Registration
Vessel types include, but are not limited to, tank ships; liquified natural gas (LNG)/gas carriers; bulk carriers; container ships; offshore drilling, production, and service units; passenger vessels; and yachts.
Vessels should be under 20 years of age at time of registration. A waiver of the age requirement may be granted depending upon a satisfactory evaluation of the condition, seaworthiness, and usage of the vessel.
Ownership of Djibouti registered vessels must be through a Djibouti business entity. Entities such as corporations, general or limited partnerships, limited liability companies, or qualified foreign maritime entities are sufficient for this purpose.
Classification
All commercial vessels are required to be classed by a Classification Society that is recognized by the Djibouti Maritime Administrator. The Registry only uses the major International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) members:
Note: Some exceptions may be made for yachts and fishing vessels; contact us for specifics.
Documentation Required for Vessel Registration
- Application for Official Number, Call Sign, and Registration of Vessel
- Bill of Sale or Builder’s Certificate transferring title to applicant
- Power of Attorney or Secretary’s Certificate of Corporate Resolution
- Certificate of Confirmation of Class issued by Classification Society dated no earlier than 10 days prior to registration
- Classification Society Statement or Affidavit that the vessel is “fit to proceed to sea”
- Power of Attorney or Secretary’s Certificate of Corporate Resolution
- Application for Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
- ISM/ISPS Code Declaration of Company, Designated Person, and Company Security Officer and Continuous Synopsis Record Amendments and Index
- Permission to Transfer and/or Cancellation Certificate issued by the registry from which the vessel is being transferred
- Proof that vessel is free of recorded liens and encumbrances
- Proof that vessel is free of recorded liens and encumbrances
If the name of the vessel is to be changed at the time of reflagging to the RMI, then all applications should be filed using the new name of the vessel and should also list the vessel’s former name in the space provided
Service
- Registration
- Intended Registration
- Vessel Under Construction Registration
- Registration in Laid-up Status
- Bareboat Charter Registration
- Foreign Bareboat Charter Registration
- Re-Registration
- Registration Changes
- Vessel Name Change
