Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) recently met with Brigadier Abdul Jalil Mahdi, Deputy Director General of the Dubai Police Department of Preventive Security, within the framework of strengthening cooperation with governmental and regulatory bodies in Dubai. The parties discussed plans to develop new strategies and regulations for security and maritime safety, training and registration of maritime boats; and marine driving licences; increasingly critical functions as Dubai transitions into an international maritime hub.
In addition, the two parties discussed the possibility of Dubai Police participating in discussions relating to the preparation of maritime laws and registrations in Dubai, which are under the direct responsibility of DMCA.
During the meeting, DMCA, under its newly launched entity 'Raseina', underscored its commitment to cooperate with Dubai Police and also announced that DMCA will unveil new measures and regulations beginning September 2008 aimed at further improving the maritime sector. The new initiatives and services are in line with DMCA's objective of expediting and streamlining the registration and licensing processes in the UAE maritime sector.
Amer Ali, CEO, DMCA said: "Dubai Maritime City Authority is taking concrete steps to enhance the delivery of maritime services and consolidate Dubai's reputation as a centre for maritime excellence. The establishment of the Marine Registration and Licensing Department is one of the key initiatives that will help us attain our objectives. This new department will serve as a convenient and efficient platform to facilitate licensing and registration procedures as well as other maritime-related activities."
Notably, the Emirates International Maritime Academy was established for the purpose of training drivers of boats and yachts. In addition, discussions were made in regards to the issuing of maritime driving licences and an appropriate action plan for this activity. DMCA will cooperate with Dubai Police in training concerned personnel and informing them of the licensing procedures and other related issues.
Dubai Maritime City is a multi-purpose maritime complex that incorporates a full range of industrial, commercial, residential and leisure facilities distributed in six distinct districts: Harbour Offices, Harbour Residences, Maritime Centre, Dubai Maritime City Campus, Marina District, and the Industrial Quarter managed by Dubai Drydocks. The mega development is renowned for its pro-environment policy wherein all projects within Dubai Maritime City are required to obtain green building certification to ensure energy conservation and optimised living conditions.
About Dubai Maritime City:
Dubai Maritime City is a 227 hectare fully-equipped, iconic and multidimensional maritime centre providing a world-class infrastructure and environment for the global maritime industry and related sectors. Dubai Maritime City is driven by the needs of both local and international marine and maritime communities for a dedicated hub.
Dubai Maritime City capitalizes on the strengths of Dubai as a regional and international hub for trade and commerce, redefining the global maritime industry. It will provide a strategic location for the maritime industry sectors across the full spectrum of maritime business - maritime management, maritime services, maritime retail and recreation, maritime education and research, ship repair and maintenance, yacht repair and maintenance.
When completed, Dubai Maritime City will be a vibrant mixed use development for the maritime industry, comprising industrial, commercial, residential and leisure facilities housed on a man-made peninsula between Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks. As a peninsula development, Dubai Maritime City harnesses the benefits of open sea access for the industrial community, yet creates a mesmerizing living and working environment with breathtaking sea views in a vibrant commercial hub. By offering world-class infrastructure, services and regulations, Dubai Maritime City will create a unique specialized environment that promotes the networking and integration of leading maritime companies in one destination.
