Ship Registration News

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...

22nd May 2025

How to Verify Polish Vessel Registration Online

Verifying the authenticity and validity of vessel registration documents is a key task for professionals in the maritime industry, such as yacht brokers, coastguards, and maritime...

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,...

10th March 2025

Flags Under Which the Dark Fleet Sails

The shadow or dark fleet are vessels that employ shady practices to evade detection and tracking, often to smuggle sanctioned crude oil. Amongst these practices is switching off...

1st February 2025

EU Revision of the Flag State Requirements Directive

With 80% of the EU's external trade transported by sea, it is essential to maintain a safe, secure, and sustainable maritime sector. Despite advanced safety requirements in EU...

21st January 2025

Implications of Banning Russian Nationals from Polish Yacht Registration

Recent data from the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure has revealed a notable increase in yacht registrations under the Polish flag by entities based in the Russian Federation and...

13th November 2024

The Lost Art of the Yacht Owner's Flag

The owner’s flag – or racing, regatta, or private signal flag, as it’s otherwise known – was once so recognized that, at the turn of the 19th century, Lloyd’s and...

4th October 2024

RDW Registration And Withdrawal For Motor Yachts

In principle, you are not obligated to register pleasure craft less than 24m owned and operated in the Netherlands. Only if you plan to navigate international waters or cross the...

The New Netherlands’ Flag Register Explained

Purchasing a recreational boat in Spain

How to Verify Polish Vessel Registration Online

Certificate Requirements for Motor Yachts on European Inland Waters

Everything You Need to Know About Yacht Surveys

Flags Under Which the Dark Fleet Sails

EU Revision of the Flag State Requirements Directive

Implications of Banning Russian Nationals from Polish Yacht Registration

The Lost Art of the Yacht Owner's Flag

RDW Registration And Withdrawal For Motor Yachts

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