Frequently Asked Questions

In Seychelles, boat registration is open to all boat owners. There are no restrictions on nationality or residency for boat owners who wish to register their boats in Seychelles.

To register a boat under the Seychelles flag, you will need to provide the following documents:

• Copy of notarized bill of sale/ Proof of ownership
• Copy of passport/ID
• Builder's certificate
• Proof of insurance coverage
• Radio license (If your boat is equipped with a radio, you will need to provide a copy of the radio license)

Yes, you can register a boat under the Seychelles flag as either a commercial or bareboat vessel.

The documents have to be in English. If your documents are not in English, you may need to provide a certified translation of the documents to English (We can take care of the sworn translations)

We can provide you the provisional registration within 5-7 days.

Yes.

Yes, a paper copy of the boat registration is available upon completion of the registration process with the Seychelles Maritime Safety Administration (SMSA).

Boat registration in Seychelles is valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance.

Yes, in order to register a boat under the Seychelles flag, you will need to have the vessel inspected by a recognized classification society or a recognized surveyor authorized by the Seychelles Maritime Safety Administration (SMSA).

The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that your boat meets the necessary safety and environmental standards required for registration under the Seychelles flag.

During the inspection, the surveyor will assess the vessel's condition, equipment, and systems, as well as ensure compliance with relevant regulations and conventions, such as the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

After the inspection is completed, the surveyor will issue a report which must be submitted along with the other required documents for registration. The SMSA will review the report and determine whether the vessel meets the necessary standards for registration under the Seychelles flag.

If your yacht is registered under the Seychelles flag, it is only permissible to fly the Seychelles flag on your yacht.

Yes, it is possible to register a jet ski under the Seychelles flag.

To apply for a Seychelles MMSI license, you will need to provide the following documents:

• Proof of ownership: Evidence of ownership of the vessel, such as the original registration certificate or a notarized copy of the vessel's current registration document.
• Vessel information: Details about the vessel, including the vessel's name, type, length, tonnage, and call sign.
• Radio equipment details: Details of the vessel's radio equipment, including the make and model of the equipment, and the type of antenna used.
• Certificate of Competency (CoC): A copy of the certificate of competency of the person responsible for the radio operation on the vessel, if required.

If you need to change the owner on a Seychelles boat registration, you will need to provide the following documents:

• Copy of Passport/ID
• Bill of Sale: A notarized or certified copy of the Bill of Sale between the current owner and the new owner, which should include details such as the vessel's name, registration number, hull identification number (HIN), purchase price, and date of sale.
• Certificate of Deletion: A Certificate of Deletion or De-Registration from the previous flag state, if applicable. This document is required to demonstrate that the vessel is no longer registered under the previous flag state and is eligible for registration under the Seychelles flag.
• Proof of ownership: Evidence of ownership of the vessel, such as the original registration certificate or a notarized copy of the vessel's current registration document.
• Survey report: A current survey report of the vessel, conducted by a recognized classification society or a recognized surveyor authorized by the SMSA.

If you need to cancel the registration of a boat registered under the Seychelles flag, you will need to provide the following documents:

• Proof of Ownership: Evidence of ownership of the vessel, such as the original registration certificate or a notarized copy of the vessel's current registration document.
• Clearance Certificate: A clearance certificate from the Seychelles Customs Authority, which confirms that all duties and taxes owed by the vessel have been paid.
• Survey Report: A current survey report of the vessel, conducted by a recognized classification society or a recognized surveyor authorized by the SMSA.
• The original registration document.

We do take all the forms of payment.