Stages of Marine Craft License Renewal.

The marine craft licensing renewal will be processed through two stages:

First Stage:Initiate Online Request & Inspection Process

1. Marine craft owner shall initiate a request through DMCA portal or smart applications, select the inspection appointment, attaching all the required documents, and pay the technical inspection fees.
2. Prepare technical requirements for the marine craft inspection as per the inspection check list. Refer to the technical inspection check list.

Note: For Jet Ski’s , customer can apply for self-inspection through the service provision channels by filling and attaching the required form, declaration and Jet Ski photos. Refer to self-inspection procedures.

Required Documents of First Stage:

1. In case of not using UAE Pass, customer should upload a copy of valid Emirates ID card for UAE citizens, or copy of Emirates ID card, passport and UAE residence visa for expatriates in case documents are expired.

Second Stage:Renewing Marine craft licensing

After passing the technical inspection, the customer shall:

1. Update the insurance details in DMCA portal or smart applications.
2. Attach the required documents of the second stage and pay the applicable fees.

Note: In case of failure to pass the inspection, please refer to the Technical Inspection procedures.

Required Documents of second stage:

1. Copy of insurance policy valid for (13) months, issued by an insurance firm licensed to operate in the emirate provided that its validity period shall not be less than (12) months as of issuing the marine craft license.
2. Copy of valid trailer registration or copy of valid annual berth contract issued by marine club or marina in the Emirate.

After completing all the procedures, an electronic copy of the updated marine craft license will be available in the customer account at DMCA portal. Yet the customer can contact the contact center to request to print and deliver the original license with additional cost.

License application validity:

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.

Including the pleasure power marine crafts, rowing marine craft and sailing marine craft

Stages of Marine Craft License Renewal.

The marine craft licensing renewal will be processed through two stages:

First Stage:Initiate Online Request & Inspection Process

1. Marine craft owner shall initiate a request through DMCA portal or smart applications, select the inspection appointment, attaching all the required documents, and pay the technical inspection fees as per the marine craft length and the inspection location.
2. Prepare technical requirements for the marine craft inspection as per the inspection check list. Refer to the technical inspection check list.

Note: For pleasure marine crafts less than 8m in length, customer can apply for self-inspection through the service provision channels, by filling and attaching the required forms, declaration and Marine craft photos. Refer to self-inspection procedures.

Required Documents of First Stage:

1. In case of not using UAE Pass, customer should upload a copy of valid Emirates ID card for UAE citizens, or copy of Emirates ID card, passport and UAE residence visa for expatriates in case documents are expired.
2. Copy of annual endorsement of UAE yacht code certificates or their equivalent if the Load Line Length of the marine craft is 24m or more.

Second Stage: Renewing the Marine Craft Licensing

After passing the technical inspection, the customer shall:

1. Visit Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (Coast Guard) office to check safety and security transponder for the marine craft in accordance with the requirements of the (Coast Guard) and deliver the original installation certificate to DMCA.
2. Update the insurance details in DMCA portal or smart applications.
3. Attach the required documents for second stage and pay the applicable fees.

Required Documents of second stage:

1. Copy of insurance policy valid for (13) months, issued by an insurance firm licensed to operate in the emirate provided that its validity period shall not be less than (12) months as of issuing the marine craft license.
2. Copy of valid trailer registration or copy of annual berth contract from a marine club or marina in the Emirate.

After completing all the procedures, an electronic copy of the updated marine craft license will be available in the customer account at DMCA portal. Yet the customer can contact the contact center to request to print and deliver the original license with additional cost.

License application validity:

Marine craft license renewal 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.

Commercial marine crafts allocated for:

1. Training purposes
2. Patrolling and rescuing
3. Towing and pilotage
4. Cargo transportation

Tourist Marine Craft:

1. Tourist water sport marine craft
2. Tourist marine craft
3. Non- Wooden floating restaurant
4. Wooden floating restaurant
5. Wooden tourist yachts

Public Water Transport:

1. Marine crafts allocated for public water transport including water taxi, waterbus, Abra and ferry boat.

Stages of Marine Craft License Renewal.

