Where best to register your yacht?

Yacht Registration Advice

Yacht registration is complicated, with many factors for owners to consider. Whether you are a private or corporate owner, you need objective advice regarding registration.

 

When registering a yacht, you have numerous options to consider. Owners have the freedom to register her within the EU or in other parts of the world. Each registering authority, or flag state as it is correctly known, has specific requirements for registration.

Yacht registration, factors to consider

An important factor to consider is whether to register with a white listed flag state as recognized by the 1982 Paris Memorandum of Understanding, While possibly more expensive and with more rigorous requirements, a high ranked white listed flag means you’ll have fewer problems with port authorities around the world and in particular in EU waters, than grey or black listed flag states.

Factors to consider regarding yacht registration include:
  • Owner nationality: You can register a yacht in your name or create a company and make that entity owner of the yacht. In either case, the nationality of the owner determines the flag states you can choose from.
  • Purpose of vessel ownership: Depending on the jurisdiction, flag state requirements differ. There are fewer requirements for recreational pleasure crafts. If you intend to charter the boat, either bareboat or crewed, you will have to comply with more stringent regulations.
  • Vessel size: You must consider the yacht’s length, tonnage and engine power as flag state regulations differ.
  • Where you will sail: Unless you plan to circumnavigate the globe, it’s likely you will predominately sail in certain waters, such as the inland waters or the Mediterranean. This can influence your flag state options.

Yacht registration advice

Lorrendraaier is the only ISO-9001-certified specialist in yacht registrations in Europe. We offer expert assistance to both yachting professionals and private yacht owners.

Are you looking for objective advice on where to register a yacht? Based on the needs, requirements, nationality and other factors, we will present you with a measure made advice with available options. As the advantages and disadvantages of each available flag state are presented, you can make a well-informed decision.

Benefits of using Lorrendraaier for yacht registration advice

Lorrendraaier is one of the major yacht registration companies in Europe. We have a good working relationship with shipping registrars and associated organisations in Europe and around the world. When you partner with us, we guarantee outstanding service and objective and dependable advice.

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