Tag: Dubai Maritime Authority
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Foreign Yachts Now Able to Move Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai Freely
In a move bridging two of the Gulf’s most established yacht markets, foreign-flagged vessels will be able to cruise between Abu Dhabi and Dubai restriction-free. The consolidated protocol, which goes into effect beginning January 2026, allows for a single sailing permit to be recognized by both Emirates, using an Inquiry System Application Programming Interface (API)…
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Dubai Maritime Authority Introduces Marina Leasing Management Platform “Marsa”
At the 2025 GITEX Global technology event, the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) announced “Marsa,” the first digital platform for the management and leasing of marine berths in Dubai. The DMA, part of the Port, Customs, and Free Zones Corporation, plans to utilize the platform to digitalize the Emirate’s marina sector by reducing paperwork and streamlining…
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Dubai Records 149% Increase in Yacht Arrivals for H1 2025
The Dubai Maritime Authority shared new insights on yacht traffic in the Emirate for the first half of the year. According to the DMA, yacht arrivals saw a 149% increase, recording 97 foreign-flagged vessels between January and June 2025, compared to 39 boats in the same period last year. This underscores the rise of the…
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Dubai Maritime Authority Promotes Yacht Tourism with the Launch of the “Dock and Dine” Scheme
The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy (DET), have launched “Dock and Dine,” an initiative that allows yacht owners, captains and crew members to gain access to services from 20 of Dubai’s marinas. Want to stay up to date with the latest news of the Middle East superyacht market?…
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Gulf Craft & Dubai Maritime Authority Announce Strategic Partnership
News – Gulf Craft & Dubai Maritime Authority Announce Strategic Partnership On Tuesday, August 13th, UAE-based shipyard Gulf Craft announced the signing of a new strategic partnership with the Dubai Maritime Authority at the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation to facilitate smoother procedures for maritime vessel registration and licensing for Gulf Craft clientele. Through…
