The UAE cabinet has decided to establish the ‘National Maritime Navigation Centre’, highlighting the country’s strategic vision for an integrated sustainable and innovative maritime ecosystem while strengthening the UAE’s position as a global maritime leader.
Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, emphasized that the center marks a key step toward the development of the UAE’s maritime infrastructure.
National Maritime Navigation Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, will manage the Integrated National Maritime System for monitoring maritime traffic and oversee the National Maritime Single Window to unify procedures and enhance the maritime operations.
The center will foster collaboration among various entities in the maritime sector, thereby enhancing efforts to monitor and protect the sector and elevate its status as a key driver of economic development.
Al Mazrouei also praised stakeholders in the UAE maritime sector for their support, collaboration and dedicated efforts that contributed to the establishment of the center.
Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei UAE Minister of Energy & Infrastructure
“The National Maritime Navigation Centre represents a significant step that will enhance the safety and security of the maritime sector, prevent harmful practices through leveraging high-tech solutions, and propel scientific research and studies that can shape policies and inform decision-making. Furthermore, the center will significantly drive coordination among concerned entities and unify national policies and legislation, ensuring compliance with the highest global maritime safety and security standards, improving operational efficiency, and reducing regulatory complexities. It will also empower national talents through specialized training and research programs in maritime fields. This decision reflects our wise leadership’s belief that excellence in vital sectors can only be achieved through a systematic institutional approach—one that anticipates the future and transforms challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. The center will serve as a national enabler for enhancing the quality of maritime services and achieving integration between maritime development and environmental sustainability.”
Eng. Hassan Al Mansouri, Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, added that, “The center will contribute to the development of maritime policies in line with international best practices and the implementation of smart monitoring systems and advanced planning tools—enhancing the UAE’s ability to lead the future of maritime navigation. The UAE enjoys world-class maritime infrastructure and a strategic geographic location at the heart of global trade routes. Through this center, we will strengthen the country’s role in supporting supply chains, facilitating international trade, and empowering a new generation of qualified national talents to lead the maritime sector toward a more sustainable future.”
