UAE resolution on marine wrecks and violating ships

The UAE has issued a resolution on marine wrecks and violating ships. The UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure has advised that vessels are considered in violation in the below cases.

The ship shall be considered in violation in the following cases:

1) Failure of the Shipowner or Operator to secure the seaworthiness of the ship as a floating marine facility or failed to pay the salaries of seafarers for two months or more or failed to provide supplies or fuel to operate engines.
2) Failure of its Owner or Operator to pay the fees and expenses of its towing, insurance and berth.
3) If it is Derelict Ship.
4) Anchored in an undesignated area in the state waters or without a permit from the competent authorities.
5) If it constitutes a danger, an obstacle or a threat to maritime navigation.
6) Expiry of its insurance policies against damage and marine liabilities.7) Not registered under the flag of a particular country, or it has been proven that the ship’s registration documents are forged or expired.
8) The ship Anchor/Berth permit is cancelled in the port or the state waters, and the Ministry or the competent authority ordered the ship to leave but the ship does not respond.
9) The ship harms the interests of the state in terms of security or maritime safety, or threatens the marine environment and the protection of lives.

Click here to read the circular >>> FMA Circular No. 07 issued in 2021 – Wreck Removal and Violating Ships

And click here for complete information on requirements and penalties >>> Cabinet Resolution No. 71.

This was provided to us by our award-winning agency in the Middle East, Kanoo Shipping.

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