Yacht registrations entail registering a vessel in an official or unofficial ships registrar. As unofficial registrars have their limitations, the articles and news items will primarily focus on formal ship’s registers and other matters related, such a ship station licences, deregistration, etc.
Thinking about registering your yacht with the German Internationale Bootsschein? Perhaps you have spotted a lovely boat for sale in Spain, or you are planning a season of cruising along foreign coastlines. Either way, the IBS issued by the ADAC often comes up as a quick, affordable option, and for good reason. But there is…
The maritime industry thrives on discretion and trust. But in an era of tightening regulations, relying on trust alone is a dangerous game. For yacht brokers, lawyers, and vessel registration specialists, knowing exactly who you are doing business with is no longer just good practice, it is a legal necessity. Many professionals still rely on…
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 Nationality of Seagoing Vessels (Rijkswet nationaliteit zeeschepen, or RNZ), effective from 1 July 2025, significant changes are being made to maritime regulations. These changes aim to simplify vessel registration,…
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 various aspects of buying and selling a boat, which is the most common way to become a boat owner. To cover the most frequent situations, it…
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 requirements is essential for ensuring safe and legal operations. This article outlines these requirements, focusing on yachts over 20 metres or those with specific volumetric dimensions, and sheds light…
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, compliant, and appropriately valued. But navigating the world of yacht surveys can feel complex if you’re not familiar with what these inspections entail. This guide will break down the…
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 this winter and finally the inflation rates are restless Luckily there are still signs of hope to be found amongst all the gloomy forecasts….
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 with surveys and inspections. One of the more time consuming yacht registration processes is that of the Netherlands. First the application and accompanying documents have to be submitted with…
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. Opposed to people, who can have dual citizenship, or in some cases even more than one passport, vessels can only have one nationality. It is therefore…
The provisional registration is basically a temporary registration. It either proves that a vessel is in the process of getting formally registered or proves that a vessel is actual registered in the national ships registrar. In all cases it is a temporary document. Examples of provisional registrations When registering a yacht in Poland,…