Application prepared and submitted directly to TDRA.
Compliance & licensing
TDRA Radio License
Licensing your vessel's radio equipment with TDRA, alongside your MMSI registration.
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Marine Registration Services
Overview
Vessels carrying VHF radio or other radio communication equipment are required to hold a ship radio station license from the UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), confirming the equipment and its intended use.
We prepare and submit the license application on your behalf, coordinating it alongside MMSI registration since the two are typically issued together.
Benefits
Coordinated alongside MMSI registration, since both are usually needed together.
Renewal tracking so the license does not lapse.
Support confirming which radio equipment on board needs to be declared.
Our process
- 01
Equipment inventory
We confirm the radio equipment installed on board that the license needs to cover.
- 02
Application preparation
The TDRA license application is prepared, alongside the MMSI registration request where needed.
- 03
TDRA submission
The application is submitted to TDRA and tracked through to approval.
- 04
License issuance
The ship radio station license is issued and passed to you.
Required documents
- Vessel registration certificate
- Radio equipment make, model, and specifications
- Passport or Emirates ID of the owner
- Company trade license, where the vessel is commercially owned
Frequently asked questions
Do I need this license if I only use a handheld VHF radio?+
Requirements depend on the equipment type, vessel use, and authority route. We review the onboard equipment before confirming.
Is the TDRA license the same as MMSI registration?+
No. The radio license authorizes the ship station equipment, while the MMSI is the vessel's unique digital identity for DSC and AIS equipment. They are usually coordinated together.
Does this license need to be renewed?+
Yes, radio licenses can require renewal. We help track renewal timing so the vessel remains compliant.
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