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    What is the definition of bareboat charter registration?

    … bareboat charter is a type of registration that temporarily allows a sea vessel to fly Vanuatu's flag even though the boat is actually registered in the owner's home country. The bareboat charter registration is …
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    Can foreign entities own Vanuatu-flagged vessels?

    Yes. Foreign individuals and companies are permitted to own Vanuatu-registered vessels through the open registry system.
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    Can I record a mortgage on a Vanuatu-flagged vessel?

    Yes. The Maritime Administrator maintains a Ship Mortgage Register, allowing mortgages to be recorded, amended, and discharged with full legal recognition under international law.
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    Who manages the registry?

    The registry is operated by the Office of the Maritime Administrator (VLAS) under a Concession Agreement with the Government. The Administrator has full statutory powers to regulate, license, certify, and oversee vessels and seafarers …
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    If I want to register my yacht or ship with the Vanuatu Logistics, where do I go?

    … to all in the yacht and ship communities, regardless of where in the world they are located and the respective time zone.
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    What is the Vanuatu International Shipping Registry (VISR)?

    … VISR is the official open international ship registry of the Republic of Vanuatu, administered by the Maritime Administrator under the Maritime Act [CAP 131] (as amended in 2025). It allows vessels owned by domestic …
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    Is it easy to register a yacht with the Vanuatu Logistics?

    … through the step-by-step process of the registration application in quick and efficient time. The priority is to provide all parties involved with a vessel owner's application with a smooth and painless process.
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    What digital services does VISR provide?

    The VISR issues electronic certificates, maintains a digital ship & seafarer registry, provides online mortgage filings, and offers 24/7 verification services.