Overview of Ship Registration
The procedure for registering a ship with the Singapore Registry of Ships is quick and easy, requiring only 5 major steps.
Below is a summary of the steps for registering your vessel.
Below is a summary of the steps for registering your vessel.
![]() | Pre-requisitesAs owner of the vessel, you are to ensure that you satisfy the pre-requisites for registration.
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![]() | Write in to Registrar of ShipsWrite in to the Registrar of Ships to obtain approval for your choice of vessel name by writing to the Ship Registry Department via marine@mpa.gov.sg.
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![]() | Submit registration documentsSubmit the relevant documents as required for a provisional registration or a permanent registration.
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![]() | Pay registration feesPay the initial registration and annual tonnage tax fees. |
![]() | Vessel registeredYour vessel is successfully registered and you will receive a Certificate of Registry and a Carving and Marking Note. |