Cyprus Yacht Registration Summary
Cyprus yacht registration summary is a free information resource designed to
inform the boating public about vessel registry requirements, recording methods, and title
search guidelines for the Republic of Cyprus. The data is maintained as an
open wiki forum where readers are encouraged to participate by sharing knowledge and experiences
with this particular country. Simply click on the "Wiki-Share" link to contribute further details or suggest a revision.
This information is subject to change and should be confirmed with the respective agency.
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Cyprus Ministry of Communications and Works
Department of Merchant Shipping
Website
Registry Overview
The Republic of Cyprus is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus has two official languages which are
Greek and Turkish, although English is widely spoken.
The yacht registry for this is country administered by the
Registrar of Cyprus Ships, Ministry of Communications and Works, Department of Merchant Shipping.
Registration Office
The Head Office of the Cyprus yacht registrar is located in Limassol.
Registration Requirements
Vessels of any size and type may be registered in the
Cyprus Register so as long as they satisfy certain regulations as set forth according to law.
A yacht may be registered in Cyprus if more than fifty per cent of the shares are owned by Cypriot citizens or
by citizens of other Member States (EU/EEA) with a representative in Cyprus. Corporations owning one
hundred percent of the shares will qualify if
duly registered in Cyprus and in compliance with all registry requirements.
Recording Methods
Mortgages are available for yachts registered under the Cyprus
flag for the purpose of securing a loan or other financial obligations agreed to by the parties.
These are administered by the Registrar of Ships.
Registration Search
Transcripts of registry showing ownership, liens, mortgages, and vessel particulars are available
from the Cyprus Registrar of Ships.
