Welcome to St Kitts Ship Registration
At ST Kitts Ship Registration, we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of ship registration services, strategically located in one of the world’s leading maritime centers. Our expert team is made up of highly skilled professionals with extensive experience, dedicated to ensuring that your vessels meet international standards and regulations, thus enhancing the safety and operational efficiency of your maritime assets. Whether you own a single vessel or manage a large fleet, ST Kitts Ship Registration is here to provide personalized and efficient registration services, as well as ongoing compliance support.
Our services include everything from initial vessel registration and renewals to flag changes and compliance monitoring. We understand the importance of accuracy and timely service in the maritime industry, which is why we offer comprehensive guidance and thorough documentation at each step of the process. With an in-depth understanding of both St. Kitts’ maritime laws and international regulations, ST Kitts Ship Registration is your trusted partner in protecting and optimizing the value of your ships, yachts, and maritime investments.
Whether you are navigating complex regulatory requirements, preparing for ownership transfers, or simply ensuring that your vessels comply with global standards, ST Kitts Ship Registration is here to assist you every step of the way. Our mission is to provide you with peace of mind, knowing that your assets are fully compliant with safety and environmental regulations, while maximizing operational efficiency. By choosing ST Kitts Ship Registration, you’re not only securing a service – you’re forming a partnership with a team committed to the future success of your maritime operations.
Our Services
SHIP REGISTRATION
ST Kitts Ship Registration is open to all types of vessels including bulk carrier, cargo ships, tankers, containerships, passenger ships, fishing vessels, tugs, yachts, barges, MODUs and other ocean-going vessels.
VESSEL REGISTRATION
The office is completely empowered to process all applications for temporary and permanent registration of a vessel and including the registration of maritime Liens, issuance of seafarer endorsements, obtaining transcript of registry amongst many other ST Kitts related vessel documentation.
ELIGIBILITY
There is no restriction in ownership as all foreign owned companies or individuals may register vessels under the ST Kitts Flag.
MANNING REQUIREMENTS
ST Kitts is a party to the STCW Convention, as amended and is on the IMO White List of countries that have given full effect to this Convention. There are no nationality restrictions.
SEAFARER ENDORSEMENTS
The Seafarers Department is responsible for the processing of seafarer documents in accordance with the STCW Convention and the monitoring of crew compliance on board all ST Kitts registered vessels. Application for endorsement certificates can be made through our office and will be issued within a matter of 2 hours.
RECORDING OF TITLE AND MORTGAGE
The recording of title deeds, mortgages, liens and encumbrances or any other assignments relating to any registered vessel is governed by the Merchant Shipping Act.
About Us
ST Kitts Ship Registration is your expert partner in the maritime industry. Since its establishment, St. Kitts has built a reputation as a leading global registry, offering an array of registration services with a strong commitment to quality and compliance. Our headquarters are located in Basseterre, St. Kitts, and we are proud to hold ISO 9001 certification, ensuring that we maintain the highest standards in service and operations.
We provide a comprehensive range of services, including vessel registration, crew certification, and safety inspections. Our Manning and Certification services have no nationality restrictions for officers or crew, and we offer certification for seafarers from IMO “white-listed” countries. Additionally, we have access to highly qualified St. Kitts seafarers and cadets. With years of experience, we are dedicated to delivering efficient and reliable solutions for all your maritime needs, processing numerous seafarer endorsement applications annually to ensure smooth and compliant operations.
Over 2100 Seafarer endorsement applications annually
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