Any individual or company, regardless of nationality or country of residence, can apply for boat registration under the Marshall Islands flag. The Marshall Islands is an open registry, which means that boat owners from any country can register their vessels under the Marshall Islands flag.

We are required to have the following documents to apply for the registration:

• A copy of Passport/ID
• A copy of company formation documents (If applicable)
• A copy of bill of sale/Proof of ownership
• Declaration of ownership and mortgage status
• Proof of seaworthiness
• Evidence of insurance
• A copy of measurements document

Yes, you can register a boat under the Marshall Islands flag as a commercial vessel or as a bareboat-chartered vessel.

The Marshall Islands Maritime and Corporate Administrators (MIACA) requires that all documents submitted for boat registration be in English. However, if the documents are not in English, they must be translated into English by a qualified translator (We can take care of the sworn translation for you)

We will have your provisional registration done in 5-7 working days and it will be legal to use already.

Yes.

Yes, a paper copy of the registration is available for vessels registered under the Marshall Islands flag. Once the registration process is complete, the Marshall Islands Maritime and Corporate Administrators (MIACA) will issue a Certificate of Registry, which is a legal document that confirms the vessel's registration under the Marshall Islands flag.

The initial registration of a vessel under the Marshall Islands flag is valid for one year from the date of registration. After the initial registration period, the registration can be renewed annually for successive periods of one year at a time.

An initial survey or inspection is generally not required for boat registration under the Marshall Islands flag, it is important to ensure that the vessel is well maintained, properly equipped, and operated in compliance with all relevant rules and regulations to ensure continued validity of the registration and to minimize the risk of accidents or incidents.

A boat registered under the Marshall Islands flag should fly the Marshall Islands ensign, which is a blue field with a white star and two white stripes. This flag is also commonly referred to as the "RMI flag."

Yes, it is possible to register a jet ski or kayak under the Marshall Islands flag.

To obtain an MMSI license for a vessel registered under the Marshall Islands flag, the following documents may be required:

• Proof of Ownership
• Radio Station License
• Radio Equipment Details
• Copy of registration

We accept all payment methods.

To change the owner on a boat's current registration under the Marshall Islands flag, please send us the following documents:

• A copy of bill of sale/Proof of ownership from the current owner to new owner
• A copy of new owner’s passport/ID
• A copy of registration

To cancel the registration of a boat under the Marshall Islands flag, the following documents are required:

• Original Certificate of Registry
• Proof of Ownership