Requirements and supporting documentation for ship registration
Applicants seeking registration of a vessel in Saint Lucia must comply with the applicable requirements of the Saint Lucia maritime administration.
The documentation required may vary according to the vessel, ownership arrangements, previous registry, registration status and the nature of the application.
Applicants should ensure that documents submitted to the Division of Maritime Affairs are complete, accurate and in the prescribed form where applicable.
The following documents may form part of a ship registration application, subject to the circumstances of the vessel and the applicable requirements.
Completed prescribed application for registration of the vessel.
Evidence establishing the ownership or proprietary interest in the vessel.
Prescribed declaration relating to ownership of the ship, where applicable.
Bill of Sale or other applicable evidence supporting transfer or ownership of the vessel.
Builder's Certificate where applicable to the vessel and registration circumstances.
Previous registry documentation and Deletion Certificate where applicable.
Applicable tonnage documentation and vessel particulars.
Identification and corporate documents applicable to the owner or applicant.
Different documentation and procedural requirements may apply depending on the type and status of registration.
Applicants seeking provisional registration should submit the prescribed application and supporting documentation required for the vessel and its particular circumstances.
Provisional Registration Forms →Permanent registration requires satisfaction of the applicable statutory, documentary and administrative requirements before the relevant registration documentation is issued.
Registration Forms →Registration applications must include appropriate information concerning the ownership and proprietary interests in the vessel.
Where the owner is a company or other legal entity, relevant corporate documentation and evidence of authority may also be required.
The precise requirements depend on the ownership structure and the circumstances of the registration.
Confirm RequirementsDocuments establishing ownership of the vessel.
Prescribed ownership declaration where applicable.
Applicable documents for corporate applicants.
Evidence of authority where an authorised representative acts for the owner.
Additional vessel documents may be required depending on the vessel type, age, construction, classification and registration circumstances.
Vessel name, dimensions, tonnage and other applicable particulars.
Applicable tonnage certificate or supporting tonnage documentation.
Classification documentation where applicable to the vessel and its operation.
Applicable statutory and safety certificates depending on the vessel and its operations.
Where a vessel is transferring from another flag or registry, documentation relating to its previous registration may be required.
A Deletion Certificate from the previous registry may be required where applicable before completion of registration in Saint Lucia.
Contact the RegistryConfirm that the vessel and ownership arrangement meet the applicable registration requirements.
Prepare the prescribed application and supporting documentation.
Submit the application and supporting documents through the applicable Registry process.
The competent authority reviews the submitted information and documentation.
The documents listed on this page provide general registration information. Additional documents, certificates, surveys or approvals may be required depending on the vessel, ownership, previous registry, type of operation and applicable legislation.
Applicants should confirm the current requirements directly with the Division of Maritime Affairs before submitting an application.