1.0 Initial Registration Fees – Schedule A
1.1 Initial Registration Fee per vessel................................................................................. US$2,500
1.2 Bareboat Charter Registration Fee per vessel............................................................. US$2,500
2.0 Initial Registration Fees – Schedule B
2.1 Initial Registration Fee per vessel (excluding yachts):
.1 For vessels of 2,500 Net Tons (NT) or less....................................................... US$2,500
.2 For vessels of 2,501 NT to 15,000 NT................................................................. US$5,000
.3 For vessels of 15,001 NT to 35,000 NT............................................................. US$10,000
.4 For vessels of 35,001 NT to 50,000 NT............................................................. US$15,000
.5 For vessels over 50,000 NT................................................................................ US$20,000
2.2 A discount of one-third (1/3) off the Initial Registration Fee will be available to owners under the following circumstances:
a) Registration of a vessel that is five (5) years of age or less from date of first construction or that has undergone a major conversion within the past five (5) years.
b) Registration of three (3) or more vessels at the same time that are fifteen (15) years of age or less or at least an irrevocable written commitment to register three (3) or more such vessels within a calendar year.
c) This discount will be increased to fifty percent (50%) for an owner registering ten (10) or more vessels that are fifteen (15) years of age or less at the same time or submitting an irrevocable written commitment to register ten (10) or more such vessels within a calendar year.
3.0 Initial Registration Fees – Commercial Yachts
3.1 Commercial Yachts....................................................................................................... US$1,500
4.0 Re-Registration Fees
4.1 Re-registration Fee per vessel (irrespective of Schedule A or B).............................. US$1,500
4.2 Yachts............................................................................................................................. US$1,500
4.3 Annual fees for re-registered vessels remain the same as established at initial registration.
5.0 Annual Tonnage Taxes – Schedule A
5.1 Commercial Vessels, Annual Tonnage Tax per net ton.............................................. US$0.20
· The minimum Annual Tonnage Tax payable shall not be less than................. US$500
6.0 Annual Tonnage Taxes – Schedule B
6.1 Annual tonnage tax per vessel (excluding yachts):
.1 For vessels of 2,500 Net Tons (NT) or less.............................................................. US$500
.2 For vessels of 2,501 NT to 5,000 NT......................................................... US$0.20 per NT
.3 For vessels of 5,001 NT to 25,000 NT....................................................... US$0.17 per NT
.4 For vessels of 25,001 NT to 50,000 NT..................................................... US$0.15 per NT
.5 For vessels over 50,000 NT...................................................................... US$0.125 per NT
7.0 Annual Tonnage Taxes – Commercial Yachts
7.1 Commercial Yachts, Annual Tonnage Tax per net ton........................................... US$0.20
· The minimum Annual Tonnage Tax payable shall not be less than................. US$500
8.0 Marshall Islands International Participation (MIIP) – Schedule A
8.1 Annual MIIP fee per vessel (excluding private yachts):
.1 All vessels engaged in commerce up to 4,000 gross tons (GT)......................... US$1,660
.2 Commercial yachts of 400 GT or more up to 4,000 GT................................... US$1,660
.3 All vessels engaged in commerce over 4,000 GT ........ US$1,500 plus US$0.04 per GT
9.0 Marshall Islands International Participation (MIIP) – Schedule B
9.1 Annual MIIP fee per vessel (excluding yachts):
.1 For vessels 5,000 Net Tons (NT) or less............................................................ US$2,000
.2 For vessels of 5,001 NT to 25,000 NT........................... US$1,750 plus US$0.04 per NT
.3 For vessels of 25,001 NT to 50,000 NT......................... US$1,500 plus US$0.04 per NT
.4 For vessels over 50,000 NT............................................ US$1,250 plus US$0.04 per NT
10.0 Private Yacht Fees
10.1 Annual One (1) Year Registration [Renewable]
The following is the list of items to be paid when an owner opts for the Annual One (1) Year Registration Program:
.1 For yachts 3,000 gross tons and under:
· Registration Fee............................................................................................. US$1,500
· Annual Tonnage Tax........................................................................................ US$500
· Certificate of Registry valid for one (1) year.................................................... US$100
· Radio Station License valid for one (1) year.................................................... US$100
.2 For yachts over 3,000 gross tons add US$0.10 for each gross ton over 3,000 gross tons.
