Poland Yacht Registration Summary
Poland yacht registration summary is a free information resource
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Polish Register of Shipping
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Registry Overview
Poland offers a national registration system for the flagging of
yachts and ships. It is administered by the Polish Register of Shipping (PRS), an independent
classification society established in 1936. It is a non-profit company authorized by the Polish
government to administer the registration of yachts and ships. The PRS is a European Union flag registration
which is recognized around the world and is available to all nationalities. It is valid for the
lifetime of the vessel with no need to renew and is very simple to obtain. The Polish flag
registration is
currently the easiest and most inexpensive flag in the world.
Registration Office
The Polish Register of Shipping (PSR) is headquartered in Gdansk Poland
Registration Requirements
The Polish Register of Shipping is available to all types of vessels up to 24
meters long, subject to certain qualifications.
You can register in Poland under your own name or as corporate owner. Any nationality can
own a yacht under the Polish flag. It is not required that the owner of the resides in
Poland or even in the EU / EEA. The place of residence of the owner is not relevant.
Recording Methods
The Polish yacht registration certificate consists of a credit
card type of document written in English and Polish which is valid
worldwide.
In the Polish legal system, the issue of maritime
mortgage is governed by the Maritime Code of 18, which is also regulated in three international
conventions.
Registration Search
Verification of a Polish yacht registry regarding ownership, mortgages, and vessel particulars can be obtained from the registrar
of ships or through a private registry service company.