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Apply for Renting Vessel Lifts to Lift/Drop Marine Vessels

Lift or drop your private boats to/from the water, using the shift lift available at Al Garhoud Marine Maintenance Centre workshop.

Output

Rental of vessel lifts to lift or drop marine vessels


Ways to Apply

Website
  • Website

Channels

Steps

  1. Go to the service application page.
  2. Enter the vessel details and click Next .
  3. Select the dates and enter the company details.
  4. Upload the documents and click Review .
  5. In case of approval, receive the status of the request and payment details through email within 2 working days.
  6. Pay the fees at any Self Service Machine.
  7. Receive the payment confirmation and receipt through email or SMS.
  8. Send the payment details to the Marine Transport Department through email at external.boatlifting@rta.ae .
  9. Receive the Marine Transport Department work order to lift or drop the vessel on the booked date and time.

Service Time

2 working days

Important to Know

You Should Know

  1. Governmental and semi-governmental companies receive a 20% discount.
  2. The vessel must have a maximum length of 20m, a maximum width of 5m, and a maximum weight of 16 tonnes.
  3. The service is limited to docking, undocking, or lifting only. For maintenance, you must hire a company specialised in maintenance activities; Al Garhoud Marine isn't responsible for maintenance activities.
  4. You must pay the service fees in advance at any Customer Happiness Centre. The required documents can be sent via email to the relevant department or submitted directly at Al Garhoud Marine Facility.
  5. RTA only provides the wooden support and doesn't supply awnings for boats. You can bring your own awning if you wish.
  6. You can obtain more space around the boat for a fee.
  7. Service fees are calculated separately for docking and undocking.

Eligible Categories

Companies specialised in marine maintenance and business related to marine vessels and private boat owners, who want to lift or drop their vessels to/from the water

Service Requirements

  1. Copy of the insurance
  2. Certificate of Registry or Certificate of Licence
  3. Vessel General Arrangement (GA) drawings
  4. Vessel berthing plan drawings

Fees

  • Berth or drop: AED 100 per linear metre

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit card

Terms and Conditions

  • The security guard or crew must be present on behalf of the vessel owner to protect its property.
  • RTA Al Garhoud Marine Facility isn't responsible for any damages such as boat sinking, fire, natural disasters, etc., or any unsafe work located in Al Garhoud yard or in the wharfage.
  • If you violate any of RTA rules and regulations, you'll be fined as per RTA guidelines and tariffs.
  • The maintenance company must obtain approval to provide its services, ensuring it meets the standards required to operate at Al Garhoud Marine Facility.
  • Certain maintenance work requires approval. If the service provider company causes damage to the site, a fine will be issued.

Updated on: 04-November-2025

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