Note: If the owning entity for the yacht is not in Good Standing with the Republic of the Marshall Islands any outstanding corporate formation fees, foreign maritime entity registration fees, or annual maintenance fees must also be paid at the time of registration.
10.2 Tri-Annual Three (3) Years Registration [Renewable]
The following is the list of items that must be paid when an owner opts for the Tri-Annual Three (3) Year Registration Program:
.1 For yachts 3,000 gross tons and under:
· Registration Fee................................................................................................. US$1,500
· Three (3) Years Annual Tonnage Tax (US$500 x 3)...................................... US$1,500
· Certificate of Registry valid for three (3) years................................................ US$100
· Radio Station License valid for three (3) years................................................ US$100
· if owned by a Marshall Islands Corporation, payment of annual corporate maintenance fees thru the three (3) year yacht registration period.
· If owned by a Foreign Maritime Entity, payment of annual maintenance fees thru the three (3) year yacht registration period.
.2 For yachts over 3,000 gross tons add US$0.30 (US$0.10 x 3) for each gross ton over 3,000 gross tons
Note: If the owning entity for the yacht is not in Good Standing with the Republic of the Marshall Islands any outstanding corporate formation fees, foreign maritime entity registration fees, or annual maintenance fees must also be paid at the time of registration.
11.0 Marine Safety Services Fee – Schedules A & B
11.1 For routine service requests not otherwise specified and each inspection regularly due or otherwise required, as provided by Maritime Regulation 5.34, all vessels engaged in commerce, including fishing vessels and commercial yachts of 400 gross tons or more, shall pay an annual fee of........................................................ US$2,000
11.2 Subsequent to the required initial safety inspection, vessels under 400 gross tons, at cost, when requested of the Maritime Administrator by owner.
11.3 For Passenger Vessels that are inspected semi-annually, the mid-cycle inspection shall be invoiced additionally at cost.
11.4 For inspections outside a station area or outside normal working hours, or for release of a vessel from detention, restoration or collection of documents, examining rectification of a deficiency, etc., all actual costs will be charged in addition to the fee in sub-paragraphs 11.1 and 11.2 above.
11.5 Single Hull Tank Vessels and Bulk Carriers 15 years of age or more and any vessel granted a waiver on the age limitation for registration shall be charged a higher services fee to compensate for a comprehensive initial safety inspection and at least one (1) additional follow-up inspection during the first year in the registry of....... US$4,000
11.6 Pre-registration Inspections: Any vessel being considered for registration may be subject to a pre-registration inspection as required for a waiver of the age limitation to registration or as deemed necessary by the Administration to adequately assess the condition of the vessel prior to acceptance into the registry. When so required or deemed necessary, it shall be pre-arranged and agreed. The direct costs of the inspection shall be for the account of the prospective registering owner/operator irrespective of the results and be included as part of the registration closing fees, if known by closing, or invoiced immediately after the inspection when the direct costs have been determined.
11.7 The said fee for Marine Safety Services shall be adjusted annually to be effective as of the first day of each year. The Maritime Administrator will make this adjustment by amendment to this Marine Notice, 1-005-1, Section 11.
