Unified UAE Legislation Database

Dubai Ports Authority Regulation PS - 2.0 Definitions

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

DPA

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

 

PCFC- Entity (Business Unit) Name:Dubai Ports Authority
Department Name:Ports Services

 

 

2.1 Agent:

Shall mean any person/company mandated to supply information and act on behalf of the owner or operator of the ship and holding a valid license from Port management.

 

2.2 Applicable International Requirements:

Shall mean the conventions, protocols, guidelines, resolutions or codes of International Maritime Organization, International chamber of shipping or OCIMF or by other maritime industry organizations.

 

2.3 Authority:

Shall mean Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation (PCFC).

 

2.4 Authorized person:

Means a person authorized by the authority, the master of the ship or a responsible person to undertake a specific task or tasks and possessing the necessary technical knowledge and experience.

 

2.5 Berth:

Includes any berth, dock, piers, jetty, quay, wharf, mooring, anchorage, or offshore terminal, or any other place regularly used for berthing or mooring vessel.

 

2.6 Block is a rectangular marked and identified storage area within a stacking area for stacking designated groups of containers. A block is divid...