St. Kitts Ship Registry

The St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg), an International Open register, falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Maritime Affairs of the Ministry of Public Works, Utilities, Transport & Posts.  Its management systems have been accredited to ISO 9001:2000 by ABS QE (Quality Assurance Certificate).

St. Kitts & Nevis is a member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

There are no restrictions on ownership of St. Kitts and Nevis ships, which is available to both local and foreign corporations and individuals. Appointment of a Maritime Resident Agent in the Federation is required and Corporate Solutions Ltd can fulfil this requirement for a nominal annual fee.

The Capitals and Ports of Registry of St. Kitts & Nevis are respectively Basseterre and Charlestown. With its Operational Head Office located in the suburbs of London, UK, SKANReg spans the office opening hours of most major shipping and business centers.

The International Registrar of Shipping & Seamen is the sole authority for the registration of St. Kitts & Nevis Ships and Seamen, reporting to the Director of Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Public Works, Utilities, Transport and Posts whose offices are in St. Kitts. The Registrar controls the issuance of all documentation issued on behalf of SKANReg.

A network of Maritime Registrar Offices around the world assist the Registrar in registering ships and are allowed to issue pertinent documentation when authorized by the Registrar to help the ship owner avoid any delays. All applications are processed with a quick turnaround time.

Authorized Classification Societies/RO’s carry out statutory surveys and issue certificates on behalf of the Registry.

Our competitive fee structure and fast-turnaround of Applications assist ship owners in today’s world of commercial pressures and instant communication. Mortgages can be registered.

Why Choose St Kitts & Nevis Ship Registry?

• Worldwide Network of Maritime Registrars and other registration offices for local contact by Owners.
• No restriction on ownership of vessel – St. Kitts & Nevis company is not required, although using one will result in a lower registration fee.
• No restriction on nationality of Master, Officers and Crew on board.
• Central control of registration and issuance of documents.
• Rapid turnaround of enquiries and applications.
• Competitive fee structure – no ‘hidden extras’.
• Convenient Head Office locations to accommodate World Wide time zones.
• Individuals or corporate bodies can be owners or BB charterers of a ship.
• Recourse to a well established legal system based on English Law.
• Registration under ownership, bareboat charter and for ships under construction.
• Knowledgeable and experienced staff in both Head Office and in the offices of our Maritime Registrars to assist with enquires.
• Merchant Shipping legislation based on British and IMO Models