Overview of Ship Registration

The procedure for registering a ship with the Singapore Registry of Ships is quick and easy, requiring only 5 major steps.

Below is a summary of the steps for registering your vessel.
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Pre-requisites

As owner of the vessel, you are to ensure that you satisfy the pre-requisites for registration.

 

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Reserve vessel name with Registrar of Ships

Submit this form to the Registrar of Ships to obtain approval for your choice of vessel name.

 

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Submit registration documents

Submit the relevant documents as required for a provisional registration or a permanent registration.

 

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Pay registration fees

Pay the initial registration and annual tonnage tax fees.


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Vessel registered

Your vessel is successfully registered and you will receive a Certificate of Registry and a Carving and Marking Note.