Abu Dhabi Maritime offers a wide range of maritime services to ensure the application of the highest health, environmental, safety and quality standards in the waters of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Maritime offers various public and commercial services through its digital portal. The list of services offered will grow in order to provide a seamless experience to mariners and sea lovers. Currently, the services with a tag under Abu Dhabi Maritime can be booked directly. By clicking to Book Now, users will be taken to the digital portal to register and verify details to proceed further. To follow-up on the status of the booking, registered users can access the digital portal directly by clicking the E-Services in the menu. All other services held by different stakeholders can be accessed through the service cards available here.
Fees apply to various services provided within and by Public Marine Facilities across Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra regions, including berthing, dry parking, engine flushing, and the launch and recovery of boats and jet skis. These fees are essential to ensuring high service standards, maintaining infrastructure, and supporting the overall safety, sustainability, and attractiveness of the maritime environment in both regions.
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Marina operators and management companies that lease berths to public and commercial users
Attested lease contract is valid for one year and can be renewed for a similar period
After completing all the procedures, the marina operator and vessel owner can download the attested berth leasing contract from the service portal or from the link provided by the customer service centre. The same should be considered as original
Attestation Fee (New/Renew/Modification/Cancellation): 100 AED Service Fee
Customers shall pay the applicable fees through an online payment gateway available via Abu Dhabi Maritime online applications.
Within 24 hours of completed application received
All customer enquiries shall be handled within a period that does not exceed 48 hours
For further information, please contact: info@admaritime.ae or call 800 10 20 30
To access information regarding the documents required and the procedure, please access e-service
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To issue exemption letter to individuals or companies from vessel registration for limited time to ensure proper record is maintained and such vessels comply with Abu Dhabi rules and regulations.
Companies: Marine craft builder or private or governmental companies and establishments with Marine activities in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Website: www.admaritime.ae / E-services portal, you can communicate via email: info@admaritime.ae – available 24 hrs.
Customer centre: From 9am to 9pm (Saturday to Thursday)
As per request and mentioned on the exemption letters
Required documents
Cancellation Application Validity:
The application of the marine craft license exemption shall be cancelled automatically in case of failing to fulfil all requirements within three months as of application submission date considering that paid fees will not be refunded.
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Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority – CICPA
Customer shall pay the applicable fees through online payment gate-way available at AD Maritime online applications.
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Processing time varies depending on the vessel type, procedures and relevant Permit/NOCs/documents submission (within 24 hrs. once all requirements met)
All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division.
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Ensuring all maritime activities are conducted in safe and secure manner and in-compliance to applicable standards and codes
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Ensuring all maritime infrastructure are built and maintained as per the applicable standards and codes and all stages of the project comply with design code for maritime infrastructure minimum standards
Payment Process:
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Ensuring all maritime activities are conducted in safe and secure manner and incompliance to applicable standards and codes. Monitoring the movements of vessels ensuing operation in suitably risk assessed
The vessel’s shipping agent or the captain shall apply at Abu Dhabi Maritime for vessel anchorage or mooring permit in the designated anchorages and mooring buoys in emirate’s waters before or on arrival of the vessel, stating anchorage and mooring duration and purpose. Follow below steps:
The Application shall be summited at least 3 working days in advance prior the operation
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To regulate and monitor Abu Dhabi waters for new marine activities related to building fuel stations to supply fuel to marine crafts on water front to ensure all applicable rules, regulations and standards are complied with
Stages of Permit Issuance
After completing all requirements, annual permit to supply fuel through floating platforms to marine crafts shall be issued in two stages as follows:
First Stage: Request Assessment
Second Stage: Permit Issuance
After reviewing all required documents, Abu Dhabi Maritime inspector may visit the site and inspect prior issuing the marine activity launching permit to ensure absolute compliance with Abu Dhabi Maritime rules who reserves its rights to reject the application
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Regulating and ensuring all marine facilities are developed, maintained, and operated in a safe and secure manner, and in compliance with applicable standards and codes.
