.certificate of registry

A Certificate of Registry is a statutory certificate required by local law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Merchant ships must be registered in a flag state and carry a Certificate of Registry detailing and verifying this registration.

This trading certificate contains essential information about the vessel and the owner of the vessel, including the following.

Ship owner particulars: Details about the ship owner or owners, including their name, address, percent of ownership and other information

Ship particulars: Details about the vessel, including its length, breadth, depth, gross tonnage and where the ship was built

Ship engine particulars: Details about the ship’s engine, including the make and model and a description of the engine

Ship owners must meet specific requirements set by the flag state to qualify for a Certificate of Registry. These requirements may vary by country, but can include holding a classification certificate, a builder’s certificate with details of the vessel and a certificate of sale to the current owner or owners. Ships can receive a Certificate of Registry from government or private agencies called registries.