Objectives

Aims & Objectives

The Association's first priority shall be to establish and develop a forum for the promotion of interests of the Ship Owners and the Marine Industry of UAE.
The Association shall Endeavour to promote the establishment of professional standards, a code of conduct and ethical practices for the Industry to benefit the UAE community at large.
It shall actively promote internationally the interests of UAE ship Owners, including those in the appropriate free trade zones.
It will foster cooperation among its Members and to coordinate a common approach to industry concerns. Propose suitable amendments for streamlining procedures for registration of vessels and their management. Such proposals shall reflect the views and opinions of the majority of the community.
The Association shall make all efforts to promote the UAE registry Internationally.
The Association will provide a focal point for exchange of ideas and expertise between the UAE Maritime Industry and the National Authorities.
The Association shall strive to provide competent professional opinion to the UAE Marine Industry on all intended IMO and other National Legislation and its effect on the UAE maritime Industry. It shall then provide the forum for a National exchange of views to reach a consensus on the approach to such legislation.
If required and requested by the National Authorities, the Association shall provide competent marine advisors to support, assist and enhance UAE representation at various International Marine Forums.
It shall assist and promote the growth of Marine Knowledge and education for the benefit of the Community within UAE and shall Endeavour to carryout relevant and meaningful research to benefit the community.
It shall Endeavour to create a source of reference for all matters connected with the Marine Industry and assist and guide wherever possible.
It shall offer guidance to all on compliance with UAE laws, both marine and others and assist the authorities in promoting regulations for the benefit of all members and the industry.
It shall do all such other lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the good of the community in which we live, the marine industry and for the achievements of all noble and worthy objectives.