Marine Facility means any infrastructure on waterfronts, whether man-made or natural, that used by waterways users or have a direct impact on the users of waterways, including but not limited to marina, harbours slipways, pontoons and dry storage for marine crafts etc.
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Monitoring and issuing marine operation permits, including coastal or marine projects, to ensure compliance with marine safety and environmental protection requirements, and consistency with maritime rules applicable in the UAE and across the region.
With this permit, Abu Dhabi Maritime seeks to monitor and regulate the installation, removal, or alteration of navigational aids, and to protect public and private property, as well as the marine environment and all who operate within the waters of Abu Dhabi.
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Categories of Watersport Craft: Jetski, Jetski Fishing, BBQ Donut Boat, Hovercraft, Surf and Body Boards, Small Electric Boat ,Small Petrol Boat, Water Car
To license and register Watersport Marine crafts, in order to implement maritime rules and regulations, ensuring that Watersport Marine crafts are constructed and manned to the acceptable standards with adequate safety requirements that will comply with the safety of the Watersport Marine craft, its operators and passenger, and ensure that the Watersport Marine crafts operate in an safe and environmentally responsible manner that does not cause incident or pollution.
Watersport Marine craft owners and operators including UAE nationals and expatriates residing in UAE.
companies and establishments with Marine activities in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Website: admatitime.ae / E-services / Smart Applications , You can communicate via email: info@admatitime.ae – available 24 hrs.
Customer center:
From 8am to 5pm (Monday to Thursday), Friday from 8am to 12pm, For more information contact us on customer center number: 800102030.
Issuing of Watersport Marine craft License Request
Required documents
Customer shall assure attaching clear copy of the following required documents. Original documents will be inspected during technical inspection for verification.
General
After completing all the procedures, the Watersport Marine craft owner can download the certificate from online portal or from the link provided by customer center. Customer can collect original from customer center or request for delivery.
License application validity
Watersport Marine craft license application shall be cancelled automatically in case of failing to fulfil all requirements within three months as of application submission date considering that paid fees will not be refunded.
Note: In case of failure to pass the inspection, please refer to the Technical Inspection procedures.
AD Maritime / Outsource inspectors as delegated by AD Maritime
New License Fee: 200 AED
Inspection Fee: 100 AED
Remote Inspection Fee: 300 AED
Customer shall pay the applicable fees through online payment Gate-way available at AD Maritime online applications.
Request for Technical Modification
Processing time varies depending on the inspection procedures considering the inspection location.
SERVICE LIMITATION
The service requires the Watersport Marine craft owner or a representative to either book remote inspection or bring the Watersport Marine craft at designated center location by AD Maritime with the original documents for verification.
All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division
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Abu Dhabi Maritime shall issue anchorage and mooring permits for vessels upon their application for such permits while operating within the waters of the Emirate before, or upon, the arrival of the vessel, and specifying the anchorage or mooring period and its purpose.
The vessel’s shipping agent or captain shall apply for an anchorage or mooring permit with Abu Dhabi Maritime, and utilise the designated anchorage/mooring buoys located across the waters of the Emirate, and must state the anchorage/mooring duration and purpose.
Follow these steps:
The shipping agent shall notify Abu Dhabi Maritime of vessel time of departure from anchorage area, and pay all required fees
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Ensuring all maritime activities and events are conducted in safe and secure manner and in-compliance to applicable standards and codes
The application shall be submitted at least two weeks in advance prior of the activity / event
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To ensure that all maritime activities are conducted in a safe and secure manner, and in compliance with applicable standards and codes, while considering social, economic, and strategic HSE impacts on the Abu Dhabi maritime industry.
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To ensure safe and sustainable waterways across the emirate, an updated maritime services fees have been implemented. These changes are part of the new Maritime Safety Regulations in Abu Dhabi.
