Support for both buyer-side and seller-side documentation.
Registration & documentation
Ownership Transfer
Whether you are buying or selling, we manage the paperwork so the vessel transfer is recorded correctly with the authority.
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Marine Registration Services
Overview
Transferring ownership of a registered vessel requires updating its registration record with the relevant maritime authority. Alongside the bill of sale, the transaction may require lien or finance clearance and a careful review of the current registration record.
We support both sides of the transaction, helping buyers confirm a vessel's registration and ownership history are clear while preparing the documents an authority or bank will expect.
Benefits
A review of the vessel's registration and ownership history before purchase completion.
Prompt coordination with the authority to update the registration record.
Support alongside insurance and survey requirements a transaction may trigger.
Our process
- 01
Transaction document review
We review the bill of sale, current registration and any outstanding finance or lien position.
- 02
Buyer and seller preparation
Transfer documentation is prepared for both parties and checked against authority requirements.
- 03
Authority submission
The ownership transfer is lodged with the maritime authority holding the vessel's registration.
- 04
Updated registration issuance
The registration certificate is reissued in the new owner's name once the authority approves the transfer.
Required documents
- Signed bill of sale
- Current registration certificate
- Passport or Emirates ID of both buyer and seller
- Lien or finance clearance letter, if the vessel was financed
- Insurance confirmation for the incoming owner, where required by the authority
Frequently asked questions
Who is responsible for updating the registration — buyer or seller?+
Both parties usually need to provide documents, but the exact responsibility depends on the transaction. We coordinate the correct route from the start.
Can you check a vessel's registration history before I buy it?+
We can review the documentation supplied and identify information that should be confirmed before the transfer is completed.
Does a change of ownership affect the vessel's insurance?+
Insurance commonly needs to be updated for the incoming owner. We flag this early so it can be handled alongside the transfer.
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