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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance companies September 2026 | Service Providers | service-providers | |
| Circular 17 -Collection and Reporting Requirements for the Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Data | Service Providers, Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | service-providers usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 27 Use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on Board | Service Providers, Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | service-providers usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 14 on Long-Range Identification And Tracking (LRIT) | Service Providers, Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | service-providers usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 33 Authorized for Service Providers (Approved list) | Service Providers, Usefull Information-Maritime Circulrars | service-providers usefull-information-maritime-circulrars | |
| Circular 29 AUTHORIZATION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS | Service Providers | service-providers | |
| Updated Insurance Company_17 04 2025 | Service Providers | service-providers |
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.