Frequently Asked Questions

See our most common questions related to the Marshall Islands boat registration.

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All nationalities are being accepted to apply for the Marshall Islands flag.

  • Passport/ID copy
  • Company formation documents copy (If you wish to register the boat under the company name)
  • Bill of sale/Proof of ownership copy
  • Any official document confirming the measurements of the boat
  • Proof of paid insurance
  • A copy of declaration of ownership and mortgage status
  • Proof of seaworthiness

You will get the provisional registration within a week.

That’s correct. The Marshall Islands Maritime and Corporate Administrators (MIACA) will provide a Certificate of Registry in a paper format.

The Marshall Islands registration is valid for 1 year.

Documents are accepted in English language. If any paperwork is not in English, they will need to be translated by a qualified translator and notarized. (We'll handle the official translation.)

While it is not typically necessary to conduct an initial survey or inspection prior to registering a boat under the Marshall Islands' flag, doing so will help to ensure that the registration remains valid and that the risk of mishaps or incidents is reduced. It is also crucial to make sure that the boat is properly maintained, properly outfitted, and operated.

Kindly provide us the following documents to apply for your MMSI license:

  • Bill of sale copy
  • Registration Marshal Islands copy
  • List of equipments installed onboard
  • Radio operator license

Yes. We can help you with modifying the owner of the Marshall Islands flag. Kindly provide us the following documents:

  • Bill of sale copy
  • Registration Marshal Islands copy
  • Passport/ID copy

We can help you with cancelation of the Marshall Islands flag, provide us the following documents:

  • Bill of sale copy
  • Registration Marshal Islands copy

Yes, you can register the boat for commercial or bareboat use.

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