Objective

By licensing marine divers, instructors, and supervisors, AD Maritime aims to ensure that such critical operations are perform by suitably qualified and trained divers, and increase awareness of safety requirements.

Service Target Customers

Individuals:

including UAE citizens and expatriates.

Companies:

Companies and establishments undertaking Marine activities in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Service Provision Channels and Provision Timing

Website: www.admaritime.ae / E-services portal , You can communicate via email: info@admaritime.ae – available 24 hrs.

Validity

5 Years or upon expiry of original certificates, whichever is earlier

Service Procedures and Required Documents

In order for AD Maritime to issue licences for marine professions of all types, it is required that applicants shall have completed specialised courses at one of the certified training centres below, domestically or abroad:

1. International Yacht Training
2. The Royal Yachting Association
3. Australian Maritime College
4. Marine Academy
5. College of Nautical Studies
6. JLS Yachting Training Institute
7. Republic of Philippines
8. Emirates international Maritime Academy

Commercial Diver Licence:

After completing all required documents, a commercial diving licence will be issued.

Required Documents:

1. Filling the licencing application form and paying the prescribed fee.
2. Original copy of certificate or licence.
3. One recent personal photograph with white background.
4. Original Emirates ID and passport copy for UAE nationals, or original Emirates ID , passport copy and valid residence visa for expatriates – provided that the applicant is not below the age of (22).
5. Original Copy of medical fitness certificate.
6. Original copy of valid good conduct certificate issued by Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters.
7. Original diver certificate from accredited local or international training centre.
8. Letter from the training centre to AD Maritime stating appointment of applicant as diver.
9. Copy of qualifications and certificate of experience in diving.

Diving Instructor or Supervisor Licence:

After completing all required documents, the diving instructor or supervisor licence shall be issued.

Required Documents:

1. Filling the licencing application form and paying the prescribed fee.
2. One recent personal photograph with white background.
3. Original Emirates ID and passport copy for UAE nationals, or original Emirates ID , passport copy and valid residence visa for expatriates – provided that the applicant is not below the age of (22).
4. Original Copy of medical fitness certificate issued by AD MARITIME certified medical centres.
5. Original copy of valid good conduct certificate issued by Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters.
6. Original diving instructor certificate from accredited local or international training centre.
7. Letter from the training centre to AD MARITIME stating appointment of applicant as diving instructor or supervisor.
8. Copy of qualifications and certificate of experience in diving.

Pleasure Diver Licence:

After completing all required documents, the pleasure diver licence shall be issued.

Required Documents:

1. Original copy of certificate or license.
2. Personal photograph with white background.
3. Original Emirates ID and passport copy for UAE nationals, or original Emirates ID and passport copy and valid residence visa for expatriates – provided that the applicant is not below the age of (22).
4. Original Copy of medical fitness certificate issued by AD MARITIME certified medical centres.
5. Original copy of valid good conduct certificate issued by Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters.
6. Letter from the training centre to AD MARITIME stating appointment of applicant as diving instructor or supervisor.
7. Copy of qualifications and certificate of experience in diving.

Authorities Participating in Rendering the Service

• Medical centres certified by AD Maritime or MOEI
• Training centres and institutes certified by AD Maritime or MOEI
• Abu Dhabi Police

Service Fee

• Issuance of a commercial diver licence (every 5 years): 200 AED
• Issuance of a commercial diver instructor and supervisor licence (every 5 years): 500 AED
• Issuance of a Pleasure Diver License(every 5 years): 200 AED

Payment Methods

Customer shall pay the applicable fees through the online payment gate-way available at AD Maritime online applications.

Relevant Services

N/A

The Expected Completion Time of the Service

48 hours

Customers Inquiries Handling Time

All our customer inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is to be addressed by another division.