Renewal of licenses for marine crew, as well as issuance of permits for various marine professions, such as marine pilot, trainer and inspector.
By licensing marine craft crew, DMCA aims at increasing awareness and recognition of safety requirements, marine navigational rules, knowledge of the internal and external waters of the emirate and navigational signs in such areas.
Individuals: including UAE citizens and expatriates.
Service Provision Channels |
Service Provision Timing |
Customer Happiness Centre - Dubai Maritime City area -DMC building “Ground Floor”. |
From Monday to Thursday 08:00 am till 02:30 pm.
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DMCA Portal and Smart applications. |
Services are available 24 hours |
License / Permit Type | Validity from the Date of Issue | Renewable Period |
Pleasure Marine Craft Driving License | 5 years | Renewable for similar period |
Pleasure Marine Craft Temporary Driving License | 3 months | Non Renewable |
Commercial Marine Craft Driving License | 5 years | NA |
Abra Driving License | 5 years | Renewable for similar period |
Traditional Wooden Marine Craft Driving License | 5 years | NA |
Fishing Marine Craft Driving License | 5 years | Renewable for similar period |
Marine Boat Driving License | 5 years | Renewable for similar period |
Navigation Crew Permit | 5 years | Renewable for similar period |
Marine Engine Operator Permit | 5 years | Renewable for similar period |
Marine Engine Operator Assistant Permit | 5 years | Renewable for similar period |
Marine Electrical Engineer Permit | 5 years | Renewable for similar period |
Marine Pilot Permit | 5 years | Renewable for similar period |
Marine Inspector Permit | 5 years | Renewable for similar period |
Marine Sports Trainer Permit | 5 years | Renewable for similar period |
Marine Craft Driving Inspector Permit | 5 years | Renewable for similar period |
Diving Inspector or Guide Permit | 5 years | Renewable for similar period |
Marine Craft Driving License Renewal
After completing all requirements, the pleasure marine craft driving license shall be renewed through one single stage.
Required Documents
Upon receiving and reviewing all the required documents, the pleasure marine craft driving license shall be issued for two years as of date of issue, and will be renewable for a similar period.
After completing all requirements, the commercial marine craft driving license shall be renewed through one single stage.
Required Documents
Upon receiving and reviewing all the required documents, the commercial marine craft driving license shall be issued for three years as of date of issue, and will be renewable for a similar period.
Abra (Abbar) Driving License Renewal
After completing all requirements, the Abra driving license shall be renewed through one single stage.
Required Documents
Upon receiving and reviewing all the required documents, the Abra driving license shall be issued for three years as of date of issue, and will be renewable for a similar period once all requirements are made available.
Traditional Marine Craft Driving License Renewal
After completing all requirements, the traditional marine craft driving license shall be renewed through one single stage.
Required Documents
Upon receiving and reviewing all the required documents, the traditional marine craft (floating Restaurant) driving license shall be issued for three years as of date of issue.
After completing all requirements, the fishing marine craft driving license shall be renewed through one single stage.
Required Documents
Upon receiving and reviewing all the required documents, the fishing marine craft driving license shall be issued for three years as of date of issue and will be renewable for a similar period.
After completing all requirements, the marine boat driving license shall be renewed through one single stage.
Required Documents
Upon receiving and reviewing all the required documents, the marine boat driving license shall be issued for three years as of date of issue and will be renewable for a similar period.
The customer shall apply for permit renewal within one month as of permit expiry date.
Required Documents:
Upon receiving and reviewing all the required documents, the marine craft crew permit shall be renewed for three years as of date of issue and will be renewable for a similar period.
Marine Permit Renewal
The customer shall apply for permits renewal in no more than one month as of the date of permit expiry.
Required Documents:
Upon receiving and reviewing all the required documents, marine permits shall be renewed for three years as of date of issue, and will be renewable for a similar period.
Service |
Fees |
Pleasure marine craft driving license renewal |
AED 620 |
Commercial marine craft driving license renewal |
AED 920 |
Abra driving license renewal |
AED 220 |
Traditional Marine craft driving license renewal |
AED 320 |
Fishing marine craft driving license renewal |
AED 920 |
Marine boat driving license renewal |
AED 920 |
Mariner permit renewal |
AED 320 |
Marine engine operator permit renewal |
AED 770 |
Marine engine operator assistant permit renewal |
AED 470 |
Marine electrical engineer permit renewal |
AED 770 |
Marine pilot permit renewal |
AED 920 |
Marine inspector permit renewal |
AED 920 |
Marine sports trainer permit renewal |
AED 1,020 |
Marine crafts driving instructor permit renewal |
AED 1,020 |
Diving instructor or guide permit renewal |
AED 1,020 |
Payment can be made in cash to the Customer Service Centers of Dubai Maritime City Authority or through portal electronic payment gateway.
From Sunday to Thursday 08:00 am till 01:00 pm
The service is available during official holidays using the DMCA service portal or mobile app.
Processing time varies depending on the procedure, type of requested license and experience certificates
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.
Apply Online
Customer shall contact DMCA call center through:
Customer shall apply for any suggestion or complain through: