IMC

SHIP REGISTRATION

Panama Flag Vessel Registration/ Certification

The process of registering ships under the Panamanian flag is simple and efficient. You can choose to request provisional registration through IMC. Ensure all necessary information is provided along with the payment of the relevant fee.

Once all the documents have been received, the rights have paid, a provisional patent is issued, the duration of which is six months and a provisional radio license is three months. The whole procedure takes about 12 hours.The Regulatory Patent and Radio Regulatory License are exclusively issued in Panama, with a validity period of four years, granted upon submission of all required documents through a designated law firm acting as the resident agent. Additionally, the vessel's title must be duly registered in the Public Registry. The radio license is granted upon submission of a completed request specifying the communication equipment onboard, as per GMDSS regulations.

Panama Flag Registration for vessel :

Provisional and Permanent Registration of all type of ships and yachts
Company Incorporation
Ownership Title Registration
Mortgage Registration / discharge
Change of ownership/name of a ship
Bareboat Charter (in/out)
Deletions from the registry
Special Lay- up registry

Vessel Registration:
The registration consists of two stages Provisional and Permanent
I.1. The client must provide Oriana with the following docs to obtain the Provisional Ship Registration Certificate and Radio License:
1. Form A (contact us to get this form)
2. Memorandum of Agreement
3. Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
4. International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)
5. Valid copies of the Document of Compliance (DOC) and Safety Management Certificate (SMC).

The Provisional Ship Registration Certificate and Radio License will be issued within 24 working hours if the above documents completed as well as the first annual tax paid. These temporary certificates are valid for 6 months.
I.2. Permanent Certification issued if the following documents are submitted:
1. Original Bill of Sale and Acceptance of Sale in favour of current owners, duly notarized and authenticated by the Panamanian Consulate.
2. Original Power of Attorney in our favour, duly notarized and authenticated by the Panamanian Consulate
3. Copies of DOC, SMC, ISSC, CSR under the new owner name
4. Report of LRIT, Immarsat C active report.
Those permanents will be valid for 5 yrs.
Panama Flag Vessel Certification
Oriana can process following certificates for Panamanian Ship:
1. Minimum Safe Manning Certificate. (MSMC)
2. Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
3. Bunker Convention Certificate. (BCC)
4. Wreck Removal Convention (WRC)
5. Document of Compliance of the ISM code (DOC)
6. Certificate of Inspection of Crew Accommodations (CICA)
7. International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)
8. Maritime Labor Convention Certificate (MLC)
9. Safety Management Certificate (SMC)
10. International Tonnage Certificate (ITC)
11. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate (CSSC)
12. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
13. International Load Line Certificate (LLC)
14. International Tonnage Certificate (ITC – 69)
15. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP)
16. Approval of Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans.
17. Cargo Ship Safety Certificate (Vessels under 500 GRT)
18. Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
19. Fishing Vessel Safety Certificate
20. Pleasure Ship Safety Certificate
21. ISM Code
22. Caribbean Code Safety Certificate
23. International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)
24. Ship Security Plan(SSP)& Ship Security Assessment Approval (SSA)
25. International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPP)
26. International Energy Efficiency Certificate/ MARPOL
27. Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate / MARPOL
28. Document of Authorization for the Carriage of Grain in Bulk
29. Document of Compliance for the Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargo
30. International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk (NLS Cert)
31. Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS)
32. Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP)
33. Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code)
34. International Certificate of Fitness for the carrying on Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk.
35. Document of Compliance for the Carrying of Dangerous Goods
36. International Antifouling System Certificate
37. Class Certificate for Existing Vessels of 500 GT and above
38. Movil Drilling Unit Safety Certificate (MODU)
39. Technical Investigation
40. Cargo Hold Survey
41. Bunker Survey
42. OBO/RBO – ON/OFF Hire
43. Inclining Test
44. Stability Booklet
45. Container Survey
46. Draft Survey
47. (P&I) Condition Survey
48. Evaluation and preparation of ISPS Plan
49. Inspections for purchase of Ships
50. Ship Appraisal
51. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
52. Management Plan Approval
53. Damage Structures/Hull
54. Ultrasonic Thickness Test
55. PCSOPEP
56. STCW-95 Courses
57. Tonnage Calculation (ITC 69)
58. Load Line Calculation (66/68)
59. Freeboard Calculation
60. Hydrostatics Calculation
61. Shafts, Propeller and Propulsion Calculation
62. Rudder Design Calculation
63. Longitudinal Strength Calculation
64. Enhanced Survey
65. Ship to Ship Transfer (STS) Operation Plan Approval
66. Special Purpose Ship Safety Certificate

St Kitts & Nevis Flag Vessel Registration/ Certification

SKANReg is recognised for its sound Mortgage Legislation, based on English Law, is known, trusted and respected the world over. Its Head Office located on the outskirts of London. Oriana has a good network with Maritime Registrars of SKAN. We provide all benefits and a pragmatic approach to certification where technical issues are involved in a timely and robust manner for shipowners and managers.

Provisional Registration
1. Any vessel, that applies for standard registration, and if accepted will be registered provisionally for 6 months. This allows you, the owner to collate all of the documents in the original format, as per the "Achieve Permanent Registration Status" list of documents.
2. The date in which your vessel registered with being referred by St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry as the "Anniversary Date" or the "Date of First Registration". This date used to calculate when the vessels annual taxes are due and when certificates are calculated for expiry.
3. Upon achieving Permanent Status, your vessels' registration upgraded for 4 years from the Date of First Registration.
4. Regardless of whether your vessel is provisionally or permanently registered, the vessel will incur annual fees as of the Anniversary date.
Special Purpose Registration
1. Special Purpose Registration is available for delivery voyages/one-off voyages/scrap voyages.
2. The period of registration is for 3 months only.
3. There is a simplified and speedier Registration procedure. Most registrations completed in one working day if all documents are submitted correctly.
4. A reduced rate of fees applies to such Registrations.
Renewal of Radio License & Safe Manning
1. Copy of crew list
2. Letter from Owner/Manager SKN endorsements if applicable
3. For fishing vessels, a copy of the current fishing license is to be submitted
Change of Ownership
1. Power of Attorney or Board Resolution (where necessary) confirming the authority of the person signing the Application Form
2. Evidence of Title showing the transfer of ownership, e.g. Bill of Sale, Builder Certificate, court documents, Protocol of delivery, certified or authenticated by a notary public, Maritime Registrar, SKN Consul or UK Consul
3. For applications by a company, a copy of its Certificate of Incorporation/ an original Certificate of Good Standing.
4. For applications by individuals an authenticated copy of their passport(s), clearly showing their full name and other details.
5. A signed copy of the CSR Amendment Form from the new Owner’s if the ship is over 500 GRT
6. Confirmation from the AAIC that nothing is outstanding due by the previous owner (within 30 days of application)
7. Confirmation from the AAIC that they will be responsible for the radio accounts (within 30 days of application) the statement issued by the Classification Society/ stating that the vessel is in class and has valid statutory certificates without any recommendations
8. If changing class Letter of Attestation from Class/RO confirming they will be surveying the vessel and issuing certificates on our behalf
9. P&I Cover issued under new Owner
10. Duly completed EPIRB Registration Form (within 30 days of application)
11. If the vessel is changing crew, a letter SKN endorsements are to be submitted
12. Copy of blue card issued under the new Ownership for the issuance of a CLC (If applicable) (within 30 days of application)
13.If not assigned Owner, Owners Agent or MR to provide SKAN Reg with proof that Owner/Company IMO Number has been applied for
Change of Vessel Name
Change of Ship Particulars
Continuous Synopsis Record

Palau Flag Vessel Registration

PISR is the fastest growing ship registry. Impressive Marine consultant continues to provide the highest standards of administrative, legal, technical and support functions to ship-owners and managers.

Palau Flag Registration
1. Qualification for Registration
2. Registration Under Construction
3. New Building Registration
4. Transfer of Flag Registration
5. Re-Registration
6. Single Voyage Registration
7. Bareboat Registration
8. Laid Up Registration
Vessel Certification
1. Minimum Safe Manning Certificate. (MSMC)
2. Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
3. Bunker Convention Certificate. (BCC)
4. Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention Certificates
5. Document of Compliance of the ISM code (DOC)

Cook Islands Vessel Registration

The Cook Islands operates an open register for ships and yachts. Cook Islands requires that all ships that fly their flag comply with all of the relevant international maritime conventions as per IMO Conventions and IACS Unified Interpretations.

Merchant Ship Registration
1. Provisional Registration
2. The vessel registration process is commenced by completing an Application for Registration' available through us.
3. The Application Form is to be accompanied by:
Owner Details
1. Bill of Sale / Builders Certificate
2. Evidence of Shareholding of Owners (if more than one owner)
3. Completed CISOA or CIYS membership application
Declaration
1. Power of Attorney
Other
1. Signed and witnessed application form
2. Copy of Charter agreement* (if charter registration)
3. Written consent from underlying flag to charter to Cook Islands flag (if charter registration)
4. Copy of Power of Attorney (if the applicant is an authorised officer of the owner)
Permanent Registration
Owner Details
1. Company Certificate / CISOA or CIYS membership letter
Other
1. Carving and Markings Note, including a current photo of the vessel
2. Pre-Registration Inspection (if applicable)
3. Proof of Deletion from the previous flag (if charter registration)
4. Proof of suspension from the previous flag (if charter registration)
5. Completed copies of all previous closed CR (as per SOLAS Chapter XI-1 Regulation 5-8) (all vessels over 500GT)
6. Copy of P&I policy evidencing financial security for MLC regulation 2.5 and 4.2 (applicable to all commercial vessels; MCI requires that the MLC financial security is maintained, and will require evidence that it is maintained) (for commercially operated vessels, excluding unmanned barges)
Vessel Certification
1. Nairobi International Convention on the removal of Wrecks, 2007
2. International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 2001