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Global Ship Registration & Vessel Flagging

Appointed maritime administration representatives for 10 leading international registries. We manage provisional registry, statutory radio licensing, mortgage recording, and permanent patent issuance with speed and legal certainty.

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Supported Flag State Registries

Select your preferred flag administration to view statutory parameters, age criteria, and survey requirements.

Panama Flag

Panama

Panama Maritime Authority (AMP)
Registry Types Provisional, Permanent, Dual Registry, Bareboat In/Out, Lay-up, Demolition
Age Limit & Surveys No strict age limit (vessels > 20 yrs subject to special inspection)
Provisional Patent issued within 24-48 hours Tokyo / Paris MOU Recognized
Belize Flag

Belize

IMMARBE (International Merchant Marine Registry)
Registry Types Provisional, Permanent, Special Registry for single delivery voyage
Age Limit & Surveys Up to 25 years without pre-inspection survey
48 hours for provisional patent and radio license IMMARBE Quality Fleet Scheme
Barbados Flag

Barbados

Barbados Maritime Ship Registry (BMSR)
Registry Types Commercial, Yacht, Passenger, Bareboat Charter
Age Limit & Surveys Vessels up to 20 years (older subject to technical appraisal)
Fast-track issuance through London / Bridgetown desks White List Flag / Low Risk profile under Paris MOU
Palau Flag

Palau

Palau International Ship Registry (PISR)
Registry Types Commercial, Tug/Barge, High-Tech Yacht, Fishing Vessels
Age Limit & Surveys Flexible age criteria based on IACS class standing
Digital Electronic Certificates issued within 24 hours PISR Smart Registry / ISO 9001 certified
Comoros Flag

Comoros

Union of Comoros Maritime Administration
Registry Types Standard Commercial, Single Delivery Voyage, Scrapping
Age Limit & Surveys Flexible criteria for older tonnage and conversion projects
Rapid same-day provisional registration for urgent transfers Commercial cargo and specialized tonnage solutions
Cook Islands Flag

Cook Islands

Maritime Cook Islands (MCI)
Registry Types Private Yachts, Mega-Yachts, Cargo Ships, Offshore Units
Age Limit & Surveys Evaluated on condition and classification status
Online digital verification & fast 48h turnaround IMO White List / Recognized worldwide
Jamaica Flag

Jamaica

Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ)
Registry Types Cargo, Container, Tanker, Cruise, Yachts
Age Limit & Surveys Vessels up to 25 years in active IACS class
Efficient consular and direct electronic processing White List Flag under Paris & Tokyo MOU
Moldova Flag

Moldova

Harbour Master of Giurgiulesti / Republic of Moldova
Registry Types River-Sea vessels, Coasters, General Cargo, Tugs
Age Limit & Surveys Permits older tonnage under approved RO condition survey
2 to 3 working days for full provisional package Cost-effective European river-sea trade coverage
Saint Kitts & Nevis Flag

Saint Kitts & Nevis

St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg)
Registry Types Commercial, Special Registry, Delivery Voyages, Lay-up
Age Limit & Surveys Vessels up to 20 years (older subject to technical assessment)
Provisional patent issued within 24 hours of document receipt Active Caribbean and global trade compliance
Saint Vincent & Grenadines Flag

Saint Vincent & Grenadines

SVG Maritime Administration
Registry Types Permanent, Bareboat Charter, Cargo, Tankers, Bulk Carriers
Age Limit & Surveys Generally up to 18-20 years; condition survey for older tonnage
Global consular offices in Monaco, Geneva, Piraeus Paris & Tokyo MOU operational coverage
Regulatory Framework

Statutory Guidelines & Compliance

Understanding legal requirements, survey delegations, and optimal flag selection.

Register of Ships Legal Status & Sovereign Rights

UNCLOS 1982 Article 91 & Flag State Sovereignty

Genuine Link & Nationality

Under Article 91 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), every State fixes the conditions for the grant of its nationality to ships, for the registration of ships in its territory, and for the right to fly its flag. Registration confers sovereign protection and diplomatic coverage worldwide.

Mortgage Recording & Liens

Official registration provides legal certainty for marine financiers and mortgagees. Ship mortgages recorded in public registers (such as Panama's Directorate General of Public Registry or Barbados Maritime) grant enforceable priority rights globally.

Dual & Bareboat Charters

Enables charterers to fly an open flag while the underlying property title remains recorded in the home registry. This structure optimizes financing covenants while allowing operational flexibility and crew optimization.

Commence Vessel Flagging with Meroy Marine

Submit your vessel particulars (Name, IMO, DWT, and Target Flag) for an itemized fee schedule and 24-hour provisional patent timeline.