Procedure for Registration
Applications for Registration (Provisional/Permanent or Special Purpose 3-month)
can be made through the offices of our worldwide network of Maritime Registrars,
a Service Provider in St. Kitts & Nevis or direct to the
International Registrar of Shipping & Seamen at SKANReg Head Office.
Quotations for Registration Services can be obtained by submitting a written
request for the Registration Service required.
Application Forms which include a list of documents required for Registration can be downloaded from this website.
These can be submitted by fax or email for Provisional Registration.
Special Purpose Registration
Special Purpose Registration is available for delivery voyages/one-off
voyages/scrap voyages. The period of registration is for 3 months only.
There is a simplified and speedier Registration procedure. Most such
Registrations can be completed in one working day if all documents are correctly
submitted at the one time.
A reduced rate of fees applies for such Registrations.
Application Forms which include a list of documents required can be
downloaded from this website.
Please apply to the International Registrar of Shipping and Seamen or a
Maritime Registrar or Service provider for full
details and costs if you wish to register a ship under this procedure.
HOW TO REGISTER A SHIP
Register through a Maritime Registrar
Application for Registration of a vessel should be made to your nearest Maritime
Registrar who will guide you through the Application Process. A list of Maritime
Registrars is on this website.
OR
Through a Service Provider in St. Kitts & Nevis
Application for Registration of a vessel should be made to your preferred
Service Provider in St. Kitts & Nevis who will guide you through the Application
Process. How to obtain details of available Service Providers is on this
website.
OR
Through SKANReg Head Office
Alternatively, download the required application forms and submit them with
supporting documents to the International Registrar of Shipping & Seamen.
Documentation Required
See
Application Forms page or apply through
SKANreg Head Office, a
Maritime Registrar
or a
Service Provider.