If a Kiribati vessel has a change of ownership, the new owner can enjoy financial incentives by re-registering the vessel under the Kiribati Flag.

Procedure for Re-Registration

Documents required:

• Application Form K1
• Declaration of Ownership Form K2
• Accounting Authority Appointment Letter
• Owner’s Certificate of Good Standing
• Notarised Copy of Owners’ Representative passport

Certificates required:

• Bill of Sale (BOS)

The following certificates will be issued upon confirmation that application is in order and receipt of payment:

• Provisional Certificate of Registry
• Provisional Minimum Safe Manning Certificate (if required)
• Provisional Ship Station Licence (if required)
• Continuous Synopsis Record (if applicable)

The vessel will be transferred to Permanent status once the following original documents are submitted:

• Application Form K1
• Declaration of Ownership Form K2
• Bill of Sale (BOS) - for sighting by the Registry
• Carving & Marking Note duly endorsed (if required)
• Proof of 3rd party liability insurance coverage

The Registry will issue the following certificates after confirming that all of the above is in order:

• Permanent Certificate of Registry
• Permanent Minimum Safe Manning Certificate (if required)
• Permanent Ship Station Licence (if required)