Services

1. Ship Registration

Find below the required application documents for the registration of a vessel under the Bhutan Flag:

1.1 Regular Registration

1.2 Permanent Registration

1.3 Special Registration (Valid 3 Months) - For Delivery Voyage And Scrap Registration

1.4 Bareboat IN Registration

1.5 Mortgage Registration

2. Yacht Registration

Yachts for private or commercial use may be registered under the Bhutan flag in accordance with the Bhutan Maritime Administration Yacht Code. The aforementioned Yacht Code is currently in the process of being established.

2.1 Private Yacht Registration

2.2 Commercial Yacht Registration

3. Crew Certification Services

Find below the required documents for the issuance of crew certification and endorsements under the Bhutan flag.

3.1 Seafarers’ Endorsement

3.2 Certificate of Competency (SSO Endorsement)

4. Flag State Inspections

Bhutan Maritime Administration has developed a wide network of flag inspectors to carry out flag state inspections and to assist owners and managers in the unforeseen event of a Port State Control detention. Flag State Inspections are to be carried out by the Marine Surveyor of the Registry or by approved Flag State Inspectors and include verification of statutory documentation and a general examination of the vessel's structure, machinery and equipment, as well as a more thorough inspection and/ or operational testing of firefighting equipment, lifesaving appliances and safety equipment.