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ST. KITTS & NEVIS INTERNATIONAL SHIP REGISTRY
Reasons to Register with us

Convenient London Head Office

Worldwide Network of Maritime Registrars

Recourse to a well-established Legal System Based On English Law

Central Control of Registration and issuance of documents

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St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry

Its Head Office is located on the outskirts of London spanning the time zones of the major shipping centres of the world.

St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) commenced operation in 2005. By the end of 2024 had registered over 4500 vessels and currently has over 7.2 million tons registered. It has also issued seafarer documents to over 55,000 seafarers of many nationalities.

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ST. KITTS & NEVIS INTERNATIONAL SHIP REGISTRY

Steps to Register

# STEP ONE
DOWNLOAD THE REQUIRED REGISTRATION PROCEDURE(S)

The Registration Procedures will show you the documents we will require for the respective service.

# STEP TWO
COMPLETE THE REQUIRED APPLICATION FORMS

Download and complete the forms, assistance is available with the completion of any St. Kitts & Nevis Application Form.

# STEP THREE
SUBMIT DOCUMENTS TO YOUR LOCAL MARITIME REGISTRAR

Your closest Maritime Registrar will be able to assist you with the registration of your vessel.

ST. KITTS & NEVIS INTERNATIONAL SHIP REGISTRY
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17 / Feb / 2021
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