Online portal drives licensing numbers by providing rapid free-of-charge processing
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 26 August 2022: Abu Dhabi Maritime today announced it has licensed more than 1,000 jet skis via its Musaffah-based Licensing and Inspection Centre for Jet Skis since its transition from Abu Dhabi Police to Abu Dhabi Maritime in December 2021.
Promoting easy access to licensing services, the Abu Dhabi Maritime Administration website and dedicated portal, with the support of AD Ports Group’s Maqta Gateway, offers a streamlined process for the licensing of new jet skis, licence renewals, and technical inspection bookings. The service is both free of charge and time efficient, with the full process taking only half an hour.
Established by an agreement between AD Ports Group and the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), Abu Dhabi Maritime has a mandate to implement effective maritime services and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Capt. Saif Al Mheiri, Managing Director, Abu Dhabi Maritime, said, “Abu Dhabi supports a thriving maritime community and is today one of the region’s prime destinations for aquatic tourism and sports. By leveraging Abu Dhabi Maritime’s fully integrated digital licensing services, water sports enthusiasts can navigate the emirate’s waters in confidence knowing that their equipment meets the highest safety and security standards.
“In line with our mission to further position Abu Dhabi as a leading maritime activity centre, our team of Emirati technical experts are always on hand to help applicants finalise all procedures within half an hour from the moment they apply online, which includes booking inspection appointments at the location of their choice.”
Required documents for jet ski licencing include a jet ski ownership certificate, valid insurance policy and a UAE ID.
To finalise the licence issuance, applicants should book an inspection appointment at the location of their choice to ensure vehicles meet Abu Dhabi Maritime’s technical requirements including onboard access to all safety and security kits.
The Licensing and Inspection Centre for Jet Skis operates from 09:00 am to 09:00 pm from Monday to Friday. To visit the Centre or make inquiries, please contact the toll-free number, send an email to [email protected] or visit AD Maritime’s website.
Photo Caption: A Jet Ski undergoing inspection at Abu Dhabi Maritime’s Musaffah-based Licensing and Inspection Centre.
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Established in 2006, AD Ports Group today serves as the region’s premier facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade, as well as a bridge linking Abu Dhabi to the world. Listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX: ADPORTS), AD Ports Group’s vertically integrated business approach has proven instrumental in driving the emirate’s economic development over the past decade.
Operating several clusters covering Ports, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Maritime, Logistics, and Digital, AD Ports Group’s portfolio comprises 10 ports and terminals, and more than 550 square kilometres of economic zones within KIZAD, the largest integrated trade, logistics, and industrial business grouping in the Middle East.
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AD Ports Group Maritime Cluster is part of AD Ports Group, an integrated portfolio of world-class ports, economic zones, maritime, logistics and digital businesses driving the growth of international trade. The Maritime Cluster provides a competitive trading environment with world-class trade, logistics, technologies and advanced infrastructure that delivers efficiencies for our partners and customers. It comprises the largest portfolio of subsidiaries, offering integrated and tailor-made solutions and services that cater to customers’ needs onshore and offshore. These subsidiaries include: SAFEEN, SAFEEN Feeders, SAFEEN Transshipment, SAFEEN Offshore, OFCO, Subsea, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, Abu Dhabi Maritime, the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi’s waterways.
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Abu Dhabi Maritime was established in 2020 as the primary custodian of Abu Dhabi’s waterways and marine ecosystems. Operating under AD Ports Group, with guidance from Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), Abu Dhabi Maritime governs and regulates Abu Dhabi’s maritime sector by providing world-leading maritime infrastructure, while ensuring the emirate implements the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality.
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