copy of the passport (and residence if working in the territorial waters).

  • A copy of the navigation license.

Terms and Conditions

    Service Process

    • 1

      Login using UAE PASS account.

    • 2

      Fill in the required field and attach the required documents.

    • 3

      Submit the service.

    • 4

      Pay the fees.

    • 5

      Obtain the service.

    Expected Time

    • One Working Day

    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

    Target Audience

    • Government Entities
    • Business Sector

    Service Channels

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

    Partners

    N\A

    Exceptional Cases

    N\A

    FAQ’s

    • 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.

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    • Service Type:

      G2B , G2G

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