Ad Maritime
Marina operators and management companies that lease berths to public and commercial users
Attested lease contract is valid for one year and can be renewed for a similar period
After completing all the procedures, the marina operator and vessel owner can download the attested berth leasing contract from the service portal or from the link provided by the customer service centre. The same should be considered as original
Attestation Fee (New/Renew/Modification/Cancellation): 100 AED Service Fee
Customers shall pay the applicable fees through an online payment gateway available via Abu Dhabi Maritime online applications.
Within 24 hours of completed application received
All customer enquiries shall be handled within a period that does not exceed 48 hours
For further information, please contact: info@admaritime.ae or call 800 10 20 30
To access information regarding the documents required and the procedure, please access e-service
Ad Maritime
Categories of Watersport Craft: Jetski, Jetski Fishing, BBQ Donut Boat, Hovercraft, Surf and Body Boards, Small Electric Boat ,Small Petrol Boat, Water Car
To license and register Watersport Marine crafts, in order to implement maritime rules and regulations, ensuring that Watersport Marine crafts are constructed and manned to the acceptable standards with adequate safety requirements that will comply with the safety of the Watersport Marine craft, its operators and passenger, and ensure that the Watersport Marine crafts operate in an safe and environmentally responsible manner that does not cause incident or pollution.
Watersport Marine craft owners and operators including UAE nationals and expatriates residing in UAE.
companies and establishments with Marine activities in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Website: admatitime.ae / E-services / Smart Applications , You can communicate via email: info@admatitime.ae – available 24 hrs.
Customer center:
From 8am to 5pm (Monday to Thursday), Friday from 8am to 12pm, For more information contact us on customer center number: 800102030.
Issuing of Watersport Marine craft License Request
Required documents
Customer shall assure attaching clear copy of the following required documents. Original documents will be inspected during technical inspection for verification.
General
After completing all the procedures, the Watersport Marine craft owner can download the certificate from online portal or from the link provided by customer center. Customer can collect original from customer center or request for delivery.
License application validity
Watersport Marine craft license application shall be cancelled automatically in case of failing to fulfil all requirements within three months as of application submission date considering that paid fees will not be refunded.
Note: In case of failure to pass the inspection, please refer to the Technical Inspection procedures.
AD Maritime / Outsource inspectors as delegated by AD Maritime
New License Fee: 200 AED
Inspection Fee: 100 AED
Remote Inspection Fee: 300 AED
Customer shall pay the applicable fees through online payment Gate-way available at AD Maritime online applications.
Request for Technical Modification
Processing time varies depending on the inspection procedures considering the inspection location.
SERVICE LIMITATION
The service requires the Watersport Marine craft owner or a representative to either book remote inspection or bring the Watersport Marine craft at designated center location by AD Maritime with the original documents for verification.
All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division
Ad Maritime
To issue exemption letter to individuals or companies from vessel registration for limited time to ensure proper record is maintained and such vessels comply with Abu Dhabi rules and regulations.
Companies: Marine craft builder or private or governmental companies and establishments with Marine activities in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Website: www.admaritime.ae / E-services portal, you can communicate via email: info@admaritime.ae – available 24 hrs.
Customer centre: From 9am to 9pm (Saturday to Thursday)
As per request and mentioned on the exemption letters
Required documents
Cancellation Application Validity:
The application of the marine craft license exemption shall be cancelled automatically in case of failing to fulfil all requirements within three months as of application submission date considering that paid fees will not be refunded.
N/A
Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority – CICPA
Customer shall pay the applicable fees through online payment gate-way available at AD Maritime online applications.
N/A
Processing time varies depending on the vessel type, procedures and relevant Permit/NOCs/documents submission (within 24 hrs. once all requirements met)
All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division.
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Abu Dhabi Maritime shall issue anchorage and mooring permits for vessels upon their application for such permits while operating within the waters of the Emirate before, or upon, the arrival of the vessel, and specifying the anchorage or mooring period and its purpose.
