All yachts of any reasonable size need to be registered.
The chosen flag state is most important and needs careful consideration due to the many variables involved.
With a substantial asset such as a yacht, an owner needs to protect his interest, whilst at the same time not burdening himself or his crew with undue bureaucracy. Similarly, personal privacy and security are vital requirements, as well as the usual desire to insulate himself fiscally and legally from the vessel for asset preservation and management purposes. All commercial yachts or dual registered yachts quite rightly need to comply with greater safety standards that are dictated by the respective flag state, so it is important to choose a flag that is friendly towards yachts, and any intended charter activities, to avoid expensive errors later on.
Blue Ensign are yacht people with over 23 years’ experience as MCA / Red Ensign Group surveyors and are authorised Surveyors for offshore registries including UK, Malta, Jersey, Belize and British Virgin Islands.
We can work with your Captain, Manager, Lawyer, or complete all of the registration and surveys on your behalf.
Belize was formerly British Honduras and has had a secure and safe ship registry for a number of years. Belize is one of the few flag states that permits charter use as a Private Yacht, for up to 112 days each year. Yachts that wish to charter for longer periods can register as a Commercial Yacht. The yacht has to be classed with the classification society of Belize, PMDS, if not already classed elsewhere. Blue Ensign are authorised PMDS surveyors, so can undertake any of the inspections to the industry standard safety code. Belize registered yachts may charter in EU and non-EU waters in the same way that other popular flags, such as Cayman, BVI and UK do.
Blue Ensign are able to offer a fast survey and registration service, including Load Line and Tonnage Certificates, MARPOL Certificates, Radio Licences, MMSI numbers, IMO numbers and call signs etc.
For the latest registration fees, please e-mail us.
United Kingdom
Yacht Registration
For many, the common red ensign of the UK flag state is the most desirable.
We can assist with all registration issues and radio licencing. For those that require a UK company or address, we can assist with these services.
Blue Ensign are authorised Tonnage and Safety Code examiners
The Maritime Registry
49, High Street
Fareham
Hampshire , PO16 7BQ
United Kingdom
Email: info@blueensign.com
Phone: +44 (0)1329 221 894
WhatsApp/Mobile:
+44 (0) 7762 147 137
