Cruisers Licensing Requirements
A cruiser: Any means of maritime transport and cruising, equipped to work at sea, regardless of its power or tonnage, dedicated to transport tourists within the territorial waters of the country, provided that it is licensed by the authority to be used for cruising.
Conditions required for licensing cruisers:
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A tourism license application form shall be completed in print (forms may be obtained from ADTA offices in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain)
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A copy of the owner's passports and national identity card.
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If there is a foreign partner, a copy of his passport and articles of association of the company, attested by the Notary Public, shall be submitted.( the UAE national percentage in the activity shall be no less than 51%)
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A copy of the manager’s curriculum vitae and his passport shall be provided.
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A copy of the authorized signatory along with a copy of his passport shall be provided.
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A copy of the lease contract or the restaurant development contract shall be attached.
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A certificate allocating a trade name to the establishment issued by the Department of Economic Development shall be enclosed.
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Property of the ship or a lease contract shall be attached
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A feasibility study with detailed description of the services to be provided along with the activities and proposed areas shall be submitted.
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Approvals of competent authorities concerned with anchorage places start off, and arrival of ships according to a lease contract or a special agreement for this purpose, shall be submitted.
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A bank guarantee of AED 100.000 shall be deposited within a maximum period of 30 days after granting the license.
The establishment shall be provided with administration, reception and waiting
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rooms supplied with seats, proper toilets, public safety equipment and means of communication.
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All ships shall be provided with safety equipment
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At least three administrators shall be appointed. The number of technicians and administration staff shall correspond to the number of licensed ships.
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All ships shall be equipped with maritime wireless radios working on global marine channels, specifically on those set for the purposes of rescue and safety if the length of the cruiser is 35 feet or more.
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A captain and technical assistant licensed by competent authorities shall be made available.
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The person concerned shall pledge to observe the conditions and their compliance with ADTA requirements.
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No Objection Letter from Waste Management Center.
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Cruiser licensing fees shall be AED 2500
For more information please send your inquiries to the e-mail: Ask-licensing@adta.ae