Registrar of Ships and Yachts

Mount Vema Ship and Vessel Registration

Merchant Marine and Shipping Act (Legislation)

To facilitate the construction of the City of Mount Vema and ensure project participants enjoy protection under international law, the Kingdom of Mount Vema offers a sovereign open ship register, allowing foreign individuals or corporations to enjoy the same privileges as Mount Vema nationals.

Mount Vema aims to be a leading shipping register, representing both merchant ships and yachts, and aims to work for the improvement of maritime safety and prevention of pollution from ships. The Kingdom of Mount Vema is not yet a member state of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), therefore it currently operates independently and sets its own standards. However it aims to work in cooperation and in accordance with some fundamental principles established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Competitive costs
The cost for registering a ship in The Kingdom of Mount Vema is much lower compared to other jurisdictions.

Dual Registration and Nationality acceptance
Dual registration is possible in Mount Vema. Vessels registered under the Mount Vema flag but under charter to a company incorporated in other country, may also be simultaneously registered in that country. Nationality Acceptance: Generally all nationalities are accepted which means that any person or company is able to register a vessel under the Vema Seamount flag with a few exceptions.

Tonnage and Major class survey societies
The registration of a ship in Mount Vema does not require a minimum tonnage; and all major Class Societies are authorized by The Kingdom of Mount Vema to survey Mount Vema vessels.

Vessels under construction
Vessels under construction may apply for the provisional registration.

Vessel Registration Procedures
The registration of a ship under the flag of the Kingdom of Mount Vema is very simple and it is initiated with its Provisional Registration, once the provisional registration is obtained. The client will have up to 4 months to present the documents and requirements for obtaining the Permanent Registration of the vessel.

Provisional Registration of a Vessel
The application for the provisional registration of a ship may be submitted before the Ministry of Fishery and Maritime Affairs through the nearest Royal Mount Vema Embassy or Consular Office or official representative.

If the Provisional Registration is made in Mount Vema, the application should be filed with the Ministry of Fishery and Maritime Affairs, with all the documents and the government fees to be paid in Mount Vema.

Information Required from the Vessel
To obtain the Provisional Navigation and Radio License in Mount Vema, the interested party must provide the following information:
·         Name of the vessel
·         Owner’s name and address
·         Previous name of the vessel
·         Previous nationality
·         Place of build
·         Date of build
·         Builders
·         Number of decks, mats and funnel
·         Material of the hull
·         Length, breadth and depth
·         Tonnage: gross and net
·         Kind of service given by the vessel
·         Type and number of engines
·         Type and number of cylinders
·         Brand and name of manufacturers
·         Speed of the vessel
·         Horse powers
·         Name of the classification Society
·         Authority in charge of the radio accounts
·         Information about the radio and equipment
·         Areas of navigation
·         Type of call letters

Permanent Registration
Within a period of 4 months after the issuance of the provisional navigation license, the bill of sale or a builder’s certificate for cases of newly constructed vessels, must be registered at the nearest Embassy of the Kingdom of Mount Vema.

Documents Required for Permanent Registration
·         Proof of ownership (Bill of Sale or Building Certificate)
·         Power of attorney on behalf of a law firm for registering the vessel
·         Technical certificates
·         Deletion certificate / cancellation of previous registry (not required for new vessels)
·         Tonnage Certificate, issued by an authorized classification society on behalf of the Kingdom of Mount Vema
·         Confirmation of the authority in charge of the radio accounts
·         Radio application forms, duly filled out
·         The vessels that are 20 years old require a special inspection to enter to the Kingdom of Mount Vema Seamount.

Bill of Sale/Building Certificate
The Bill of Sale must be authenticated by a Notary if in Mount Vema or by the Notary services at the nearest Embassy of the Kingdom of Mount Vema, which must have the knowledge that the seller of the vessel was at the time of sale, the legal owner of the vessel and that the person acting in his behalf was duly authorized to do so.

In case of a new Building Certificate, there must be a declaration by the builder stating that the vessel has been built by order and on account of the buyer. The Notary’s signature must be duly authenticated by a Notary if in Mount Vema or by the Notary services at the nearest Embassy of the Kingdom of Mount Vema.

The Bill of Sale and the Builder’s Certificate should also state that the buyer has accepted the sale or transfer of the vessel, which should also be authenticated by a Notary if in Mount Vema or by the Notary services at the nearest Embassy of the Kingdom of Mount Vema.

Registration Procedures
Mount Vema has a simple and straightforward procedure for the Preliminary Registration of Mortgage and Title Deeds, and such registration can be made simply online or by requesting an appointment for this purpose at a Consular Office or official representative abroad, which can be completed on the same day.
The ship owner can be assured by the acceptance of the mortgage by Mount Vema banks across the world, providing a reliable security.

Yachts Registration in Mount Vema
The procedure for registration of a yacht or other type of pleasure ship is straightforward. The Provisional Registration may take up to 5 working days after the application. It is necessary to provide full information about the vessel and to pay the government fees. Once the Provisional Registration is obtained, there is a term of 4 months to present all the original documents in order to obtain the Permanent Registration.

Yachts Provisional Registration
For the Provisional Navigation and Radio License, we will require the following information:
·         Name of the vessel
·         Owner’s name and address
·         Previous name of the vessel
·         Previous nationality
·         Place of build
·         Date of build
·         Builders
·         Number of decks, mats and funnel
·         Material of the hull
·         Length, breadth and depth
·         Tonnage: gross and net
·         Type and number of engines
·         Type and number of cylinders
·         Brand and name of manufacturers
·         Speed of the vessel
·         Horse power
·         Authority in charge of the radio (if applicable)
·         Information about the radio and equipment
·         Areas of navigation

Yachts Permanent Registration
The following documents required in order obtaining the Permanent Registration must be presented in a term of 4 months after the issuance of the provisional registration:
·         Proof of ownership (Bill of Sale or Building Certificate)
·         Power of attorney on behalf of a law firm for registering the vessel
·         Deletion certificate / cancellation of previous registry (not required for new vessels)

Yachts Costs & Fees
An enrolment charge for yacht is 400 golles, however, if the yacht is owned by a Mount Vema citizen or a Mount Vema registered company the charge is 200 golles.

Registration Time Frame
Provisional Patent Registration can take up to 5 working days once all the information is provided.

Payments
Every two years the vessel will pay to the Government of the Kingdom of Mount Vema 400 golles, however, if the yacht is owned by a Mount Vema citizen or a Mount Vema registered company the charge is 200 golles.