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Yacht Registration

Premium registration services for pleasure yachts and luxury vessels under the Eswatini flag

Yacht Registration Overview

EMA offers comprehensive yacht registration services for pleasure craft and luxury vessels. Our streamlined process ensures quick and efficient registration while maintaining the highest standards of maritime Affairs. Whether for private use or commercial charter operations, we provide flexible solutions tailored to yacht owners' needs.

Yacht Categories

Private Pleasure Yacht

Exclusively for owner's personal use and recreation

Minimum Size: Over 50 net registered tons
Usage: Non-commercial pleasure purposes only

Charter Yacht

Available for charter services to paying guests

Minimum Size: Over 50 net registered tons
Usage: Commercial charter operations

Superyacht

Large luxury yachts with professional crew

Minimum Size: Over 500 gross tons
Usage: Private or charter operations
Required Documentation
A
Completed Yacht Registration Application Form
B
Proof of Ownership (Bill of Sale or Builder's Certificate)
C
Declaration of Intended Use (Pleasure/Charter)
D
Tonnage Certificate (minimum 50 NRT)
E
Construction Certificate or Survey Report
F
Insurance Certificate (Hull and Machinery, P&I)
G
Safety Equipment Certificate
H
Radio Equipment License
I
Previous Registration Certificate (if applicable)
J
Deletion Certificate from Previous Flag State
K
Corporate Documents (if company owned)
L
Payment of Registration Fees
Registration Benefits
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International recognition under Eswatini flag
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Access to global ports and marinas
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Competitive registration fees
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Simplified documentation process
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Professional maritime Affairs
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24/7 support services
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Flexible registration options
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Tax-efficient structure
Compliance Requirements
A
Large Yacht Code (LY3) compliance for yachts over 500GT
B
SOLAS requirements for commercial operations
C
MARPOL environmental regulations
D
ISM Code for commercial yachts
E
STCW crew certification requirements
F
Annual safety inspections
G
Insurance coverage maintenance
H
Flag state compliance audits
Special Requirements for Pleasure Yachts

Minimum Size Requirement

If the vessel is a pleasure yacht, it must be over 50 net registered tons and a declaration must be submitted that it will be used solely for pleasure purposes.

Usage Declaration

The yacht will not carry paying passengers or cargo for commercial purposes (unless registered for charter operations).

Registration Process

Step 1

Submit application with required documents

Step 2

Document review and verification process

Step 3

Certificate issuance and flag allocation

Contact Information

For detailed information about yacht registration, fee structure, and application procedures:

EMA - Yacht Registration

Email: maritime@ema.org.sz

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