Administrative Resolution No. (4) of 2024

The Executive Director of the Dubai Maritime Authority,

After perusal of:

• Law No. (11) of 2010 Concerning the Licensing of Vessels in the Emirate of Dubai;
• Law No. (3) of 2023 Concerning the Dubai Maritime Authority (the “DMA"); and
• Executive Council Resolution No. (11) of 2013 Issuing the Implementing Bylaw of Law No. (11) of 2010 Concerning the Licensing of Vessels in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments,

Does hereby issue this Resolution.

Approval of the Manual

Article (1)

Pursuant to this Resolution, the "Safe Manning Manual for Vessels in the Emirate of Dubai" published on the DMA's website, inclusive of the conditions, requirements, and standards set forth therein, is approved.

Scope of Application

Article (2)

The Manual referred to in Article (1) of this Resolution applies to all categories and types of Vessels governed by the above-mentioned Executive Council Resolution No. (11) of 2013.

Reviewing and Updating the Manual

Article (3)

The DMA will be responsible for regularly reviewing and updating the Manual referred to in Article (1) of this Resolution, and must ensure that any relevant updates are published on its website.

Publication and Commencement

Article (4)

This Resolution will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published.

Dr. Saeed bin Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum Executive Director Dubai Maritime Authority

Issued in Dubai on 16 September 2024 Corresponding to 13 Rabi al-Awwal 1446 А.Н.

The Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation

"Dubai Maritime Authority"

Minimum Safe Manning Manual for Vessels in the Emirate of Dubai

Approved pursuant to Administrative Resolution No. (4) of 2024

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Definitions

3. Minimum Safe Manning Document

4. General Conditions and Guidelines for the Issuance of Minimum Safe Manning Documents

5. Manning Matrix Guidelines for Issuance of Minimum Safe Manning Documents

1. Commercial and Tourist Vessels, Floating Restaurants, and Public Transport Vessels Navigating Territorial Waters

2. Tourist Vessels, Floating Restaurants, and Public Transport Vessels Navigating Territorial Waters

3. Tourist Dhows and Floating Restaurant Dhows Navigating Territorial Waters

4. Government Vessels Navigating Territorial Waters

5. Recreational Vessels Twenty-four (24) Metres or More in Length Whose Tonnage is Less than Two Hundred (200) Gross Tons

6. Recreational Vessels Twenty-four (24) Metres or More in Length Whose Tonnage is Two Hundred (200) and Less than Five Hundred (500) Gross Tons

¹ Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.