Ships & Boats Maintenance Services licence in the UAE
Ships & Boats Maintenance 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.
- IFZA (Dubai)
- 3315101
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 3315101
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes firms that carry out ships and boats maintenanceas regarding re-painting and cleaning, as well as other simple operations which do not include reparations or total maintenance, which are classified under Class 3512.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code3315101 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalRequired before the licence issues | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code3315101 | 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
- IFZA (Dubai)Dubai address, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 12,900
Updated
Open guide - Dubai mainland (DET)Onshore trading rights, Ejari premisesFrom, no visaAED 14,000
Updated
Open guide
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Third-party approvals
Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA)
Before licenceIFZA (Dubai)Read the authority’s process note
The activity requires approval from Dubai Maritime Authority before license issuance; this means that you will submit the license application. Once the required documents are generated in the final stage (after the license application passes the security check), we will send the documents across to apply for the approval. The procedure to obtain the approval will be through email on [email protected] Required documents: • Initial approval/Trade License Copy for Existing Companies • Third Party Approval Letter After sending the requirements, DMA will send the payment SPL to the customer for settlements. Once the payment is done, the electronic Maritime Activity NOC will be sent to the customer. Charges: 1,020 - 5,020 AED/NOC – online through a secure payment link. Renewable every year with the same fees. Duration: 2-3 working days.
Free zone or mainland
- IFZA lists this activity; Ajman Free Zone does not carry it under the same name, so confirm the Ajman catalogue before switching lanes.
- 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.
- Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) clearance is required before the licence issues, which breaks any advertised same-week timeline.
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 Zone3315.87
Related activities
- Ships & Boats RepairingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Wood Boat RepairingAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Ships & Boats TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Shipment Containers Maintenance and RepairingAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Light Aircrafts Maintenance & RepairDubai mainland (DET)
- Military Aircrafts Repair and Maintenance and its partsDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Ships & Boats Maintenance 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?
Yes. Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) must clear the activity before the licence issues, so build that step into your timeline.
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