What rules and laws must be followed when yachting in Dubai?
When yachting in Dubai, the following rules must be observed:
- Yacht registration: All yachts must be registered.
- Availability of insurance: All yachts must have insurance against damage to other vessels.
- Licenses: Valid licenses are required for the captain and crew, if the yacht is under an international flag, then an international captain’s certificate is sufficient, if the registration is local (UAE), a local captain’s certificate is required.
- Safety rules: Compliance with safety rules on the water, including the use of life jackets.
- Speed limits: Compliance with speed limits in certain areas, for example in the Marina it is limited to 6 knots.
- Alcohol: Alcohol consumption is allowed only on board the yacht and not in public view.
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