The marine craft licensing renewal will be processed through two stages:

First Stage:Initiate Online Request & Inspection Process

1. Marine craft owner shall initiate a request through DMCA portal or smart applications, select the inspection appointment, attaching all the required documents, and pay the technical inspection fees as per the marine craft type length and the inspection location.
2. Prepare the technical requirements for the marine craft inspection as per the inspection check list. Refer to the technical inspection check list.

Required Documents of First Stage:

1. Copy of annual endorsement of GCC code certificates for all Non- Wooden Commercial and Touring marine crafts above (12) meters Length Over All(LOA).
2. Copy of annual endorsement of classification certificate, or GCC code certificates, for commercial marine crafts of (24) meters and above and (150) GT and above, from any approved classification body in the country.

Second Stage: Marine craft licensing.

After passing the technical inspection, the customer shall:

1. Visit Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (Coast Guard) office to check safety and security transponder for the marine craft in accordance with the requirements of the (Coast Guard) and deliver the original installation certificate to DMCA.
2. Update the insurance details in DMCA portal or smart applications.
3. Attach the required documents for second stage and pay the applicable fees.

Required Documents of second stage:

1. Copy of insurance policy valid for (13) months, issued by an insurance firm licensed to operate in the emirate provided that its validity period shall not be less than (12) months as of issuing the marine craft license.
2. Copy of valid annual berth contract from a marine club or marina in the Emirate.

After completing all the procedures, an electronic copy of the marine craft license and safe manning certificate will be available in the customer account at DMCA portal. Yet the customer can contact the contact center to request to print and deliver the original license and safe manning certificate with additional cost.

License application validity:

Marine craft license renewal 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.

• Customer shall book the technical inspection appointment at the specified locations by DMCA ensuring that all the technical requirements are prepared as per the inspection check list
• In addition to the technical inspection fees, inspection moving fees will be added in case the selected inspection location was other than the specified areas by DMCA.
• Customer shall ensure that the marine craft is presented at the allocated inspection time. Failure to do so will result in “vessel not found” and customer shall request a new inspection appointment and pay the moving fees if applicable.
• The marine craft shall be inspected in berth (in water), excluding Jet Ski and small marine crafts less than 4 m long which can be towed to the inspection location.
• The marine craft plate number must be fixed as per the approved UAE standards before the technical inspection is carried out.
• Upon passing the technical inspection, DMCA Inspector will issue an Inspection Report, which will be valid for (30) days from inspection date. In case of Failure to submit all the required documents within the specified period, the customer shall submit a new technical inspection request and pay the applicable fees.
• If the marine craft fails to pass the technical inspection at the first attempt or is not presented for any reason other than bad weather conditions, the client shall schedule a second technical inspection appointment within (60) days and pay only the transportation fees if applicable.
• If the marine craft fails to pass the technical inspection at the second attempt or is not presented for a reason other than bad weather conditions, the customer shall submit a new technical inspection appointment request and pay all the applicable fees.
• In case the marine craft fails to pass the technical inspection at the first attempt, the client will be required to rectify all deficiencies before booking a second technical inspection appointment.
• The customer can request to change the inspection appointment for a maximum of three times only, provided that he notifies DMCA call center at least 24 hours before the inspection appointment. Failing to notify DMCA before the determined period, the marine craft shall be considered as failed, and customer shall request for a new appointment within (5) working days from the inspection date and pay the transportation fees if applicable . Contact methods
• DMCA has the right to cancel the marine craft registration number if the technical inspection certificate has expired or licensing procedures were not completed.
• DMCA has the right to reschedule the technical inspection appointment due to adverse environmental and weather conditions with a notification to the customer.

The customer has the option to proceed with the inspection procedure for the renewal of the following categories:

• Pleasure Watersport -Jet Skis for individuals
• Pleasure marine crafts- less than 8m

The marine craft can be inspected personally by the customer who will submit, for DMCA inspection review, the owner’s declaration form (signed by the owner in DMCA Template) and the required following pictures:

• Photo of the marine craft plate numbers.
• Photo of the Hull Identification Number.
• Photo of the engine’s serial number(s).
• Photo of the complete marine craft showing its shape and color.
• Photo of the firefighting equipment with their service sticker.
• Photo of the lifesaving equipment with their service sticker.

Upon reviewing the submitted documents, DMCA Inspector will issue an Inspection Report, which will be valid for (30) days from inspection date. During this period, the customer shall proceed with the marine craft license renewal procedures.