Ship Piloting & Towing Services licence in the UAE
Ship Piloting & Towing Services licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 5222002
What the authority says
Includes providing marine pilots or ship handlers who possess detailed knowledge of local waterways to bring vessels into and out of the port safely, involving also tugboats services for pushing or towing vessels that either should not move themselves, or those that cannot move by themselves in crowded harbor such as barges, disabled ships, oil platforms.
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Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code5222002 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Free zone or mainland
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
Also catalogued elsewhere
The same activity name appears in other authority catalogues we track. This is a name match, not a legal equivalence, and Dubai Setup Index does not file in these zones.
- Meydan Free Zone5222.91
Related activities
- Ship Management & OperationIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Ship ChandlersIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Transporting and Towing VehiclesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Boats Transport & TowingDubai mainland (DET)
- Motorcycle Towing ServicesDubai mainland (DET)
- Ports ManagementIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Ship Piloting & Towing Services licence later?
Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.
Does this activity need third-party approval?
The catalogue rows we hold for this activity carry no prior-approval flag. Re-check the live authority catalogue before filing, since flags change.
Licence Ship Piloting & Towing Services with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.