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Vanuatu
The republic of Vanuatu is an
archipelago of 83 islands lying 650 miles west of Fiji and 1500 miles north east
of Australia. Vanuatu is known for its romantic tropical landscape, the world's
most accessible volcanoes, crystal clear waterfalls and turquoise blue oceans
with unparalleled scuba diving opportunities. The local people, or Melanesian
descent, have a magical charm and friendliness unique to Vanuatu.
The capital, Port Vila, boasts
one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. The town offers
excellent restaurants, duty free shopping, and a colourful local market. No
visas are required for stays of less than 30 days for residents of Australia,
New Zealand, and EEC, Japan, Canada and the United States.
The Government of Vanuatu has successfully established a major base for the
registration of foreign ships.
Under the Maritime Act and Maritime Regulations, ships can be registered under
the Vanuatu flag. The underlying law is the non-statutory maritime law of the
United States. The Maritime Act caters for such matters as the limitation of a
ship owner's liability, carriage of goods by sea, ship mortgages, merchant
seamen and salvage.
Incentives
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The registry personnel are
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, when needed; |
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All details of vessel
registration are handled through the central registry office in New York City; |
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The
Maritime Act on US maritime law. The preferred ship mortgage sections of the
Act have been reviewed and accepted by major law firms and banks worldwide; |
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Vanuatu is a member of IMO and
has acceded to all the major conventions, including MARPOL, SOLAS, STCW, Load
Line Convention, Collision Prevention Regulations, etc; |
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VMSL
takes pride in its fleet safety record and strives to assist its clients in
maintaining this record through proper manning and an effective inspection
program; |
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Vanuatu registration and annual costs are amongst the most competitive
available. In addition, fleet discounts are offered; |
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The
Maritime Act has no restrictions on crew nationality, and offers the most
flexible crewing requirements, consistent with safety; |
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Vanuatu has a vast network of
Special Agent Commissioners and independent inspectors. |
Eligibility for Registration
A vessel may be eligible for
registration if it meets the following conditions:
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The vessel must be shown to be
in a seaworthy condition at the time of registration |
For vessels classed with one
of the Classification Societies recognised, submit a recently (within 10 days)
issued Certificate of Confirmation of Class.
For vessels not classed with
one of the Classification Societies, submit a recent survey completed by a
Vanuatu approved qualified independent marine surveyor that details the
condition of hull, machinery, radio equipment and safety equipment on board
the vessel and states that, in the opinion of the surveyor, the vessel is in
sound and seaworthy condition for its intended use.
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The vessel shall not be more
than 20 years of age from completion of first construction |
These
conditions, may be waived by the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner in
exceptional cases upon application, and where it is proven that the vessel
meets the highest classification requirements of one of the Classification
Societies. An example of acceptable proof would be submission of the results
of a recent (i.e. within 6 months) special survey by the Class Society.
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The vessel must be owned by a
citizen or national of Vanuatu |
For purposes of ownership a
Vanuatu registered company meets certain conditions.
These
conditions, may be waived by the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner upon
application and where it is proven that there is an absolute and genuine need
for such waiver.
If the vessel is a pleasure
yacht it must be over 50 net registered tons and a declaration be submitted
that it will be used solely for pleasure ie. it will not carry paying
passengers or cargo.
Services
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Provisional
Registration
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Permanent Registration
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Mortgage
Registration
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Bareboat Registration
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Seafarer Documents -
Endorsements
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Company Formation
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Authorised Classification Societies
If you would like
additional information about this Ship's registry services or would like to
register a vessel(s) please fill in the relevant information listed in
Feedback Form and we shall contact you immediately.
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