Flag State Registration — Ocean Grow International Shipmanagement Consultant Corp.

Common Challenges

If you are facing

A newbuilding or newly acquired vessel requiring selection of the most suitable flag
An existing vessel considering a change of flag or transfer of registry
Certificates of registry or statutory safety certificates approaching expiry
Unfamiliarity with individual Flag State regulations, annual fees and procedures
An upcoming Flag State Inspection (FSI) requiring support

Ocean Grow works through each item with you — the scope of work and deliverables are set out below.

Ocean Grow handles ship registration and Flag State entry on behalf of owners. With experience managing vessels under multiple flags, we assess the most suitable registry for each vessel based on trading pattern and commercial requirements.

The service covers application and renewal of the certificate of registry, procurement of statutory certificates (Safety Equipment, Safety Construction, Radio and others), transfer of registry, annual fee filing and periodic document renewal.

Supporting vessels through flag registration and certification — Supporting vessels through Flag State registration and certification

Principal Scope of Service

Flag selection assessment and registration application
Application and renewal of certificates of registry and statutory safety certificates
Transfer of registry (change of flag)
Annual fee filing and periodic document renewal
Support and attendance for Flag State Inspection (FSI)

Flag States Served

Ocean Grow is familiar with the procedures of the following principal Flag State Administrations and can complete registration promptly on owners' behalf (hover over a flag to view it in colour):