Frequently Asked Questions

All nationalities are welcomes to apply for the Seychelles flag.

• Passport/ID copy
• Notarized bill of sale/Proof of ownership/Sale agreement
• Payment proof of insurance coverage
• Copy of builder’s certificate
• Survey report
• Radio operator license (If you have radios installed onboard)

You will get the Provisionals registration within a week.

Yes, the owners will get a paper copy of the registration.

The Seychelles registration is valid for 1 year.

Documents are accepted in English language. If any paperwork is not in English, they will need to be translated by a qualified translator and notarized. (We'll handle the official translation.)

Flag of Seychelles

Yes, we do.

Yes, you must have the boat inspected by a recognised classification organisation or a recognised surveyor who has been approved by the Seychelles Maritime Safety Administration to register a boat under the Seychelles flag (SMSA).

Following the inspection, the surveyor will produce a report that must be submitted with the other registration-related paperwork. If the vessel satisfies the requirements for registration under the Seychelles flag, the SMSA will analyse the report and make that determination.

Yes, we can.

Kindly provide us the following documents to apply for your MMSI license:

• Registration copy
• Notarized bill of sale/Proof of ownership/Sale agreement
• Boat details
• List of equipments installed onboard
• Competence Certificate

Yes. We can help you with modifying the owner of the Seychelles flag. Kindly provide us the following documents:

• Passport/ID copy
• Notarized bill of sale/Proof of ownership/Sale agreement
• Survey report

We can help you with cancelation of the Seychelles flag, provide us the following documents:

• Notarized bill of sale/Proof of ownership/Sale agreement
• Certificate of clearance confirming all duties/taxed have been paid
• Send back the original Seychelles registration to our office

In Seychelles, the operator of a pleasure craft that is less than 24 meters in length is not required to hold a license, provided that the person is at least 18 years old and has adequate experience and knowledge to operate the boat safely. However, it is recommended that boaters take a boating safety course to learn the rules and regulations of operating a boat safely and responsibly.

If you plan to operate a commercial boat, such as a charter or tour boat, or operate a boat in a professional capacity, such as a captain or crew member, you will need to obtain the appropriate licenses and certifications. The specific licenses and certifications required vary depending on the type and size of the boat, as well as the location and regulations of the waterway.

Yes, you can register the boat for commercial or bareboat use.