Guide to vessel registration
AMASR provides a structured registration pathway for eligible vessels seeking to fly the flag of Anguilla. Applications are reviewed for ownership, vessel particulars, technical condition, previous registry status and applicable safety requirements.
Registry services may include provisional registration, permanent registration, change of ownership, change of vessel name, bareboat charter registration, radio licensing, transcript issuance and related administrative approvals.
Registration services
Provisional registration
A practical route for eligible vessels pending completion of final documentation, technical review or deletion from the previous registry.
Permanent registration
Full registration following satisfactory review of ownership, eligibility, tonnage, technical and compliance documentation.
Bareboat registration
Demise charter registration or parallel registration matters, subject to approval and evidence from the underlying registry where applicable.
Mortgage recording
Recording and discharge of mortgages or other registrable interests in accordance with applicable registry requirements.
Application procedure
- Name reservation and eligibility checkSubmit proposed vessel name, IMO number where applicable, owner details and vessel particulars.
- Document submissionProvide ownership evidence, company documents, deletion consent or previous registry evidence, class status and technical certificates.
- Administrative and technical reviewAMASR reviews the application and may request further clarification, survey, inspection or approval from authorised parties.
- Fees and approvalApplicable registry fees are settled and final approval is issued by the Administration.
- Certificate issuanceRegistry documents, radio licence and related certificates are issued and may be made available through secure verification.
Indicative documents required
| Category | Typical documents |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Bill of Sale, Builder's Certificate, corporate documents, authorised signatory evidence and power of attorney where applicable. |
| Registry status | Certificate of deletion, consent to transfer, transcript of registry or evidence from the previous flag. |
| Technical | Tonnage certificate, class status, statutory certificates, survey reports, safety equipment records and trading area details. |
| Radio | GMDSS equipment list, EPIRB HEX ID, MMSI request, radio accounting authority and satellite communication details. |
| Compliance | ISM, ISPS, MLC and insurance/P&I evidence where applicable to the vessel type and operation. |
Mortgages and ownership changes
AMASR may record mortgages, transfers of ownership and related registry transactions subject to formal application, supporting documents and payment of approved fees. Legal instruments should be prepared in accordance with applicable requirements and reviewed before submission.
Scheme of fees
Registry fees are assessed according to vessel type, tonnage, registration service and any related certification, radio, mortgage or administrative transaction. For the applicable fee quotation or tariff information, please contact info@amasr.ai before submitting the application.