Flag State Guide
Yacht flag state registration
Compare requirements, costs, and compliance obligations for the world's leading superyacht registries - from under 24m recreational vessels to gigayachts over 3000 GT.
Caribbean / Offshore
Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (CISR)
- World-class superyacht registry
- ISM/MLC compliant
- Dual-purpose private/commercial
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Pacific / Offshore
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands Maritime and Corporate Administrators (MIMOSA)
- Largest open registry by gross tonnage
- Globally dispersed port state recognition
- 24/7 flag administration
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Mediterranean / EU
Malta
Transport Malta - Merchant Shipping Directorate
- EU flag state
- VAT-eligible EU voyages
- Full SOLAS/MARPOL compliance
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British Isles / Crown Dependency
Jersey
Jersey Registry - Jersey Customs & Immigration Service
- British Red Ensign Group
- Post-Brexit Crown dependency status
- No EU VAT on registration
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British Isles / Crown Dependency
Isle of Man
Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR)
- British Red Ensign Group member
- IMO White List
- Strong IOM financial centre synergy
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Caribbean / Offshore
British Virgin Islands
BVI Shipping Registry
- British Red Ensign Group
- Caribbean charter base advantage
- No local VAT
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