Procedure for Registration with St. Kitts & Nevis

RAISE THE FLAG BY SENDING US AN E-MAIL

The process of registering your vessel under St.-Kitts & Nevis flag is simple and quick and can be easily done on the initial stage by e-mail.

On the provisional registration stage the shipowner has to send us by e-mail the filled-in, signed and scanned application form for registration and all supported documents, also scanned. It will be sufficient for issuance the Provisional set of St. Kitts & Nevis documents allowing the ship to start trading under its flag.

You can raise the flag within one week.

STAGE BY STAGE EXPLANATION OF THE PROCEDURE:

The two main concerns of the shipowner when registering the vessel under a flag is HOW MUCH and HOW LONG.

Stage 1.

The owner of the ship requests the quotation for the potential vessel.

Just drop us a line by e-mail, indicating IMO number of your vessel only and we will shortly get back to you with the price and the official quotation.

Alternatively, you can use our on-line calculator. However, if you want to negotiate the price or have non-standard circumstances, it’s always better to discuss the price and your requirements by e-mail mail@inmarine.co.uk or over the phone: +44(0)2074769330 +44 (0)7929777069

Stage 2.

If you are happy with the price, (we must say that we have very competitive prices).

You need to send us by e-mail the following scanned documents:

(The quality of scanned documents should be readable. We can suggest you to scan documents in JPEG format, selecting Colour/Photo scan and 100-150 DPI resolution on your scanner settings. The result you will have A4 file abt 300KB and really good quality)

1	Application for Registration - Form A1, duly completed and signed, including “Affidavits” section, where appropriate. Click here to download.
2	Bill of Sale showing the transfer of ownership (If you just changing flag and Registered Owner remain the same the Bill of Sale is not required).
3	A) For applications by a Company, a copy of its Certificate of Incorporation *and* the document proving that you are Director of the Company or BOARD Resolution. B) For applications by individuals a copy of their passport(s), clearly showing their full name and other details as submitted on Form A1.
4	A) Existing International Tonnage Certificate (ITC 1969). B) For Ships below 24m length, pleasure yachts, small craft etc, existing National Tonnage certificate OR Certificate of Admeasurement from an authorised Classification Society/RO or a surveyor recognised by *SKANReg*
5	Certificate of Registry for current flag (Not required for newbuildings).
6	Radio Station Licence for current flag (Not required for newbuildings).
7	A Certificate or Letter of Attestation dated no more than 14 days before this Application, issued by an authorised Classification Society/RO/RSO (see Note D below) stating that the vessel will be issued with valid statutory certificates for its size, type and intended trade when registered under the St. Kitts & Nevis flag. Where the RO and RSO are different organisations a Certificate/Letter of Attestation from both is required for the respective certificates that they issue (See note E).
8	Current Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) - where ISPS Code is applicable to the size/type of ship.
9	Application for Minimum Safe Manning Certificate - Form A12 - if applicable to size and type of ship. Click here to download.
10	Application Form A21 – ISPS Code Declaration of CSO (Click here to download) Application Form A22 – ISM Code Declaration of Company (Click here to download) Application Form A23 – ISM Code Declaration of a DPA (Click here to download)
11	Crew List
12	We might request additional information.

a) In cases where the ownership remains the same as under the previous registry and the ship has permanent registration under the previous registry, a Bill of Sale is not required.

b) For NEW BUILDINGS, instead of a Bill of Sale, a Builders Certificate* and Keel Laid Certificate (Cert. CT8) from a Classification Society/RO.

* "Builder's Certificate" means a certificate signed by the builder of the ship and containing a true account of the proper dimensions and tonnages of the ship, as estimated by him, and of the date and place where it was built, and of the name of the person, if any, for whom the ship was built, or the name of the person to whom it was delivered;

c) Not required for newbuildings.

d) “RO” means Recognised Organisation & “RSO” means Recognised Security Organisation

e) For Registration of Ships below 24m length, pleasure yachts, small craft etc, if the vessel is not Classed, a Certificate/Letter of Attestation from a surveyor recognised by SKANReg that the vessel complies with legislation applicable to its size, type and intended trade and is fit to proceed to sea.

Stage 3

Once we are happy with the documents provided we will issue the invoice for your attention the amount of invoice will be the same as in the quotation provided earlier and it will include your ship Provisional and Permanent registration fees as well as first annual taxes. For your convenience one of the members of our staff will be appointed to work with you. OUR SERVICE LIKE IN PRIVATE BANK. You will have 24h mobile phone number and e-mail.

Stage 4

Once we have money on our account we will issue within 24hours the Provisional Certificate of Registry; Radio Station License and Minimum Safe Manning Certificate and scanned copies will be available for you. The same day courier post (DHL) will be departed to your office or agents address. (Provisional Certificates valid for 6 months).

That is it! Your ship is registered and you can perform further actions in order to raise the flag on board of your lady.

Choose a port, invite GMDSS Radio technician specialist in order to reprogram your equipment in accordance with your new Call Sign and MMSI.

Request class society to issue all statutory certificates in accordance with “flag change scenario”

Stage 5

Now you have 6 months to provide originals in order to get full term registration. No additional fees. The following documents should be sent by post:

1	Application for Registration - Form A1, duly completed and signed.
2	Bill of Sale showing the transfer of Ownership, duly notarised, or legalised in the country where the sale took place.
3	a) For applications by a company, a notarised copy of its Certificate of Incorporation OR an original Certificate of Good Standing. b) For applications by individuals a notarised copy of their passport(s), clearly showing their full name and other details as submitted on Form A1.
4	a) International Tonnage Certificate (ITC 1969) issued on behalf of St. Kitts & Nevis. b) For Ships below 24m length, pleasure yachts, small craft etc, a National Tonnage certificate issued on behalf of St. Kitts & Nevis.
5	Deletion Certificate from the previous Registry.
6	Statutory Certificates issued on behalf of St. Kitts & Nevis, by a Classification Society(s)/Recognised Organisation (RO)/Recognised Security Organisation(RSO).
7	Ship Radio Station Survey Report completed and stamped by the Classification Surveyor or an approved Radio Technician, which includes details of the Ship Radio Station equipment.
8	Contract with an AAIC for Radio Traffic Accounting OR letter from AAIC confirming existence of contract.
9	Application Form A18 – EPIRB Registration Form
10	Acceptance of quotation (Form Q1 or Q2) and bank confirmation of transfer of fees, where necessary.
11	Any other documentation as *SKANReg* may deem necessary for the Permanent Registration in question or from time to time.

Please contact us, we will be always happy to help, also you can visit the web site of St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry.