• ISO 9001 Certified · Netherlands

Yacht and vessel registration, done properly.

We handle the paperwork, advise on the right flag state, and keep things moving, so you can focus on sailing, not the administration.

ISO 9001 Certified
9/10 satisfaction – ten years running
GDPR compliant
For maritime professionals

What we do

Lorrendraaier is a Netherlands-based specialist in yacht and vessel registration. We work for private owners who want their registration handled correctly and for maritime professionals who need a reliable partner for their clients.

We advise on flag state selection, process the full registration from first document to final certificate, and arrange Ship Station Licences alongside. Where the work requires fiscal or legal input, we refer to trusted specialists in our network rather than overstepping our own expertise.

Our process is certified to ISO 9001:2015, which means consistent quality, clear communication, and no surprises.

What we can do for you

  • Advise on the most suitable flag state for your vessel and situation
  • Register pleasure craft, commercial yachts, and work boats
  • Handle deletion and withdrawal from an existing register
  • Arrange a Ship Station Licence alongside registration
  • Coordinate surveys and due diligence for maritime professionals
  • Investigate vessel ownership history

Vessel types we work with

Pleasure Craft
Recreational

Sailing yachts, motor yachts, catamarans, speedboats, and personal watercraft used for private, non-commercial cruising.

Pleasure Craft
Commercial

Yachts and motorboats operating commercially, charter vessels, managed yachts, and vessels carrying paying passengers.

Work Boats

Tug boats, pilot boats, bunker vessels, and other working craft that require registration suited to their specific operational profile.

Solutions for…

Private Boat Owners

You have bought a yacht, or you are about to. You want to register it correctly, under the right flag, without getting buried in paperwork or maritime law. That is exactly what we are here for.

  • Registering a newly purchased vessel
  • Moving to a different flag state
  • Sorting out an existing registration issue
  • Arranging a Ship Station Licence
  • Not knowing where to start

Maritime Professionals

Brokers, lawyers, captains, charter companies, and yacht managers rely on us as a specialist partner for registration work that falls outside their core business or that exceeds their administrative capacity.

  • Registering a newly sold or acquired vessel
  • Urgent or complex flag state situations
  • Manpower shortages and administrative overload
  • Expert flag state advice for clients
  • Maritime due diligence for transactions

By the numbers

9/10

Client satisfaction score – ten years in a row

10+

Years specialising exclusively in yacht registration

ISO 9001

Certified, one of the only specialists in the EU

15+

European ship registers covered

Why Lorrendraaier

Expert flag state advice

We know the practical realities of each European ship register, not just the rules, but how they work day to day. We help you choose the right flag for your situation, not just the popular one.

ISO 9001 certified process

Our quality management system is independently certified. That means consistent work, clear handovers, and nothing falling through the cracks, whether your registration is straightforward or complicated.

Direct phone access

When you call us, a person answers. No answering services, no ticket queues. If there is a deadline or an urgent situation, you will speak to someone who can actually help.

GDPR-compliant data handling

Vessel registration involves personal and financial data. We treat all information with strict confidentiality and comply fully with GDPR, no data is shared, sold, or used beyond what is necessary.

Honest about our scope

We do registration and related administration exceptionally well. Where a matter requires fiscal or legal expertise, we say so plainly and refer you to specialists we trust, rather than advising beyond our knowledge.

End-to-end support

From the first question about flag state options to the delivery of your Certificate of Registry and Ship Station Licence, we manage the whole process. You do not need to coordinate between multiple parties.

Which flag state suits your vessel?

Not every flag state is right for every owner. The answer depends on your nationality, where you sail, whether you plan to charter, and what you want to pay. Our flag state guides compare the most relevant options clearly, requirements, costs, rankings, and the documents you receive.

A selection of flag states we work with

We also work with other European registers, do get in touch if yours is not listed.

Ready to get started?

Drop us a note or give us a call. We will listen to your situation, tell you exactly what is involved, and take it from there.