Commercial Vessel Registration
Two-stage registration for merchant ships, bulk carriers, tankers, container vessels, tugs, and offshore support units under the Port of Mogadishu.
Vessel Registration Types
Provisional Registration
Issued upon submission of core ownership evidence, KYC clearance, and valid statutory certificates. Enables immediate commercial trading and vessel delivery while permanent title documents are finalized.
Permanent Registration
Granted upon submission of authenticated Bill of Sale, original Deletion Certificate from outgoing registry, Carving & Marking verification, and current Recognized Organization survey records.
Bareboat Charter In / Out
Dual-registration structure allowing foreign-flagged vessels to fly the Somalia Flag under demise charter, or Somalia-registered vessels to temporarily suspend flag under foreign bareboat charter.
Single Delivery Voyage / Recycling
Short-term statutory registration for single delivery voyages, shipyard drydock transits, or direct passage to ship recycling facilities.
4 Steps from Filing to Flag State Certificate
Administrative progression executed directly by our Beşiktaş / İstanbul registrar desk.
Application & Sanctions Vetting
Submit Form SOMREG 1 with vessel particulars, UBO 25%+ KYC declarations, and class survey records. Automated sanctions screening is performed.
Technical Review & Written Quote
The Deputy Registrar verifies Recognized Organization status, confirms eligibility, and issues a written itemized quotation based on published tariff.
Provisional Certificate Issuance
Upon settlement and document verification, Provisional Certificate of Registry, Radio Station Licence, and Safe Manning Document are issued.
Permanent Registry Completion
Submit the original Bill of Sale, outgoing Deletion Certificate, and completed Carving & Marking Note to transition to 1, 3, or 5-year permanent status.
Ownership & Title Recording
Scrutiny of Bills of Sale, Builder's Certificates, and corporate transfers with certified Transcripts of Register for maritime financial closing.
Ship Mortgages & Priority Liens
Mortgage priority recorded by exact date and hour in the official register, providing bank-grade legal certainty for institutional marine lenders.
Deletion & Registry Closure
Issuance of Certificate of Deletion upon commercial sale or reflagging once registered mortgages and statutory fees are satisfied.
Required Filing Dossier for Provisional Registration
Standard administrative documentation required for legal and technical clearance.