Unified UAE Legislation Database

Regulation PM - 15.0 Bunker Regulations

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 Marine Services 

Document Reference Number: PCFC-DPA-PS-REG-15 

Revision Number: 03 

Revision Date: May 2025 

Classification: Public 

 

NOTE: 

Please be informed that as decreed in Dubai Circular No. 6 of 2025 regarding the transfer of Ports and Maritime Section from the Department of Planning and Development to Dubai Ports Authority (DPA). 

 

 

15.1 Scope 

These Regulations have been developed to ensure that Bunkering Operations are conducted in a safe manner to reduce and minimize risks to personnel and the environment and apply to all parties involved with Bunkering Operations within the PCFC-DPA Ports. These regulations do not replace IMO and federal regulations. All relevant parties must apply these Regulations as a minimum standard for all Bunkering Operations within the PCFC- DPA Ports. 

 

15.2 Definitions 

15.2.1 Shipping Agent: A shipping agency or shipping agent is the designated person or agency held responsible for handling shipments and cargo, and the general interests of its customers, at ports and harbors worldwide, on behalf of ship owners...