To:
- Port's authorities,
- Harbour Masters
- Ship-owners, managers & operators.
- Ship agents
Reference to the FTA decision (41) 2018, regarding regulating anchoring of merchant ships in UAE waters, in order to protect the marine environment, safety of life at sea and safety of navigation.
Starting from 01/06/2018, all ships irrespective of size and type anchoring in UAE waters including the Exclusive Economic Zone, shall:
1. Obtain the anchorage permits from the local competent authority (local maritime authority/ port authority).
2. Anchor only in the designated area, determined by the local competent authority and abide by their laws and instructions.
3. Appoint a local agent for the ship, approved by the FTA and by the local competent authority. The local agent must obtain the approval of the local competent authority, when the ship's agency transferred to another agent, the new agent shall bear all the obligations incurred by the ship.
4. Ensure that all navigational devices, vessel equipment, engines, and navigational lights and shapes, are in a good working condition during t...