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Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
16200 Central Green Blvd
GAC Regional Office, Asia Pacific 78 Shenton Way, #29-01
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Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
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17 Jan 2023 / United Arab Emirates
To ensure that safe towing operations that are conducted in U.A.E waters and ports are following International and National regulations, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Maritime Administration of United Arab Emirates, hereby emphasize that the following procedures are adhered to:
1- Towing operations are conducted in reference to the Circular No. 884 of 1998 (Guidelines for Ocean Safe Towing), issued by the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization.
2- Towing operations are conducted in U.A.E waters and ports after obtaining the Towage Approval Certificate from one of the companies approved by the UAE Maritime Administration. Vessels with towing combinations arriving at UAE Ports from International voyages must submit the Towage Approval Certificate to the port of arrival in UAE.
3- Towing operations commenced from UAE ports after obtaining the approval from the Harbormaster and verification on the weather condition for the intended voyage as indicated in the Towage approval certificate.
4- All vessels engaged in the towing operation must have valid insurance coverage for the intended voyage
5- Port authorities must verify that all vessels engaged in towing operations have nominated local UAE agency.
(For information about operations in the United Arab Emirates, contact GAC at [email protected])
Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure Circular No.1 of 2023 dated 17 January 2023