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The vision of the Petroleum Ports Authority is to attain a leading regulatory role, and develop and maintain world class infrastructure while promoting sustainable efficiency and excellence.
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Marine Notices
Local marine notices and marine circulars issued and enforced by the PPA can be found here.
Marine Notices
Ship Vetting
Our established vetting process ensures that all vessels operating in our ports conform to the highest international standards. This secures the safe carriage of ADNOC Group cargoes and minimizes risk.
Ship Vetting
Ports
All vessels visiting the Petroleum Ports must comply with Port Regulations. Users may download the necessary Forms and Port Information . Details of our state of the art Vessel Traffic Information System are available here.
Ports
We operate both Offshore and Onshore Petroleum Ports.

Jebel Dhanna Ruwais Port is located onshore approximately 240 kms. West of Abu Dhabi City.

Das Zirku and Mubarraz Ports are located between 55 and 90 Nautical Miles offshore.
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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Petroleum Ports Authority

Stemming from its commitment to protect the environment, preserve marine life and further enhance the way it conducts its shipping business, ADNOC has been authorized by the Supreme Petroleum Council (now SCFEA), by way of Circular No (2/2005) of 26 February 2005 and subsequent documents, to implement a Ship Vetting System, as set out in this Standard.