Vanuatu International Shipping Registry

Vanuatu is a magnificent paradise of over 80 islands that are inhabited...

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Learn about the Maritime Administrator of the Republic of Vanuatu...

Read more: About the Maritime Administrator

Registration, licensing and certification services administered by the Maritime Administrator

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Registry Governance and Legal Framework

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The Vanuatu flag is well recognized on a global level...

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A modern flag administration built on clarity, compliance, and service.

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Permanent registration under the Vanuatu flag with structured verification, electronic certification, and clear documentary requirements.

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Provisional registration to support operational continuity while full documentation is finalized, issued under structured verification standards.

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Bareboat charter registration under the Vanuatu flag with clear eligibility criteria, documentary controls, and secure electronic certification.

Read more: Bareboat Charter Registration

STCW endorsements attesting recognition of a valid foreign certificate for service on Vanuatu-flagged vessels. Verified credentials and clear requirements.

Read more: STCW Endorsements | Vanuatu Flag | VISR

Step-by-step application requirements for STCW endorsements, including mandatory verification from the issuing authority and document checklists.

Read more: STCW Endorsement Application Process | VISR

How to request a Confirmation of Receipt of Application (CRA), understand processing options, and avoid delays through complete submissions.

Read more: CRA and Processing Options | Seafarers | VISR

Registration of ship mortgages and maritime interests in the official Vanuatu ship register.

Read more: Mortgages & Encumbrances

Official recording of bills of sale and ownership instruments in the Vanuatu register, with clear documentary standards and secure registry records.

Read more: Recording of Bill of Sale | Ownership Transfers | VISR

How to record a ship mortgage in the official Vanuatu register: document standards, execution requirements, priority rules, and issuance of confirmation.

Read more: Recording of Ship Mortgage | Process & Requirements | VISR