Cargo & Logistics / Sea
Port Licence Issuance Request
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Port Licence Issuance Request
This service aims to issue new licences for companies operating within the port premises such as transport operators, shipping agents and other companies for the purpose of conducting activities inside the ports
Steps to Follow
STEP01
SUBMIT APPLICATION
The customer submits a request for a port licence through Maqta Gateway and submit the necessary documents for obtaining the service
STEP02
APPLICATION REVIEWED
Abu Dhabi Ports receives the application, and review the application.
STEP03
RECEIVE RESPONSE
The customer receives the response from AD Ports for his application status. If the request is approved, the customer will be notified to proceed with payment. In the case of refusal, the customer shall consult the remarks from AD Ports and provide additional documents and information if necessary.
STEP04
SERVICE FEE PAYMENT
The customer pays the service fees electronically through the payment gateway
STEP05
SERVICE COMPLETION
The licence will be issued electronically and available to the customer for download
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STEPSRequired Documents based on licence type
Licence Service | Required Document |
|---|---|
| Stevedore Operations’ Licence | Copy of a Valid Trade Licence of the company, 3rd Party Liability Insurance covering the activity, Abu Dhabi Ports’ Contract, Employee Insurance as per Abu Dhabi Law |
| Small Port Business Licence | Copy of a Valid Trade licence of the company, Company Profile (optional) |
| Ship Repair Licence | Copy of a Valid Trade Licence of the company, 3rd Party Liability Insurance covering the activity, Certification for all Floating Assets, EAD NOC for operation |
| Ship Survey Licence | Copy of a Valid Trade Licence of the company, Professional Certificates of Personnel carrying out the survey, Professional Certificate of the Personnel |
| Public Transport Licence | Copy of a Valid Trade Licence of the company, 3rd Party Liability Insurance covering the activity |
| Diving Operator Licence | Copy of a Valid Trade Licence of the company, 3rd Party Liability Insurance covering the activity, Professional Certificates of each diver |
| Container Repair Operators’ Licence | Copy of a Valid Trade Licence of the company, 3rd Party Liability Insurance covering the activity |
| Truck Operators Licence | Copy of a valid trade licence of the company, Company profile (optional), List of trucks with details |
| Roads Tankers for Supply of Bunkers to Vessels’ Licence | Copy of a Valid Trade Licence of the Company, 3rd Party Liability Insurance covering the activity, List of Trucks with details, Valid Registration Copy of each tanker, Hose Pressure Test Certificate for each hose, Standard Operating Procedures for conducting bunkering, Company Profile (optional) |
| Marine Bunker Supplies’ Licence | Copy of a Valid Trade Licence of the company, 3rd Party Liability Insurance covering the activity, Company Profile (optional), Valid Navigation Licence Copy of each Bunker Barge, Valid Statutory Certificate of each Bunker Barge, CLC/P&I for each Barge, Hoses Pressure Test Certificate Copy for each Bunker Barge, Updated Q88 Forms, Qualifications & Experience of the Bunker Barge Masters, Standard Operating Procedures for conducting bunkering |
| Towing Services’ Licence | Copy of a Valid Trade Licence of the Company, P & I Insurance (per Vessel), NTA Navigation Licence (per Vessel), Minimum Safe Manning Document (per Vessel), Bollard Pull Certificate (per Vessel), Class Certification (per Vessel), Load Line Certificate, if applicable (per Vessel), Completed and Signed Tug Check List |
| Shipping Agents’ Licence | Copy of a valid trade licence of the company, 3rd party liability insurance covering the activity |
| Ship Chandlers’ Licence | Copy of a Valid Trade Licence of the company, 3rd Party Liability Insurance covering the activity with minimum coverage of AED 1,000,000. List of Vehicles used in supplying ships |
| Pest Control & Ship Sanitation Licence | Copy of a valid trade licence of the company, FTA pest control licence, Tadweer Waste Management licence |
| Terminal Operator Licence | Copy of valid Commercial Licence, Evidence of title to own land or land lease (Ownership Contract/ Agreement), Municipality approved facility location (site plan and limits), Letter of Interest (LOI) to operate terminal (downloadable from Terminal Operator Licence application), Signed Terms & Conditions for operating a terminal in Musaffah (downloadable from Terminal Operator Licence application), Completed Questionnaire for Private Terminal operators (downloadable from Terminal Operator Licence application) |
| Security Services Provider | Copy of valid trade licence, Copy of valid company security licence issued by Private Security Business Department (PSBD), AD Police, Copy of valid ISO 9001 Certification, Copy of valid Workman’s insurance |
| Crew, Labour & Passenger Transport Service Provider | For Company: Copy of a valid trade licence of the company, General Liability Insurance covering to be licenced. For each Vessel: FTA Navigational Licence, Vessel Insurance Vesse Master CoC, Vessel Specification sheet. |
Additional Information
| Service Charges | Please refer to the Table of Charges |
| Customer Types | Businesses |
| The Number of Visits Required | 0 |
| Number of Interactions to Obtain the Service | 2 |
| Service Output | AD Ports Licence |
Charges List
| Charges based on Licence Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Licence Name | Unit | Charges in AED | Tariff Code |
| Cargo Operations Contractor | Per year | 10,000 | 4.12 |
| Small Port Business Licence | Per year | 5,000 | 4.23 |
| Ship Repair Licence | Per year | 10,000 | 4.15 |
| Ship Survey / Inspection Licence | Per year | 10,000 | 4.16 |
| Public Transport Licence | Per year | From 2,000 to 20,000 | 4.14 |
| Diving Operations | Per year | 10,000 | 4.8 |
| Container Repair Contractor Licence | Per year | 10,000 | 4.13 |
| Trucking Operator Licence (Non-Bunker Supply) | Per year | 5,000 | 4.2 |
| * Licencing Decal (Sticker) | Per Vehicle | 25 | 4.3 |
| Temporary Truck Licencing Decal (Sticker) | Per Vehicle | 100 | 4.4 |
| Road Tanker Operator Licence | Per year | 5,000 | 4.5 |
| Road Tanker Licence Decal (Sticker) | Per Vehicle | 1,000 | 4.6 |
| Bunker Supply Licence (Includes all means of delivery) | Per year | 100,000 | 4.26 |
| Towage Operator Licence | Per year | 10,000 | 4.1 |
| * Additional Tug added to the existing Towage licence | Per tug per year | 5000 | 4.28 |
| Agency Licence | Per year | 7,000 | 4.9 |
| Ship Chandler Licence | Per year | 5,000 | 4.10 |
| Pest Control & Ship Sanitation Licence | Per year | 10,000 | 4.31 |
| Terminal Operator Licence | Per year | 15,000 | 4.11 |
| * Length up to 100 meters AED 200/- | Per year | Meters * 200 | 4.11 |
| * Length between 101 & 300 meters AED 175/- | Per year | Meters * 175 | 4.11 |
| * Length above 301 meters AED 150/- | Per year | Meters * 150 | 4.11 |
| Security Services Provider | Per year | 5,000 | MEM-00350 |
| Crew, Labour & Passenger Transport Service Provider | Per year | 3,000 | MEM-00564 |
Service & Information