Yacht Registration

24th June 2025

The New Netherlands’ Flag Register Explained

The Netherlands is introducing a new, streamlined process for registering sea-going vessels under the Dutch flag. With the upcoming implementation of the Kingdom Act on the...

18th June 2025

Purchasing a recreational boat in Spain

Now that the latest edition of the Palma International Boat Show is behind us, it's quite possible that some visitors are considering purchasing a boat. This article analyses...

23rd April 2025

Certificate Requirements for Motor Yachts on European Inland Waters

Navigating inland waters can be a delightful experience for motor yacht enthusiasts, but it comes with its own set of regulations. Understanding and complying with certificate...

18th April 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Yacht Surveys

If you’re purchasing, insuring, or maintaining a yacht, chances are you’ve heard of yacht surveys. These examinations are essential for ensuring that your yacht is safe,...

12th April 2023

Navigating the Waters of Commercial Vessel Registration and the Advantage of the 12m Limitation

Registering a commercial vessel for crewed charters can be a complex and costly process, with each flag state imposing its unique requirements. This has increased illegal yacht...

19th January 2023

Spain sees a historic drop in private boat registrations in 2022

Anyone who knows a thing or two about boating knows that private ownership – though certainly aspirational – can be very costly. Charter boats offer a way for those who want...

2nd September 2022

You bought a boat, but you do not own it!

26th November 2021

The Dutch ships registrar lowers their prices

The oil barons of the (non) OPEC states are not ashamed to increase barrel prices. 20ft and 40ft container prices have skyrocketed. Energy consumption will also come at a price...

15th November 2021

Declaration of Nationality

Every flag state has their own registration procedures. Some are fairly simple and straightforward registrations based on documents alone and others are slightly more complicated...

20th October 2021

Certificate of Deletion, explained

The Certificate of Deletion, a.k.a. Certificate of Withdrawal, is nothing more than a formal declaration that a vessel has been removed from the ships registry of a flag state....

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