About Us
Founded in 2007, Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) has brought about a radical change in the local maritime sector through an extensive range of industry initiatives and regulations which support its ambitious approach to creating a safe investment environment for industry leaders from all over the world, while reaffirming Dubai’s position as a first-class international maritime hub. Established to monitor, develop and promote maritime activities, DMA provides a platform of excellence and quality as it develops world-class regulations and guidelines to raise the bar on the maritime industry and boost its infrastructure, operations and logistics services while offering investment opportunities to boost Dubai’s competitiveness at the regional and international levels.
DMA aims to build effective and strategic partnerships with relevant government agencies, private businesses and stakeholders in line with its vision to create a safe and vibrant maritime sector and therefore drive economic sustainability and growth in the emirate. The Authority is keen on expanding its scope of work and laying down effective policies under the highest standards of maritime safety and best environmental practices, in adherence with the local and international laws to develop a safe maritime environment for maritime operations and businesses.
Mission
To enhance Dubai’s position as a leading center of maritime sectors
Vision
A vibrant and safe maritime environment
Values
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Leadership: Dubai Maritime Authority believes in the importance of playing a pioneering role in bringing best practices to the maritime industry in Dubai, making it a destination of excellence in the field, locally, regionally, and globally.
Enthusiastic Customers: Building our reputation as an authority that maritime and non-maritime customers can rely on to deliver products so excellent in their quality and service, so outstanding in their responsiveness to market dynamics, that Dubai Maritime Authority will always be recognized for excellence, reliability, and leadership in the local and global maritime marketplace.
- Enthusiastic Customers: Building our reputation as an authority that maritime and non-maritime customers can rely on to deliver products so excellent in their quality and service, so outstanding in their responsiveness to market dynamics, that Dubai Maritime Authority will always be recognized for excellence, reliability, and leadership in the local and global maritime marketplace.
- Innovation: Dubai Maritime Authority believes in the importance of introducing new initiatives and creative ideas to the maritime sector, as this will help keep the industry continuously robust and sustainable.
- Collaboration: Dubai Maritime Authority works closely with all governmental and non-governmental entities in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates to secure a smooth, safe, and successful operation to all aspects of the maritime industry in Dubai.
- Human Capital Excellence: Dubai Maritime Authority believes in the empowerment of the UAE national talent, and strives for a workplace where opportunity, openness, enthusiasm, diversity, teamwork, accountability and a sense of purpose combine to provide a rewarding professional experience that promotes fairness, dignity and respect for all employees regardless or race or gender.
- Respect and Integrity: Dubai Maritime Authority honors the rights and beliefs of our fellow associates, our customers, our community, our share-owners, and all constituents of the maritime industry. We treat others with the highest degree of dignity, equality and trust. We employ the highest ethical standards, demonstrating honesty and fairness in every action that we take.
- Environment: Dubai Maritime Authority believes in protecting the marine environment, and supporting the maritime sector in Dubai to take all measures necessary that ensure compliance to national and international marine operational standards
DMA Organization Structure
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