12.0 Change of Name
12.1 For securing the change of name of a vessel of any size under Section 232 of the Maritime Act US$250
13.0 Documentation of Vessels
13.1 For the issuance or reissuance of a Certificate of Registry
(Permanent, Provisional, or Restricted)........................................................................... US$300
13.2 For the issuance of an extension to a Provisional Certificate of Registry:
.1 For a vessel in navigation........................................................................................... US$450
.2 For a vessel in Laid-up Status................................................................................... US$100
13.3 For the issuance of Continuous Synopsis Records:
.1 For issuance of initial CSR Document..................................................................... US$300
.2 For issuance of amended CSR Document.............................................................. US$300
.3 For replacement or transfer of CSR File.................................................................. US$450
13.4 For Bareboat Charter Registration:
.1 For issuance of Letter of Consent............................................................................ US$200
.2 For issuance of Certificate of Deletion.................................................................... US$200
13.5 For issuance of a Certificate of Permission for Foreign Bareboat Charter
Registration.................................................................................................................... US$225
13.6 For the issuance of a Certificate of Permission to Sell for re-registration.................. US$200
13.7 For the issuance of a Certificate of Permission to Transfer a Marshall Islands Vessel:
.1 For 90 days validity on Permission to Transfer..................................................... US$200
13.8 For issuance of Certificate of Cancellation.................................................................... US$200
14.0 Recording of Instruments
14.1 For recording a Bill of Sale of a vessel:
.1 Vessels engaged in commerce and all yachts......................................................... US$200
14.2 For the recordation of any other instrument, including a Mortgage, Amendment, Supplement or other instrument recordable under the Marshall Islands Maritime Act or Regulations, whether or not it provides for the addition of new security, or deals with an obligation unrelated to that described in the original Mortgage:
.1 Vessels engaged in commerce and all yachts, each.............................................. US$600
14.3 For the recording of a Mortgage Satisfaction, Release or Discharge:
.1 Vessels engaged in commerce and all yachts......................................................... US$300
15.0 Radio Communications
15.1 For the issuance of a Temporary Authority to operate a Ship Radio Station:
.1 Vessels engaged in commerce, including commercial yachts............................. US$150
· First Renewal...................................................................................................... US$150
· Second and subsequent renewals..................................................................... US$350
15.2 For the issuance of a Ship Permanent Station License:
.1 Vessels engaged in commerce, including commercial yachts –
Original issuance; amendment; endorsement; or renewal................................... US$300
15.3 For renewal of Ship Permanent Station License that includes a Ship Earth
Station................................................................................................................................... US$400
16.0 Merchant Marine Personnel Certification
(See MI-118 for full details.)
16.1 For initial issuance of Officer Certificate of Competence upon qualification by endorsement, as follows:
.1 All Management & Operational Officers
(includes issuance of a Certificate of Receipt of Application (CRA))............... US$200
.2 Restricted and General Operator – GMDSS only..................................................... US$50
16.2 For renewal of an Officer Certificate of Competence:
.1 Prior to expiration........................................................................................................ US$100
.2 Within one (1) year after expiration......................................................................... US$150
16.3 For the issuance of a Temporary Authorization as Officer under:
.1 Marshall Islands Maritime Regulation 7.39........................................................... US$100
(Must hold a valid Marshall Islands Endorsement in lower capacity)
16.4 For the issuance of a Marshall Islands Seafarer's Identification and Record Book:
.1 5-year issuance, renewal or replacement of Seafarer’s
Identification and Record Book................................................................................. US$60
16.5 For the issuance of Special Qualifications Certificates upon qualification by examination or endorsement:
.1 Basic Training, Wiper, Junior Ordinary Seaman, GP-Trainee,.............................. No Fee
.2 All others.......................................................................................................................... US$35
16.6 Examinations for Officer’s Certificate of Competency............................................... US$300
.1 Requests from owner/agents or applicants to hold special group examinations or individual examinations away from the designated test centers will be honored, if possible, provided the requesting party undertakes the costs of all administrative out-of-pocket expenses, including the examiner’s transportation, lodging and meals, exam facility rental, assisting proctors’ fees, and related expenses as may be reasonably incurred, or a $50 per day proctoring fee, whichever is greater.
