Change Transactions & Requirements

Change of Ownership (Re-registration of an RMI Vessel)

The procedure for re-registration is almost identical to that of registration. When an RMI-registered ship is transferred to new ownership, a new Certificate of Registry and trading documents will be issued in the name of the new owner upon completion of the re-registration process. The vessel will retain its current Official Number and Radio Call Sign.

Links:

MI-242B – Requirements for Vessel Re-Registration – Buyers

MI-242BB – Requirements for Vessel Re-Registration – Sellers

Change in Name of Vessel

When a vessel is already registered in the RMI and there is a change of name without a change in vessel ownership, a new Provisional Certificate of Registry, and other trading documents must be issued to reflect the new name.

Links:

MI-242C – Requirements for Change of Vessel Name

MI-242C-BCR – Requirements for Change of Vessel Name on BCR

Change of Vessel Operator

When a vessel is already registered in the RMI and there is a change of operator, our records must be updated to reflect the same.

Link:

MI-242CM – Requirements for Change of Management

Change of Navigational Status

When a vessel is already registered in the RMI and there is a change of status, our records must be updated to reflect the same.

Link:

MI-242LE – Requirements for a Vessel Entering Laid-Up Status