Maritime Registration & Licensing Specialist

Dubai Government; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) in Dubai is seeking a professional to handle maritime registration and licensing tasks. You will receive applications, verify information, liaise with customers, assign plate numbers and coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely service delivery.

Applicants should have at least two years of maritime registration and licensing experience and a background in regulatory or compliance roles.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years’ experience in maritime registration and licensing.
• Experience in administrative support, preferably within a regulatory or compliance environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process applications for marine craft registration, licensing and maritime activity permits submitted online or walk-in.
• Review applications to ensure accuracy of information and completeness of supporting documentation in accordance with SOPs.
• Liaise with customers to rectify discrepancies and obtain missing documentation for timely processing.
• Assign marine craft plate numbers to customers as part of the marine craft registration process.
• Refer applications to relevant internal departments to facilitate timely completion of services.
• Collect payments by bank transfer or cash and issue receipts for completed transactions.
• Issue and distribute licences, permits and NOCs, providing electronic or printed copies as required.
• Add or remove suspensions and remarks on applications per regulatory requirements.
• Respond to customer inquiries and coordinate with the PCFC Customer Happiness Centre to support effective service delivery.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of registered marine craft including ownership details and compliance status.
• Provide guidance to marine craft owners and operators on registration, licensing and compliance requirements.

Skills

Maritime registration experience

Regulatory/compliance experience

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration or related discipline

Job description

Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) in Dubai is seeking a professional to handle maritime registration and licensing tasks. You will receive applications, verify information, liaise with customers, assign plate numbers and coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely service delivery.

Applicants should have at least two years of maritime registration and licensing experience and a background in regulatory or compliance roles.