Georgia Yacht Registration Summary
Georgia 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 Georgia. The data is maintained as an
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Maritime
Transport Agency of Georgia
Website
Registry Overview
The Republic Georgia located in the Caucasus region of Europe
and Asia and is bounded to the west by the Black Sea. The official language is Georgian.
This country has a registration system for ships and yachts which is
administered by the Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia.
Registration Office
The Georgian Maritime Transport Agency's vessel registry
office is located in Batumi, Georgia.
Registration Requirements
The Republic of Georgia registry accepts all types of
vessels while ensuring certain legal and safety standards are met.
Registration under the Georgian flag is open for individuals, corporate bodies or entities
irrespective of nationality. International ship owners should have a representative in Georgia who acts as a channel of communication
between the foreign owner and the Georgian.
Recording Methods
The Republic of Georgia has provisions for recording mortgages against nationally
registered vessels. These are administered by the Registrar of Ships. Registration, transfer and discharge of mortgage may be affected immediately on presentation of related documents to the Registrar.
A vessel with its equipment, machinery and other accessories, or any share therein, can be the subject
to the security of a mortgage. Mortgages may be registered against a vessel following its permanent registration.
Mortgages are recorded in the order of the date and time in which they are presented to the Registrar.
Registration Search
Transcripts of registry showing ownership, mortgages and vessel particulars may be obtained from the registrar's office
or through a registry service agent.
