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All vessels can be registered with Tuvalu Ship Registry. Vessel above 15 years old is required to submit a special survey report on the condition of the vessel for evaluation before registering.
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Provisional Registration
Documents Required:
- Application Form R1
- Declaration of Ownership Form R2
- Copy of Applicant’s passport
- Bill of Sale (BOS), Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), or Builder’s Certificate (for new vessels)
- Proof of 3rd party liability insurance coverage
Certificates Required:
- Existing Certificate of Registry
- Existing International Tonnage Certificate
- Existing SOLAS Certificates where applicable
- Existing MARPOL Certificates where applicable
- Existing Load Line Certificate
Registrar confirms that the application is in order and upon receipt of payment, the ship will be issued:
- Provisional Certificate of Registry
- Provisional Minimum Safe Manning Certificate (as required)
- Provisional Ship Station Licence (as required)
- Carving & Marking Note
The provisional registration is valid for 6 months and may be extended upon application.
Permanent Registration
Original Documents Required:
- Application Form R1
- Declaration Ownership Form R2
Original Certificates Required:
- Bill of Sale (BOS) or Builder's Certificate (for new vessels) - will be returned to the owner after sighting by the Registrar
- Deletion Certificate from previous registry (if applicable)
A copy of the following Certificates issued by the authorized classification societies on behalf of the Tuvalu Flag Aministration:
- Full term International Tonnage Certificate
- SOLAS Certificates where applicable
- MARPOL Certificates where applicable
- International Load Line Certificate
- Carving & Marking Note (duly endorsed)
Upon confirming that all of the above documentation is in order, the Registrar will issue the following:
- Permanent Certificate of Registry
- Permanent Minimum Safe Manning Certificate (as required)
- Permanent Ship Station Licence (as required)
No additional fees are charged for the transfer from Provisional status to Permanent status except for adjustment in fees if there are differences in the final tonnage figures.
Click here to download Forms.
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