Unified UAE Legislation Database

Circular No. 08 of 2024 Updated list of Flag States Obligated to Have Their Vessels Classified by a Member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)

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In force

Issuing Authority

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure

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XX.XX.XXXX

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
MINISTRY OF ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE

Date: 06/08/2024

To:

- Ports authorities and Harbormasters

- Ship - Owners, Managers and Operators

- Ship Agents

- Classification Societies

 

 

Within the framework of the Federal Maritime Administration (FMA) represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, this Administration has decided to include the vessels registered under the flag state of Eswatini (Swaziland) to the existing list of restricted flag State vessels calling UAE waters and ports, unless they are classified by a member of IACS Class or by the Emirates Classification Society - Tasneef.

 

Accordingly, all the maritime companies and Ship agents in UAE are hereby requested not to provide the services to those vessels that are not complying with this circular to avoid legal accountability.

 

The concerned flag States countries list:

1. Albania

2. Belize

3. Democratic People's Republic of Korea

4. Sao Tome and Principe

5. Tonga

6. Congo (Republic of)

7. Equatorial Guinea

8. United Re...