Marshall Islands - Register Commercial and Passenger Yacht

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Procedure

1. Fill out and complete the MI-101Y form.
2. Submit required documents stated below.
3. Send the application along with the documents to any of the Regional Offices.

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Required Documents

• Power of Attorney and/or Corporate Resolutions that incorporate a Power of Attorney. Rev. 11/15 66 MI-100
• Proof of Ownership, i.e., Bill of Sale, Builders Certificate.
• Declaration of Private Use Not for Hire.
• Tonnage Measurement Certificate
• Verification of Suitability for Intended Use
• if classed, by a Certificate of Confirmation of Class issued by a Classification Society recognized by the Administrator, or
  • if not classed, by a Certificate of Survey, Statement of Compliance or other document issued by a recognized Classification Society surveyor, an AR or an underwriters assessor for the company that will be insuring the yacht.
• Either confirmation of Hull and Machinery and P & I coverage or Cover Note on a combined policy of insurance issued by a recognized insurance company in a form acceptable to the Administrator.
• Proof that vessel is free of liens or encumbrances.
• If the yacht is not a newbuilding and is currently documented in another country, consent from that country to the vessels transfer to the RMI.
• Payment of registration and corporate fees for either one (1) year or three (3) years at the owners option.
• Payment of tonnage tax for either one (1) year or three (3) years at the owners option

Office Locations & Contacts

Following link provides contact information related to offices locations: Regional Offices

Eligibility

A Republic of Marshall Islands citizen or national or a qualified foreign maritime entity must own the vessel.

Fees

Following link provides fee related information : Schedule of Fees

Validity

The period of registration is either one (1) year or three (3) years renewable, at the option of the owner.

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Instructions

• The registration of commercial yachts is limited to those of 24 meters or more in length which are carrying less than 12 passengers.
• A passenger yacht is any yacht certified to carry more than 12 but not more than 36 passengers. Registration of passenger yachts is limited to those which have a class certificate with a passenger ship or passenger yacht notation.

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Need for the Document

Commercial and passenger yachts are registered under the laws of the RMI in the same manner as any other vessel engaged in trade. The following are the procedures on how to register commercial and passenger yacht in the Marshall Islands.

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External Links

International Registries, Inc. Marshall Islands Maritime and Corporate Administrators
Vessel Registration

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