Community at Sea

Abu Dhabi Maritime is dedicated to ensuring the implementation of the highest standards of health, safety, environment and quality in Abu Dhabi waters.

To support this, Abu Dhabi Maritime provides users with access to regulations and codes of practice, best practice handbooks and information on tides and weather forecasts.

Regulations & Codes of Practice

Abu Dhabi Maritime issues Codes of Practice to supplement the regulations issued by the Abu Dhabi Leadership which govern the safety of the maritime ecosystem.

Regulation

Marine Transport Regulations
(General & Port Operations)

Regulations related to the safe operation of ports in Abu Dhabi waters.

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Regulation

Jet Ski Regulations

Regulations related to the safe operations of jet skis (Personal Water Crafts) in Abu Dhabi waters.

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Code of Practice

Design Code For Maritime Infrastructure

Design Code for detailing the technical requirements for construction of maritime infrastructure in Abu Dhabi waters.

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Code of Practice

Marina Operations

Code of Practice for detailing the operational requirements for marinas operating in Abu Dhabi waters

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Abu Dhabi Maritime Best Practice Handbooks

Abu Dhabi Maritime issues best practice handbooks for end users to safely operate in the maritime ecosystem of Abu Dhabi.

Foreign Yacht Clearance Formalities Process

A Guide to Foreign Yacht Clearance Formalities when Visiting Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a popular destination for yacht enthusiasts. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or a first-time visitor, it is important to be familiar with the foreign yacht clearance formalities process when visiting Abu Dhabi.

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Guide to Safe Boating

Guide to Safe Boating: A Handbook designed to help boat users operate safely across Abu Dhabi waters

Knowing the basics of boating safety will give you peace of mind and let you make the most of your time on the water. Whether you are a sailor, fisherman, diver or water sports enthusiast, there are some basic rules and information set out in this guide that you need to be aware of before setting out.

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Personal Water Craft Handbook - Jet Ski

Personal Water Craft Handbook: A Handbook designed to help personal water craft (Jet Ski) users to operate safely across Abu Dhabi waters

Everything you want to know about your Personal Water craft (PWC) also known as Jet Ski. A PWC may also be called a water bike, jet ski, power ski, a wave runner and can include other similar vessels. This handbook contains information about the rules and requirements for operating a PWC, and tips on how to use your PWC safely.

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MPA Visitor Guidelines

Marine Protected Areas Visitor Guidelines: guidelines are designed to ensure visitors have a safe and enriching experience in Abu Dhabi’s Marine Protected Areas.

Everything you need to know about Abu Dhabi’s Marine Protected Areas, including location, attractions, available marine infrastructure on site and recommended routing.

Yas
Slipway

Abu Dhabi Maritime actively manages a wide range of marine infrastructure in Abu Dhabi waters including the Yas Slipway.

Located strategically on Yas Island, the slipway provides access to waters surrounding Yas Island, Ramhan Island and Al Raha Beach.

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  • 20m (length) X 6m (width)
  • 11 dry berths
  • 12 car parking bays
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Al Sadr
Slipway

Abu Dhabi Maritime actively manages a wide range of marine infrastructure in Abu Dhabi waters including the Al Sadr Slipway.

Located strategically in Al Sadr area, the slipway provides access to waters east of Al Aliah Island.

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  • 25m (length) X 10m (width)
  • 30m pontoon
  • 15 dry berths
  • 21 car parking bays
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Marine
Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi Maritime strives to provide world-class marine facilities to the seafaring community in Abu Dhabi and is developing the infrastructure at multiple sites to improve user access to Abu Dhabi waters including Marinas, Ferry Terminals, Slipways and Dry Berths.

There are 26 publicly available slipways in the emirate. Information on locations, working hours and contact details of the slipway operators are listed below:

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Yas
Slipway

Abu Dhabi Maritime actively manages a wide range of marine infrastructure in Abu Dhabi waters including the Yas Slipway.

Located strategically on Yas Island, the slipway provides access to waters surrounding Yas Island, Ramhan Island and Al Raha Beach.

  • 20m (length) X 6m (width)
  • 11 dry berths
  • 12 car parking bays
mapView on map
BOOK NOW

Al Sadr
Slipway

Abu Dhabi Maritime actively manages a wide range of marine infrastructure in Abu Dhabi waters including the Al Sadr Slipway.

Located strategically in Al Sadr area, the slipway provides access to waters east of Al Aliah Island.

  • 25m (length) X 10m (width)
  • 30m pontoon
  • 15 dry berths
  • 21 car parking bays
mapView on map
BOOK NOW

Marine
Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi Maritime strives to provide world-class marine facilities to the seafaring community in Abu Dhabi and is developing the infrastructure at multiple sites to improve user access to Abu Dhabi waters including Marinas, Ferry Terminals, Slipways and Dry Berths.

There are 26 publicly available slipways in the emirate. Information on locations, working hours and contact details of the slipway operators are listed below:

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Tides and Weather Forecast

The National Center of Meteorology aims to unite the sources of meteorological information across the UAE, providing detailed information on maritime weather. To effectively plan and ensure safety on the marine ecosystem, please review tides and weather forecast.

Navigational Warnings In‑Force

Abu Dhabi Maritime issues navigational warnings to alert the maritime community on the uncharted dangers to navigation in Abu Dhabi waters. To ensure your safety on the water, please review the latest navigational warnings for the waters of the Abu Dhabi Emirate.

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To find out further
information on Abu Dhabi
Maritime or to discuss
specific service requirements,
please contact us

Timings
Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 7:30 to 16:30



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Abu Dhabi Police Emergency

996
CICPA Emergency in the Sea

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Abu Dhabi Maritime
Office

ZonesCorp Main center,
IT Building ICAD

800 10 20 30
Customer Services

800 112
AD Ports Group Emergency

Inspection Centre
Musaffah

Abu Dhabi Industrial City I, M41,
Al – Mu-asasat Street,
Musaffah, Abu Dhabi

+971 50 447 31 87
Customer Direct

Inspection Centre
Al Mirfa Port

Al Mirfa Port Admin Building

Contact Us

To find out further information on Abu Dhabi Maritime or to discuss specific service requirements, please contact us

Timings
Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 7:30 to 16:30



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999
Abu Dhabi Police Emergency

996
CICPA Emergency in the Sea

800 10 20 30
Customer Services

800 112
AD Ports Group Emergency

+971 50 447 31 87
Customer Direct

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Abu Dhabi Maritime Office,
ZonesCorp Main center,
IT Building ICAD

Inspection Centre Musaffah
Abu Dhabi Industrial City I, M41,
Al – Mu-asasat Street,
Musaffah, Abu Dhabi

Inspection Centre Al Mirfa Port
Al Mirfa Port Admin Building