Cargo & Logistics / Sea
Request for Port Licence Renewal
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Request for Port Licence Renewal
Through this service, customer can submit request to renew 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.
Customer submits request for Port Licence through "ATLP" with the necessary documents to obtain the service.
Customer receives a response from AD Ports Group with application status. If the request is approved, customer will be notified to proceed with payment. In case of refusal, the customer can review the remarks from AD Ports Group and provide additional documents or information if required.
Customer makes the payment for the service fee digitally through the payment gateway and receive the license.
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STEPSLicence Service | Required Document |
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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 & Inspection License | Copy of a Valid Trade Licence of the company Professional Certificates of Personnel carrying out the survey Company Profile (optional) |
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 Copy of the 3rd Party Liability Insurance covering the activity Copy of the company’s membership certificate in a recognized diving organization (IMCA or ADCI) Copy of the Diving team certificates from a recognized diving organization (IMCA, ADAS, ADCI) Proof of compliance with IMCA D018 Code of practice for the initial and periodic examination Proof of compliance with Air surface supply diving mode Copy of the latest Audit Report made by AD PORTS Group (for license renewal only) |
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) Copy of Security Services Provider License issued by AD Ports Copy of contract with licensed security services provider Copy of SSP & TSO nomination letter No Objection letter issued by Musaffah Port Harbour Master Office |
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. |
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 |
Link to Other Services Within the Entity | Request for Port Licence Issuance |
Service Output | Renewal of AD Ports Group Operational Licence |
Duration | 1 working day |
Charges based on Licence Type | |||
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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 |