Registration itself is always issued by a government authority — the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure for federal pleasure-boat registration, the Dubai maritime authority for craft based in Dubai, and port authorities such as Ajman Ports & Customs or the Abu Dhabi ATLP platform for their jurisdictions. Owners can apply directly, or appoint one of the 0 commercial registration companies, maritime consultancies and documentation specialists in this directory to prepare and submit the file. BoatFinder+ is an introduction service only: we do not register vessels, set fees or guarantee approval.
Federal, emirate or flag registration depends on the vessel, where it is based and whether use is private or commercial.
Ownership evidence, identification or trade licence, vessel and engine details, inspection or survey where required, and insurance.
Apply directly through the authority's own service, or appoint a registration company to file and track it for you.
We route your request to matching registration companies — never to a government authority.
Indicative only — the authority sets the final list and it varies by emirate, vessel size and use.
Registration of a yacht based in Dubai is handled by the Dubai maritime authority through its official e-services. In practice an owner submits proof of ownership, vessel and engine identification, any required inspection or survey report and valid insurance, then pays the applicable fees. You can file directly with the authority or appoint one of the registration companies in this directory to prepare and submit the file for you. BoatFinder+ does not register vessels and does not set the requirements.
There is no single counter. Pleasure boats can be registered federally through the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure pleasure-boat registration service, while emirate-level authorities such as the Dubai maritime authority handle vessels based in their emirate, and port authorities such as Ajman Ports & Customs or the Abu Dhabi ATLP system handle port and commercial vessel registration. The right route depends on the vessel, its base and its use.
The registration itself is issued by the government authority. Commercial registration companies, maritime consultancies, documentation providers and yacht management firms act as agents: they assemble documents, coordinate inspections and submit on the owner's behalf. Companies in this directory are commercial businesses — they are not government bodies and cannot guarantee approval.
Renewal is normally applied for before the current registration expires, through the same authority that issued it. Owners are usually asked for the existing registration, current insurance, a valid inspection where one is required, and settlement of any outstanding fees or fines. Registration companies listed here handle renewals as a routine service.
A transfer moves the registration from seller to buyer. It typically requires a signed bill of sale, identification or trade licence documents for both parties, the existing registration certificate and confirmation that nothing is outstanding against the vessel. The authority then issues an updated registration in the new owner's name.
Foreign-owned and foreign-flagged yachts are handled differently from locally owned craft — options can include local registration where eligibility rules are met, or permits allowing a foreign-flagged vessel to stay and operate. Several companies in this directory publicly describe foreign-flag registration and foreign yacht permit work. Confirm eligibility with the authority before committing.
Commonly requested items include proof of ownership such as a builder's certificate or bill of sale, owner identification or company trade licence, vessel and engine details with hull and engine numbers, photographs, a survey or technical inspection report where required, and valid marine insurance. The exact list is set by the authority and differs by emirate, vessel size and whether use is private or commercial.
Pleasure-boat registration at federal level is published as a service by the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, while emirate authorities — for example the Dubai maritime authority — register craft based in their emirate. Ajman Ports & Customs and the Abu Dhabi ATLP platform publish their own vessel registration and permit services. All four are listed in the Official UAE Marine Registration Authorities section.
How this directory is built. Company information is compiled from the company's own published website and public sources. Evidence status describes what the source showed when it was last checked — it is not a BoatFinder+ endorsement. Profiles marked Verified by BoatFinder+ have completed our verification; unclaimed profiles have not. We publish no licence numbers, approvals, prices or turnaround times unless the business supplies documented evidence.
Important. BoatFinder+ is not a government body, a registration authority or a licensed maritime agent. This directory is an information and introduction service only. Registration requirements, fees, documents, eligibility and processing times are set solely by the relevant UAE authority and vary by emirate, vessel type and whether the vessel is used privately or commercially. Always confirm current requirements with the official authority or with the company you appoint.
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16 commercial companies listed.
Source — These 16 companies are published from each company's own published website and public sources. Last checked 18 August 2026 – 5 October 2026.
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