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Dubai Ports Authority Regulation PS - 8.0 Port Operations (On Shore)

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  

Document Reference Number: PCFC-DPA-PS-REG-08 

Revision Number: 01 

Revision Date: December 2023 

Classification: Public  

 

NOTE: 
Please be informed that as decreed in PCFC Circular 04 of 2024, the Ports & 
Maritime Section has been transferred from ‘Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)’ to the ‘Dubai Ports Authority (DPA)’ 

 

8.1 General Requirements 

1. All port operations shall be carried out in accordance with a safe system of work by port workers who are appropriately trained and supervised. The safe system of work shall enable a worker to stop an operation immediately when there is a risk to safety or health. 

 

2. All plant and equipment used in port operations shall be . 

a. of good design and construction; 

b. of adequate strength for the purpose for which it will be used; 

c. of sound material and free from obvious defects; 

d. inspected at appropriate intervals; 

e. Properly maintained in a safe and efficient condition. 

 

3. Routine fire/Safety Inspections shall be carried out. These shall include inspecti...