St Kitts and Nevis flag registration and certification

SKANReg Registration Services - Spear Maritime Academy

SKANReg: A Trusted Maritime Registry

SKANReg, renowned for its robust mortgage legislation based on English Law, is trusted and respected worldwide. With its Head Office located on the outskirts of London, SKANReg offers reliable services through a strong network of maritime registrars. Spear Maritime Academy collaborates closely with SKANReg, providing shipowners and managers with practical and timely certification solutions, especially when technical issues arise.

1. Provisional Period: Any vessel applying for standard registration, upon acceptance, will be registered provisionally for six months. This period allows the owner to gather and submit all required original documents listed under “Achieve Permanent Registration Status.”
2. Anniversary Date: The date of provisional registration is referred to by the St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry as the “Anniversary Date” or the “Date of First Registration.” This date is crucial for calculating annual taxes and certificate expirations.
3. Permanent Status Upgrade: Upon achieving permanent status, the vessel's registration is upgraded for four years from the Date of First Registration.
4. Annual Fees: Regardless of provisional or permanent status, the vessel incurs annual fees from the Anniversary Date.

1. Eligibility: Special Purpose Registration is available for delivery voyages, one-off voyages, and scrap voyages.
2. Registration Period: The registration period is three months only.
3. Simplified Procedure: The registration process is simplified and expedited, with most registrations completed within one working day if all documents are correctly submitted.
4. Reduced Fees: A reduced rate of fees applies to such registrations.

Renewal of Radio License & Safe Manning

1. Copy of the crew list
2. Letter from the Owner/Manager (including SKN endorsements if applicable)
3. For fishing vessels, a copy of the current fishing license

Change of Ownership

1. Power of Attorney or Board Resolution confirming the authority of the person signing the Application Form
2. Evidence of Title showing the transfer of ownership, e.g., Bill of Sale, Builder Certificate, court documents, Protocol of Delivery, certified or authenticated by a notary public, Maritime Registrar, SKN Consul, or UK Consul
3. For company applications, a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation or an original Certificate of Good Standing
4. For individual applications, an authenticated copy of their passport(s), clearly showing their full name and other details
5. A signed copy of the CSR Amendment Form from the new owner (if the ship is over 500 GRT)
6. Confirmation from the AAIC that nothing is outstanding due by the previous owner (within 30 days of application)
7. Confirmation from the AAIC that they will be responsible for the radio accounts (within 30 days of application)
8. Statement from the Classification Society confirming that the vessel is in class and has valid statutory certificates without any recommendations
9. If changing class, a Letter of Attestation from Class/RO confirming they will survey the vessel and issue certificates on behalf of SKANReg
10. P&I Cover issued under the new owner
11. Duly completed EPIRB Registration Form (within 30 days of application)
12. If changing crew, a letter with SKN endorsements
13. Copy of blue card issued under the new ownership for the issuance of a CLC (if applicable, within 30 days of application)
14. Proof that the Owner/Company IMO Number has been applied for, if not already assigned, provided by the owner, owner's agent, or MR

• Change of Vessel Name
• Change of Ship’s Particulars
• Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)