Yacht Registration
Yacht registration and the choice of Registry is of prime importance to any new owner, or owner who wishes to change the yacht’s flag.
When a vessel moves from country to country and port to port it carries its Flag State nationality with it, and therefore the protection offered by that nation. Choosing a registry with a poor reputation or which is targeted by Port States and Customs could have a detrimental effect on the smooth running of the vessel.
Vantage has considerable experience in choosing and recommending the appropriate Flag for vessels. Read more about our Registration Services.
The Role of the Flag State
The International maritime Organisation generally implements the regulations it does not take part in policing them, this is the task of the Flag States, Classification Societies and Port State Control. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea gives a concise description of the role of a Flag State.