Updated list of restricted flag states

31 May 2023 / United Arab Emirates

In reference to the preceding circulars issued by the UAE Flag Maritime Administration - Circ. No. 12, 14 and 15 of 2018 and No. 8 of 2019, this Administration has decided to include the vessels registered under the flag state of “United Republic of Tanzania” to the existing list of restricted flag State vessels calling UAE waters and ports, unless they are classified by a member of IACS Class or by the Emirates Classification Society - Tasneef.

This update will be implemented from 1 August 2023 for the vessels registered under the flag state of “United Republic of Tanzania”.

Accordingly, all the maritime companies and ships agents in UAE are hereby requested not to provide the services to those vessels that are not complying with this circular to avoid legal accountability.

The concerned flag States countries list:
1. Albania
2. Belize
3. Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
4. Sao Tome and Principe
5. Tonga
6. Congo (republic of)
7. Equatorial Guinea
8. United Republic of Tanzania

(For further details, as well as information about operations in the United Arab Emirates, contact GAC in the UAE at [email protected])

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure Circular No. (08) of 2023 dated 30 May 2023

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