REGISTRATION 

We handle the registration processes for yachts located in Turkey and abroad for our clients! Which flag would you prefer to register your yacht under? We offer the best solutions considering various conditions.

Before setting sail, any yacht must be registered. When the yacht's flag is chosen correctly, it will provide many benefits in the following years. The port of registration you choose will determine not only the country of the boat but also all rules and conditions applicable to your yacht, including usage duration in a specific country's territorial waters and operational costs.

 

Besides, our company; through its YBDSA, RYA, and IIMS-approved surveyors, conducts

on-site tonnage measurement surveys for British-flagged yachts under the Red Ensign

with a hull length (Lh) of up to 24 meters. The Red Ensign Group flags represent those

registered with the British Register of Ships and linked to the United Kingdom, and

they are governed by the maritime authorities of the UK and its overseas territories.

These flags include Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, the British Virgin Islands (BVI),

and the Cayman Islands.

For yachts being registered under the British flag for the first time, a tonnage

measurement survey is required according to MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency)

regulations. The MCA approves the IIMS (International Institute of Marine Surveying)

 as both a Certifying Authority and a Tonnage Authority for vessels under 24 meters.

IIMS-approved Tonnage Measurement Surveyors are authorized to conduct tonnage

measurements for the United Kingdom and Red Ensign Group flag states.

A tonnage certificate calculates a vessel's volume in terms of tonnage based on measurement criteria determined by the MCA and IMO (International Maritime Organization). This document serves as the basis for vessel registration, taxes, and harbour fees.

Many flags are considered popular in international formats. However, expert advice is always necessary to select the best flag. Do other flag states allow Turkey to own it? If the yacht was purchased in Europe with VAT paid, which flag should be chosen? What should be selected if the yacht is purchased without VAT? We are happy to answer these and similar questions.

Our expertise ensures that you make informed decisions regarding yacht registration, helping you navigate the complexities of maritime regulations effectively.