Ship registration assistance
Ship registration assistance
Authorized service providers may assist shipowners with the registration of vessels under the Comoros flag, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and registry requirements.
Registered agents and representation
Registered agents and representation
Registered agents may act on behalf of shipowners in administrative and regulatory matters related to vessel registration and ongoing compliance.
Company formation and ownership structures
Company formation and ownership structures
Service providers may form Comoros or Nevis companies for use in ship registration, ownership, or vessel management. Full details are obtained directly from the selected provider.
Additional financial and professional services
Additional financial and professional services
Further financial, legal, and administrative services offered by service providers are listed on the Financial Services website or may be obtained directly from the provider.
Service providers
Authorized service providers and registry support
Details of authorized service providers are available through the Financial Services links page. These providers include authorized persons and registered agents who support ship registration, ownership, and management activities under the Comoros flag.
Service providers may assist owners throughout the registration process and may apply their own professional fees for services rendered.
- Mandatory local representation ensuring regulatory compliance
Maritime resident agents
Service providers may also be appointed as a representative person (Maritime Resident Agent) for a ship. Maritime Resident Agents are required, as stipulated in Clause 6 of the Merchant Shipping Act, for vessels with a length of 24 meters or more.
Where the registered owner is a company established under the Nevis Business Ordinance, the Maritime Resident Agent may be the same as the resident agent of the company. In such cases, the resident agent must formally confirm acceptance of the appointment as Maritime Resident Agent.
Acceptance must be confirmed by a written notice or letter submitted directly to the Registry within 30 days of the vessel’s registration.
In other cases, maritime registrars are encouraged to direct their clients to approved service providers in Union of Comoros, including law offices and company formation agents, to act as Maritime Resident Agents. Proof of appointment must be provided by submitting a letter, agreement, or contract between the service provider and the registered owner within 30 days of registration.
- Authorized entities operating under IMO-approved standards
Authorized LSA & FFE service providers
A list of authorized LSA & FFE service providers is available through the Registry. These providers have satisfied the requirements of the Administration of Union of Comoros and have been authorized in accordance with IMO Resolution MSC.402(96) to conduct services for Union of Comoros vessels.
Authorizations are granted for a period of five years and permit approved service providers to perform statutory services in accordance with applicable international and national requirements.
| Title | Categories | Link | hf:doc_categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENTS_PROCEDURE | Vessels-REQUIREMENTS_PROCEDURE | vessels-requirements_procedure | |
| Approved Classification Society | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 04 -Implementation of IMO Resolution A.1088(28) (BWMC) | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 02 -Procedures related to the certification of vessels according to Maritime Labor Convention MLC 2006 | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 09 -Issuance of Flag Endorsements according to STCW, as amended, requirements | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 07 -Policy on Ballast Water Management Convention 2004 | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 11 -Obligations of Owners related to the safe and secure operation of ships | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 13 -Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 03 -Policy of detentions | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 12 -International Convention of Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage of 2001 | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 15 -Validity of color copies of original documents on-board vessels flying the Flag of Comoros | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 05- Entry into force of new agreements according to the RO Code | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 02 -New policy on the shared fees of the Administration | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 17 -Collection and Reporting Requirements for the Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Data | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 18 -Type Approvals and criteria to the Satisfaction of the Administration | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 19 -Reporting of PSC Inspections Detentions and incidents | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 06 -Policy regarding the use of Comorian Administration’s name and issuance of letters from the Deputy Commissioners | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 16 -Reporting of issued Certificates | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 05 -Entry into force of new agreements according to the RO Code | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 20 SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM (SSAS) | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 21 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS GUIDANCE | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 22 Principle of Safe Manning | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 01 Authorized Recognized Organizations (ROS) | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 30 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – GUIDANCE RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF SEAFARERS | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 23 International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 24 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – GUIDANCE RELATING TO THE POSTPONEMENTEXTENSION OF STATUTORY CERTIFICATION & SERVICES1 | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 25 Crew Dispensation Letter | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 26 Renewal of Flag Certificates | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 24 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – GUIDANCE RELATING TO THE POSTPONEMENTEXTENSION OF STATUTORY CERTIFICATION & SERVICES2 | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 27 Use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on Board | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 28 CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR) | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 08 PROCEDURES ON THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 14 on Long-Range Identification And Tracking (LRIT) | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 01 Authorized Recognized Organizations (ROS) Updated 04.08.2020 | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 29 AUTHORIZATION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 24 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – GUIDANCE RELATING TO THE POSTPONEMENTEXTENSION OF STATUTORY CERTIFICATION & SERVICES3 | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 31 INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IHM) FOR SHIPS CALLING AT EU PORTS | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance Relating to the Postponement-Extension of Statutory Certification & Services4 | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 32 Resting Hours & IMO Guidelines on Fatigue | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 33 Authorized for Service Providers (Approved list) | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 34 SHIP SECURITY LEVEL III IN THE EEZ OF UKRAINE AND-OR RUSSIA WITHIN THE BLACK SEA AND THE SEA OF AZOV | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| 35 Circular Ship Security Level III within the Eastern Mediterranean Sea Area | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 36 Issuance of Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB) | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 37 Introduction of Electronic Certificates (E-Certificate) | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 000 Fishing vessels | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 38 Circular Revised DMLC | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 40 Circular Flag State Inspection requirements for the vessel operating within Paris MoU | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 41 Introduction of Electronic Certificates (E-Certificates) | Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 29 AUTHORIZATION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS | About The Registry-Service Providers | about-the-registry-service-providers | |
| Updated Insurance Company_17 04 2025 | About The Registry-Service Providers | about-the-registry-service-providers | |
| Application For Deletion | For Vessels Applications Forms | for-vessels-applications-forms | |
| Application form for registration | For Vessels Applications Forms | for-vessels-applications-forms | |
| RADIO INSTALLATION INSPECTION (NEW) | For Vessels Applications Forms | for-vessels-applications-forms | |
| Application for BCC, WRC, CLC | For Vessels Applications Forms | for-vessels-applications-forms | |
| Application for Exemption | For Vessels Applications Forms | for-vessels-applications-forms | |
| DECLARATION OF DESIGNATED PERSON | For Vessels Applications Forms | for-vessels-applications-forms | |
| ISPS Code Declaration of CSO | For Vessels Applications Forms | for-vessels-applications-forms | |
| INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE DECLARATION OF COMPANY | For Vessels Applications Forms | for-vessels-applications-forms | |
| Application for CSR | For Vessels Applications Forms | for-vessels-applications-forms | |
| Application for Crew Dispensation | For Seafarers | for-seafarers | |
| Application for STCW’95 | For Seafarers | for-seafarers |
Service provider registration process
Steps to Register
Review eligibility and requirements
Download and review the applicable requirements for service providers, including eligibility criteria, authorization conditions, and relevant regulatory obligations under the Comoros Maritime Administration.
Complete the required application forms
Complete the prescribed application forms and prepare all supporting documentation required for authorization, appointment, or recognition by the Administration.
Submit documentation for review
Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Comoros Maritime Administration or the designated maritime registrar for assessment and approval.