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Transfer fishing boat ownership

About the Service

Through this service local fisher can sell and transfer the ownership of his/her fishing boat (license and boat body) which is registered with the ministry to another person who meets the requirements for enrollment in the general registry at the Ministry. A boat license and a captain card will be issued valid for 2 years from the date of transferring the fishing boat ownership

Service Process

Required Documents

  1. Required documents for the buyer: 1- Copy of emirates ID card 2- Copy of the full family book (compare it with the original) 3- Passport copy 4- Personal photo 5- Certificate of Good Conduct and behavior 6- Certificate or letter of no objection from the competent authority 7- Fishing license issued by the competent local authority 8- Medical fitness certificate to operate and sail a fishing boat 9- Salary certificate / pension or a certificate from the competent court stating that the applicant is unemployed and does not receive a pension 10- Technical inspection report issued by the National Guard 11- Delisting certificate of a Maritime Transport issued by Coast Guard

Service completion duration

1 Days

Service channels

  • MOCCAE
  • Ministry of Climate change & Environment Website
  • Fujairah Center for Fishing Boats Registration
  • Khorfakkan Centre for Fishing Boats Registration
  • Sharjah Center for Fishing Boats Registration
  • Umm Al Quwain Center for Fishing Boats Registration
  • Ajman Center for Fishing Boats Registration
  • Kalba'a Center for Fishing Boats Registration
  • Al Hamriya Center for Fishing Boats Registration
  • Diba Center for Fishing Boats Registration
  • Umm Suqaim Unified Center for Marine License
  • Unified Marine License Center - Abu Dhabi
  • Ras Al Khaimah Unified Center for Marine License

Service Code

122-008-004-005

Sub Service Type

Fishermen Services

Target audience

  • UAE Citizens

User Guides

  • Please check the user guide (PDF) for using the system in order to apply for the service.
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Service completion duration

1 Days

Service Code

122-008-004-005

For assistance, get in touch through

Call: 800 3050
Email: info@moccae.gov.ae

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