Renew Marine Driving License
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.
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Service Provision Channels |
Service Provision Timing |
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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 |
Validity of Driving License / Permits
| 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
Pleasure Marine Craft Driving License Renewal
After completing all requirements, the pleasure marine craft driving license shall be renewed through one single stage.
Required Documents
- Filling the marine crew licensing application form.
- One recent personal photograph with white-colour background.
- Original Emirates ID card and passport copy for UAE nationals, or original Emirates ID card and copy of passport and valid residence visa for expatriates.
- Original Copy of medical fitness certificate issued by DMCA certified medical centres. Application form.
- Original renewed copy of expired competency certificate.
- Original DMCA marine craft driving license.
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.
Commercial Marine Craft Driving License Renewal
After completing all requirements, the commercial marine craft driving license shall be renewed through one single stage.
Required Documents
- Filling the marine crew licensing application form.
- One recent personal photograph with white-colour background.
- Original Emirates ID card and passport copy for UAE nationals, or original Emirates ID card and copy of passport and valid residence visa for expatriates.
- Original Copy of medical fitness certificate issued by DMCA certified medical centres. Application form.
- Original copy of valid good conduct certificate issued by Dubai Police General Headquarters.
- NOC from sponsor if applicant is expatriate.
- Original DMCA marine craft driving license.
- Original renewed copy of expired competency certificate.
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.
Traditional Marine Craft Driving License Renewal (Abra/Driver)
Abra (Abbar) Driving License Renewal
After completing all requirements, the Abra driving license shall be renewed through one single stage.
Required Documents
- Filling the marine crew licensing application form.
- One recent personal photograph with white-colour background.
- Original Emirates ID card and passport copy for UAE nationals, or original Emirates ID card and copy of passport and valid residence visa for expatriates.
- NOC from sponsor if applicant is expatriate.
- Copy of Emirates ID card for Abra owner.
- Copy of Abra license on which the applicant will work.
- Original copy of valid good conduct certificate issued by Dubai Police General Headquarters.
- Original Copy of medical fitness certificate issued by DMCA certified medical centres. Application form.
- Original DMCA marine craft driving license.
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
- Filling the marine crew licensing application form.
- One recent personal photograph with white-colour background.
- Original Emirates ID card and passport copy for UAE nationals, or original Emirates ID card and copy of passport and valid residence visa for expatriates.
- Original Copy of medical fitness certificate issued by DMCA certified medical centres. Application form.
- Original copy of valid good conduct certificate issued by Dubai Police General Headquarters
- NOC from sponsor if applicant is expatriate.
- Original renewed copy of expired competency certificate.
- Original DMCA marine craft driving license.
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.
Fishing Marine Craft Driving License Renewal
After completing all requirements, the fishing marine craft driving license shall be renewed through one single stage.
Required Documents
- Filling the marine crew licensing application form.
- One recent personal photograph with white-colour background.
- Original Emirates ID card and passport copy for UAE nationals.
- Original skipper or deputy skipper valid license issued by Ministry of Environment and Water.
- Copy of valid membership certificate of Dubai Fishermen Co-op Association.
- Original Copy of medical fitness certificate issued by DMCA certified medical centres. (Eye test)
- Original DMCA marine craft driving license.
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.
Marine Boat Driving License Renewal
After completing all requirements, the marine boat driving license shall be renewed through one single stage.
Required Documents
- Filling the marine crew licensing application form.
- One recent personal photograph with white-colour background.
- Request letter from an official authority.
- Original Emirates ID card and passport copy for UAE nationals, or original Emirates ID card and copy of passport and valid residence visa for expatriates.
- Original Copy of medical fitness certificate issued by DMCA certified medical centres. Application form.
- Original renewed copy of expired competency certificate.
- Original DMCA marine craft driving license.
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.
Marine Craft Crew Permit Renewal
The customer shall apply for permit renewal within one month as of permit expiry date.
Required Documents:
- Filling the marine crew licensing application form.
- One recent personal photograph with white-colour background.
- Original Emirates ID card and passport copy for UAE nationals, or original Emirates ID card and copy of passport and valid residence visa for expatriates provided that the applicant shall not be less than (20) years old.
- Original Copy of medical fitness certificate issued by DMCA certified medical centres. Application form.
- Original copy of valid good conduct certificate issued by Dubai Police General Headquarters
- NOC from sponsor if applicant is expatriate.
- Original renewed copy of competency certificate.
- Original DMCA permit.
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:
- Filling the marine crew licensing application form.
- One recent personal photograph with white-colour background.
- Original Emirates ID card and passport copy for UAE nationals, or original Emirates ID card and copy of passport and valid residence visa for expatriates.
- Original Copy of medical fitness certificate issued by DMCA certified medical centres. Application form.
- Original copy of valid good conduct certificate issued by Dubai Police General Headquarters
- Original renewed copy of competency certificate.
- Original DMCA permit.
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.
- Medical centres certified by DMCA
- Training centres and institutes certified by DMCA
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Service |
Fees |
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Pleasure marine craft driving license renewal |
AED 620 |
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Commercial marine craft driving license renewal |
AED 920 |
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Abra driving license renewal |
AED 220 |
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Traditional Marine craft driving license renewal |
AED 320 |
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Fishing marine craft driving license renewal |
AED 920 |
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Marine boat driving license renewal |
AED 920 |
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Mariner permit renewal |
AED 320 |
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Marine engine operator permit renewal |
AED 770 |
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Marine engine operator assistant permit renewal |
AED 470 |
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Marine electrical engineer permit renewal |
AED 770 |
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Marine pilot permit renewal |
AED 920 |
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Marine inspector permit renewal |
AED 920 |
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Marine sports trainer permit renewal |
AED 1,020 |
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Marine crafts driving instructor permit renewal |
AED 1,020 |
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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:
- Toll free No 800990 or send email to [email protected].
- Visit DMCA website www.dmca.ae to have more information
Customer shall apply for any suggestion or complain through:
- Filling the application form and dropping it at the determined boxes available at DMCA happiness center.
- Sending email to the Government system for suggestion: esuggest.dubai.gov.ae or for complains: ecomplain.dubai.gov.ae
