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SHIP
REGISTRATION
FOR DOMINICA
Ship
owner Eligibility
Vessels
must be owned by a Dominica corporation, partnership, or a citizen
or national. International owners are eligible to register as
Foreign Maritime Entities, which requires each vessel to register
at least one corporation under the International Business Companies
Act of 1988.
A
company formed under another jurisdiction may be registered
as a Foreign Maritime Entity in Dominica for the purpose of
registering its vessels under the Dominica flag. These entities
must comply with the laws of the jurisdiction in which they
are formed.
Documents
The
following documents must be submitted to R.J. Del Pan &
Co., Inc. for provisional and permanent registration.
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Application for Registration & Ship's Radio License
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Proof
of ownership (Bill of Sale for existing vessels; Builder's
Certificate or Master Carpenter's Certificate for new buildings)
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Confirmation
of Class Certificate for existing vessels or a Certificate
of Seaworthiness or Interim Certificate of Class for new buildings
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Consent
to transfer from existing registry if appropriate
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Copy
of existing certificate of registry
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Minimum
Safe Manning application
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Cargo
Ship Radio Station License (existing)
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Application
for IBC or FME Registration
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International
Tonnage Certificate (existing)
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Oath
of Owner
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Power
of Attorney
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Mortgage
Recordation (if applicable)
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Registration
Fees
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Proof
of P & I Insurance
The
International Maritime Act of 2000 as amended governs the shipping
industry, DOMINICA MARITIME REGISTRY INC. (DMRI), which
operates exclusively as the "The Flag of Responsibility™,"
is accountable to the Dominica Maritime Administration, which
is the enforcement agency for all matters concerning seaworthiness,
safety, and seafarer qualification.
To
ensure a smooth transition, DMRI accepts facsimile submissions
provided the sender submits original documents within five business
days. Once the above information is in hand, DMRI issues a Provisional
Certificate of Registry (valid for 3 months) and Temporary Radio
Station License (valid for three months).
Permanent
Certificates of Registry are issued once DMRI has received and
processed the following documentation:
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Certified
copies of Certificate of Classification (for convention vessels)
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Commonwealth
of Dominica Certificate of Tonnage Measurement and owner's
acceptance
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Commonwealth
of Dominica Load Line, MARPOL, and SOLAS certificates
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DMRI
safety inspection report
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Certificate
of Cancellation from previous registry
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Carving
and Marking Note
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Corporate
Certificate of Good Standing
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