Flag Registration
Registration and re-flagging, without the delays.
Provisional and permanent registration, deletion certificates, tonnage and manning documents — coordinated with the registry so the vessel trades on schedule.
Overview
Flag Registration
Registration delays are expensive because they are usually discovered at the worst moment. We handle the paperwork chain in the correct order and keep the owner informed of what is outstanding and with whom.
We work with Indian and international registries and advise on the practical differences between them for a given trade.
Scope of work
What is included
Registration & re-flagging
Provisional and permanent registration, change of flag, deletion certificates from the outgoing registry and coordination of the handover date.
Statutory certification
Application and renewal tracking for tonnage, load line, safety and pollution prevention certificates issued by or on behalf of the flag administration.
Manning documents
Minimum safe manning document applications, flag endorsements for officers’ certificates and Continuous Synopsis Record maintenance.
Flag correspondence
Day-to-day liaison with the administration — exemptions, equivalents, extensions, incident reporting and casualty investigation support.
Registry requirements differ significantly by flag. Tell us the intended trade and we will set out the realistic options and timelines.
Why appoint us for this
What you can rely on.
- Experienced Master Mariners & Chief Engineers
- Cost-effective Ship Management
- 24×7 Technical Support
- Worldwide Crew Recruitment
- ISM, ISPS & MLC Compliance
- Dry Dock Planning
- Sale & Purchase Assistance
- Chartering Solutions
- Transparent Reporting
- Client-focused Operations
Related compliance
Often appointed together
ISM Documentation
Safety management systems, manuals, procedures and records that survive an audit.
Read moreMarine Audits
Internal ISM, ISPS and MLC audits, navigational audits and vetting preparation.
Read moreVessel Inspection
Condition, pre-purchase, on/off-hire, bunker and draft surveys attended worldwide.
Read moreNext step
Tell us about your vessel.
Send the particulars, the trade and what is not working today. You will get a considered reply from a Master Mariner or Chief Engineer — not a brochure.
24×7 technical support for vessels under management