.2 Each re-take of failed officer examination............................................................ US$150
16.7 For Urgent Authorization for an Officer to Serve on Assignment of Officer
Certificate Number PRIOR to submission of completed application........................ US$100
16.8 For replacement of a lost or destroyed certificate of competence............................. US$100
16.9 For authentication of sea service and all Special Services/Expediting........................ US$50
16.10 Courier service fee required for secured delivery of seafarer documentation:
.1 Courier fee for overseas delivery for one (1) to eight (8) Applicants.................... US$40
plus for each Applicant over eight (8).......................................................................... US$5
17.0 Miscellaneous
17.1 For the issuance of each Certificate of Ownership and Encumbrance of a vessel, in duplicate:
.1 Vessels engaged in commerce and all yachts......................................................... US$150
17.2 For Certified Extract of Preferred Mortgage Index....................................................... US$100
17.3 For a Certificate of a Marriage, Birth, Death or Burial at Sea.................................... US$150
17.4 For issuance of a waiver under Section 203 of the Marshall Islands Maritime Act:
.1 20 year age limitation................................................................................................. US$500
.2 Other allowances ........................................................................................................ US$150
17.5 For authentication of any document not otherwise specified..................................... US$150
17.6 For providing certified copies of documents, for first copy of each document
provided and certified (plus costs).................................................................................... US$150
· Additional certified copies, each (plus costs).......................................................... US$150
17.7 For issuance of Minimum Safe Manning Certificate................................................... US$300
· For re-issue of Minimum Safe Manning Certificate............................................. US$150
17.8 Approving Cargo Securing Manuals, per vessel............................................................. US$400
· For each additional plan submitted by an owner based on the original
approved manual, per vessel..................................................................................... US$200
17.9 Approving Passenger Vessel Emergency Plans, per vessel........................................ US$2,500
17.10 Issuance of Civil Liability Certificate for Oil Pollution Damage, per vessel............. US$200
17.11 Issuance of Civil Liability Certificate for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage,
per vessel............................................................................................................................... US$200
17.12 Multiple Load Line Alteration Book................................................................................ US$400
17.13 For issuance of any certificate or document not otherwise specified (plus costs)... US$150
18.0 Fees for Special Services
In addition to any applicable fees referred to in this Notice, the following fees for special services may also be payable to the Maritime Administrator:
18.1 Regional Office: The fees for services requiring the attendance of a representative of the Maritime Administrator during a transaction conducted outside the normal hours of business is as follows:
· First two (2) hours of transaction or any portion thereof..................................... US$250
· Each additional two (2) hours of transaction or any portion thereof................ US$250
.1 If the above transaction commences after 1700 on Friday and before 0700 hours on Monday, or is scheduled on a holiday as defined by the Maritime Administrator, the fees for services are:
· First two (2) hours of transaction or any portion thereof............................. US$350
· Thereafter, every additional two (2) hour increment,
or portion thereof................................................................................................. US$350
.2 Where such services are made available outside the normal business hours of the Maritime Administrator, the following additional expenses shall also be applied per transaction:
· Meals (if applicable).............................................................................................. US$50
· Transportation..................................................................................................... US$150
18.2 Fees for secretarial, cable, fax, photocopying and secure delivery expenses incurred for the convenience of the requesting party and/or for the secure delivery of “official documents” shall be charged as follows:
· Fixed fee for vessel registration transactions.......................................................... US$100
· Delivery of any other official documents listed in Sections 13.0 thru 17.0. Actual Cost
18.3 If a third party is involved in a transaction, there may be a 15% processing fee added to the total invoice. This processing fee is based on the costs associated with the transaction.
18.4 For methods of payment see publication MI-100, Annex 18.
19.0 Investigations or Formal Hearings
Regarding specific Investigations or Formal Hearings on casualties and contraventions, the Parties and interested persons may be required to pay certain actual costs incurred by the Administration in connection therewith.
