Oman - Register Ship / Boat for use in Oman

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Procedure

1. To register a ship or a boat for use in Oman, the owner must submit an application to the Ships Registration Office (contact information provided under 'Office Locations & Contacts' section).
2. You will also need to submit the following documents to apply for the procedure:
   1. Application letter for registering the ship/ boat.
   2. Purchase bill.
   3. A cancellation certificate of the registered craft at the country where it was bought from and registered in.
   4. A Certificate of Origin, if any.
   5. Customs Statement.
   6. Authenticating the purchase bill from the Omani Embassy of Consulate at the country of sale.
   7. New photos of the craft after fixing the proposed name and photos of the Safety equipment.
   8. A copy of the Owner’s passport/ ID.
   9. A copy of the Captain’s passport/ ID and a certificate of experience, and the number.
3. You will also need to submit an insurance policy, certificates from the Omani authenticated supervisory board and the communications license.
4. It will take about 2 to 5 days for your application to be processed.

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Required Documents

• Application letter to register the ship/ boat.
• Bill of purchase.
• A cancellation certificate of the registered craft at the country where it was bought from and registered in.
• A Certificate of Origin, if any.
• Customs Statement.
• Authenticating the purchase bill from the Omani Embassy of Consulate at the country of sale.
• New photos of the craft after fixing the proposed name and photos of the Safety equipment.
• A copy of the Owner’s passport/ ID.
• A copy of the Captain’s passport/ ID and a certificate of experience, and the number.
• An insurance policy, certificates from the Omani authenticated supervisory board and the communications license.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ships Registration Section- Port of Salalah
Salalah
Phone: +968 23 21 90 49
Fax: +968 23 21 90 49
Sunday – Thursday,08:00 – 12:00

Ships Registration Section- Port of Sultan Qaboos
Sultan Qaboos Port, Mutrah
Phone: +968 24 71 24 01
Fax: +968 24 71 16 12
Sunday – Thursday,08:00 – 12:00

Ships Registration Section- Sur Port
Sur
Phone: +968 25 54 00 06
Sunday – Thursday,08:00 – 12:00

Operating Hours:
Head, Ships Registration- Sultan Qaboos Port
Sunday – Thursday
07:30 – 14:30
Ships Registrar
Sunday – Thursday
07:30 – 14:30
Head, Ships Registration- Salalah Port
Sunday – Thursday
07:30 – 14:30

Eligibility

All ships and boats owned by Omani nationals and expatriates and those owned by companies operating in Oman are must be registered.

Nationals, Expatriates, and Companies may apply for the procedure.

Fees

The application fee varies : 3- 13 RO

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Processing Time

It will take about 2 to 5 days for your application to be processed.

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External Links

The Official Oman eGovernment Services Portal

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