UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
MINISTRY OF ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE
To:
- Port's authorities
- Harbour Masters
- Ship-owners, Managers & Operators
- Ship Agents
- Ship Masters
Within the framework of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to regulate the navigational activities, protection of the marine environment, safety and security of the UAE maritime sector and to protect the rights of seafarers on board ships in UAE waters and ports. The Cabinet has issued Decision No. 71 of 2021 on Marine Wrecks and Violating Ships (attached to this circular) which will enter into force on 15/09/2021.
In compliance with the decision, UAE flag ships and foreign flag ships in UAE waters or calling UAE ports must comply with the requirements of the Decision. In addition, Ships of (300) gross tonnage or more must provide an insurance or financial guarantee to cover the responsibility for removing the wreck in conformity with the requirements of the Nairobi International Convention on the removal of wrecks, 2007.
Any ship not meeting the requirements of the decision will be prohibited from entering...