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Transfer of Ownership

This Service will allow users to transfer the ownership of pleasure boats or Dhows of less than 150 GT (non-commercial)

Service Conditions

  • This service is provided for ownership transfer requests for boats owned by individuals.

Required Attachments

  • Fill out and sign the form
  • Original ship ownership certificate
  • Identity Card of the owner
  • Ship nameplate

Requirements to transfer the ownership of pleasure boats and Dhows

  • Copy of valid CPR for current owner (Seller)
  • Copy of valid CPR for new owner (Buyer)
  • Copy of notarized bill of sale or other documents attesting the transfer of ownership
  • No objection letter from Fisheries at Agriculture and Marine Resources Affairs for fishing boats
  • Release of mortgage for mortgaged vessels

Legal Regulations

  • Ministerial Resolution No. (2) of 2021 regarding registration and safety conditions and procedures for obtaining a navigation license for small ships whose gross tonnage is less than one hundred and fifty tons

Fees

  • Boats Up to 21ft and conventional boats : 5 BD
  • Boats More than 21ft - Up to 35ft : 10 BD
  • Boats More than 35ft : 15 BD
  • Other Marine Units : 20 BD

Process Time

  • 1 Working Day

Service Provider

Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications

Cooperative Entities

  • Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture

Service Processes

  • Apply in-person at the Small Ship Registration Office at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications with the required documents

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