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Dubai witnesses remarkable increase in marine registration and licensing to more than double 2014 figures

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with managing, collaborating as well as supervising all elements of Dubai's maritime sector, has announced the enrollment of 1,623 marine crafts (as compared to 945 in 2014) and also the issuance of 2,396 aquatic team licenses (compared with 945 in 2014) to this day. The numbers reflect an exceptional boost in demand for marine licensing services that offer a total governing framework for ensuring the integration of all facets of maritime safety and also safety and security, and also efficient procedures along the shores of Dubai.

DMCA has made excellent strides in boosting the number of aquatic craft registrations, with the high demand for maritime licensing solutions triggering the Authority to increase initiatives to supply new facilities that make sure the highest degree of client satisfaction in support of Dubai's transformation into one of the leading maritime centers worldwide.

Amer Ali, Executive Director of DMCA, said: "We observed a big demand for the licensing of aquatic crafts and team over the last months as a result of the establishments provided by DMCA such as the 'Exam in Your Office' service which was launched making examinations for getting the aquatic driving certificate quicker and also a lot more convenient. Our continual sychronisation with all public and economic sector companions associated with the local maritime industry also contributed substantially to this accomplishment. DMCA is constantly dealing with the growth of maritime licensing service systems and enhancing customer support to equal quick regional as well as international changes and also attain the highest levels of customer fulfillment in Dubai's maritime market.".

Adel Kalantar, Director - Registration as well as Licensing, DMCA, stated: "The increase in the variety of aquatic crafts and also driving licenses registered as well as provided by DMCA mirrors the high self-confidence taken pleasure in by the maritime market in the Emirate of Dubai. DMCA continues its efforts to provide the very best solutions and also launch innovative initiatives in order to improve the client experience and ensure the application of the highest maritime safety specifications.".

In line with the goals of Dubai Strategic Plan, the Emirate of Dubai is adopting an efficient maritime industry strategy which seeks to cause positive modification in the regional maritime sector according to the highest specifications of effectiveness, excellence, innovation, and also management. DMCA is additionally developing a complete range of ingenious applications and high-level clever solutions that comply with the very best global practices and also adopt the current modern technologies.

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