Marine schools in UAE | Marine fuel station in UAE ABU DHABI Vessels, including leisure and fishing boats, are taking over car parking spaces in the capital because berthing charges are too high, owners say. Streets in Al Bateen – where boats are very popular with residents – have become a mooring, washing and repair point for vessels. According to the municipality, boats must be berthed at authorized stations and not on the streets. The owners said authorized spaces are costly and they avoid registering. One said Abu Dhabi should follow Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, where there are no charges for boats. Emirati resident Saeed Al Muhairy believed there was no problem parking boats in front of his house. He could park whatever he pleased. “The problem would come when we park in front of each other’s house or on the road,” Mr Al Muhairy said. “The problem is that berths are very expensive. They should be free for locals as in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah.” “I have t...