The vessel’s shipping agent or captain shall apply for an anchorage or mooring permit with Abu Dhabi Maritime, and utilise the designated anchorage/mooring buoys located across the waters of the Emirate, and must state the anchorage/mooring duration and purpose.
Follow these steps:
The shipping agent shall notify Abu Dhabi Maritime of vessel time of departure from anchorage area, and pay all required fees
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Ensuring all maritime activities are conducted in safe and secure manner and in-compliance to applicable standards and codes
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Ensuring all maritime activities and events are conducted in safe and secure manner and in-compliance to applicable standards and codes
The application shall be submitted at least two weeks in advance prior of the activity / event
Ad Maritime
To ensure that all maritime activities are conducted in a safe and secure manner, and in compliance with applicable standards and codes, while considering social, economic, and strategic HSE impacts on the Abu Dhabi maritime industry.
Ad Maritime
Ensuring all maritime infrastructure are built and maintained as per the applicable standards and codes and all stages of the project comply with design code for maritime infrastructure minimum standards
Payment Process:
Ad Maritime
Ensuring all maritime activities are conducted in safe and secure manner and incompliance to applicable standards and codes. Monitoring the movements of vessels ensuing operation in suitably risk assessed
The vessel’s shipping agent or the captain shall apply at Abu Dhabi Maritime for vessel anchorage or mooring permit in the designated anchorages and mooring buoys in emirate’s waters before or on arrival of the vessel, stating anchorage and mooring duration and purpose. Follow below steps:
The Application shall be summited at least 3 working days in advance prior the operation
Stackholders
To regulate and monitor Abu Dhabi waters for new marine activities related to building fuel stations to supply fuel to marine crafts on water front to ensure all applicable rules, regulations and standards are complied with
Stages of Permit Issuance
After completing all requirements, annual permit to supply fuel through floating platforms to marine crafts shall be issued in two stages as follows:
First Stage: Request Assessment
Second Stage: Permit Issuance
After reviewing all required documents, Abu Dhabi Maritime inspector may visit the site and inspect prior issuing the marine activity launching permit to ensure absolute compliance with Abu Dhabi Maritime rules who reserves its rights to reject the application
Stackholders
Regulating and ensuring all marine facilities are developed, maintained, and operated in a safe and secure manner, and in compliance with applicable standards and codes.
Marine Facility means any infrastructure on waterfronts, whether man-made or natural, that used by waterways users or have a direct impact on the users of waterways, including but not limited to marina, harbours slipways, pontoons and dry storage for marine crafts etc.
Stackholders
Monitoring and issuing marine operation permits, including coastal or marine projects, to ensure compliance with marine safety and environmental protection requirements, and consistency with maritime rules applicable in the UAE and across the region.
With this permit, Abu Dhabi Maritime seeks to monitor and regulate the installation, removal, or alteration of navigational aids, and to protect public and private property, as well as the marine environment and all who operate within the waters of Abu Dhabi.
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To ensure safe and sustainable waterways across the emirate, an updated maritime services fees have been implemented. These changes are part of the new Maritime Safety Regulations in Abu Dhabi.
The following organisations can provide useful links for further information or services. Please refer to the services listed above for direct links to securing or booking services online.
Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, in strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Maritime, provides the general public with short educational and training courses for individuals to enjoy the seas of Abu Dhabi safely.
These courses are designed to provide individuals with the education and training to meet the requirements for carrying out the role of Skipper on Pleasure Boats of varied sizes in Abu Dhabi waters.
These courses are open to all seafarers and people intending to go to sea, and they provide the education and training in elementary first aid to support safety in Abu Dhabi waters.
These courses are designed to provide individuals with the skills, education and training required to maneuver sailing vessels safely in Abu Dhabi waters.
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.
FIND OUT THE LATEST FORECASTSAbu 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.
READ MORETo find out further information on Abu Dhabi Maritime or to discuss specific service requirements, please contact us
Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 7:30 to 16:30
info@admaritime.ae