UAE - Specific requirements by the UAE Administration

Flag instructions relating to Statutory surveys

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General Policy

Agreement’s reference

A new Agreement was signed on the 26/05/2009 between the (Recognised Organisation (RO)) hereinafter referred to as "B.V." and the National Transport Authority of the United Arab Emirates hereinafter referred to as "the Administration" with respect to the performance of marine statutory surveys and issuance of relevant certificates (see Agreement governing the delegation of statutory certification services to Appendix 3 to the Agreement).

Communication and liaison

1. Information and liaison

   B.V. will report to the Administration such information at such frequency as agreed between B.V. and the Administration, as delineated in Appendix 2 to the Agreement.

Interpretation, equivalence and exemption

Exemptions from the requirements of the applicable instruments are the prerogative of the Administration and must be approved by the Administration prior to issuance.

In instances where, temporarily, the requirements of an applicable instrument cannot be met under particular circumstances, the "B.V." surveyor will specify such measures or supplementary equipment as may be available to permit the vessel to proceed to a suitable port where permanent repairs or rectifications can be effected or replacement equipment fitted.

Additional Conditions

See Appendix 3 to the Agreement.

FTA Chairman Resolutions

See Federal Transport Authority (FTA) resolutions

Implementation of HSSC

Following the Implementation of the Protocol of 1988 relating to International Convention for SOLAS 1974 and Protocol of 1988 Relating to the International Convention on Load Line 1966, the Administration gives special instructions concerning issuance and alignment of statutory certificates.

For further information, refer to attached file “FTA Circular no 16 issued in 2017”.

Refer also to Circular No. 02 of 2026 in attached file “FMA Cir 02 2026 Implementation and enforcement of the Resolution A.1207(34) HSSC 2025”.

Electronic Certificates

Certificates may be issued in an electronic format according to FAL.5/Circ.39/Rev.2

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SOLAS 74

IP Code

(Circular 04 of 2024)

Recognised Organisation (RO) has full delegation for survey and certification related to SOLAS Chapter XV and the IP Code.

MARPOL 73/78

Annex I. IOPP Certificate

Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil

Annex II. NLS Certificate

Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk

(Communication 3/112 dated 30/01/2007)

Approval of the Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP) and the P&A Manual should be performed by Recognised Organisation (RO).

Please refer to the related survey procedure for additional instructions.

On satisfactory completion of surveys, a Document of Compliance for NLS shall be issued

Annex IV. ISPP Certificate

Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships

Annex V

Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships

Annex VI

Data Collection System for fuel oil consumption of ships

(Circular No. 04 of 2026)

The Administration authorizes Recognised Organisation (RO) for the following activities:

• Verification of SEEMP Part II and Part III and issuance of Confirmation of Compliance (CoC).

• Verification of the fuel oil consumption data to be collected on annual basis and attained CII.

• Submission of a recommendation for the issuance of the Statement of Compliance on fuel oil consumption reporting and operational carbon intensity rating, with the related DCS-CII documentation (CoC and data), by email to: ro@moei.gov.ae. Upon Recognised Organisation (RO) recommendation the Administration issues the Statement of Compliance.

• Submission of reported data to the IMO GISIS Database.

• Conduct company audits combined with ISM audits.

Biofuels

(Circular No. 04 of 2026)

When biofuels are used, the Cf factor from fuel supplier certificate must be as per requirements of MEPC.1/Circ.905.

BWM Convention

Issuance of IBWMC

(Email from Administration dated 16/8/2017)

The Administration request Recognised Organisation (RO) to approach them on case by case for authorization of issuance of Intl Ballast Water Management System Certificate for UAE Flagged Vessels.

MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Diving systems

(Circular 03 of 2024)

Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorised to carry out surveys according to the MSC.548(107) related to the International Code of Safety for Diving Operations, (2023 Diving Code), and to issue diving system safety certificate, to all ships that have a diving system installed on or after 1 January 2024.

ISM Code

Authorizations & Instructions

ISPS Code

Authorizations & Instructions

Appendix — Agreement governing the delegation of statutory certification services

Agreement

See the attached file “Agreement signed May09“.

Appendix I to the Agreement

Applicable instruments and degree of authorization

See the attached file “Appendix I to the Agreement“.

Appendix 2 to the Agreement

Reporting to the Administration

See the attached file “Appendix 2 to the Agreement“.

Appendix 3 to the Agreement

Additional conditions

See the attached file “Appendix 3 to the Agreement“.

Appendix — Yacht Regulations

UAE Yacht Regulations for Yacht > 24m

See the attached file “UAE Yacht Regulations v oct2010“.

(Email from the Administration dated 03/01/2012)

The UAE Yacht Code will be mandatory for new built and existing yachts as from January 2013.

Currently, the owners can apply the Yacht Code on voluntary basis.

Appendix — Federal Transport Authority (FTA) resolutions

FTA Chairman Resolutions

The following FTA Chairman Resolutions are referenced for information