Singapore Yacht Registration Summary
Singapore 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 Singapore. The data is maintained as an
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Maritime and Port Authority of
Singapore
Singapore Registry of Ships
Website
Registry Overview
The Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) is ranked the fifth largest ship registry in the world, with a fleet of more than 4,400 vessels on its register.
It is the administration responsible for executing the proper registration of vessels
sailing under the Singapore Flag and ensuring that vessels and owners meet the stringent criteria that entitle their ship to obtain Singapore
nationality. Many banks and vessel financiers also highly regard the SRS as a quality vessel registry that safeguard their interests over the vessels
they finance.
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia.
Languages of Singapore are English, Chinese, an Malay with English as the de facto main language.
Registration Office
The Singapore Registry of Ships is headquartered in Singapore.
Registration Requirements
Registration of a pleasure craft with the Singapore
Registry of Ships (SRS) is voluntary. However, if the vessel is destined to foreign waters, it is advisable to register and obtain a nationality.
The procedure and details are available at MPA's website. A pleasure craft must be at least 7
meters in load line length with an enclosed deck, must not be more than 17 years old at the
point of registration, must not be constructed of wooden hulls, must not be used as a passenger
ship, and must not be constructed of inflatable design.
Singapore-registered
pleasure yachts can be owned by a person who is ordinarily resident in Singapore or a
Singapore business entity such as a corporation, a firm, partnership or association. Foreign owned companies with business addresses in Singapore
will qualify.
Recording Methods
The Certificate of Registry for a Singapore registered yacht is valid for one year and may be renewed annually from the date of expiry of its
initial registry or last renewal.
A register of mortgages is
maintained by the MPA. It contains the name and
address of the mortgagor, the name and address of the mortgagee, the date of the mortgage, date of registration of the mortgage and the ranking of the
mortgage.
Registration Search
Transcripts of registry for Singapore yachts showing ownership,
mortgages, and vessel particulars can be obtained from the
registrar's office or a private vessel registration company.
