SELECT A FLAG

BELIZE 2
Flag Registry

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1. Performace

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Paris MOUBlack List
Tokyo MOUBlack List
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2. Entry registration Procedure

  • Basic investigation

The Belize flag has restriction on vessels’ age and performance on MOU areas.
That means that overaged vessels and/or vessels with recent detention may be rejected.
Also the current period there are also restrictions related to several sanctions list.

The application for a new case include the submission of an Application form
(Request for approval of new vessel entry application)

3. Evaluation of the Provisional Registration process

Provided that all required documents have been submitted, the speed of issuing certificates is characterized as

  • FAST
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Copy Application for registration form, signed / stamped by the Owners RDF-016
Copy Application for registration form, signed / stamped by the Owners
Copy Application for registration form, signed / stamped by the Owners LOA

4. Evaluation of the Full Term / Permanent Registration process

Provided that all required documents have been submitted on time, the speed of issuing certificates is characterized as

  • FAST
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Copy Application for registration form, signed / stamped by the Owners RDF-016
Copy Application for registration form, signed / stamped by the Owners LOA
Copy Application for registration form, signed / stamped by the Owners LOA2

5. Response

In General the response of the Flag Administration to all requests is

  • VERY FAST

6. Taxes

Payable at the anniversary date of Initial Registration

7. Recognized ROs

  • IACS members
  • ABS – American Bureau of Shipping
  • BV – Bureau Veritas
  • CCS – China Classification Society
  • Croatian register of Shipping
  • DNV – Det Norske veritas
  • IRS – Indian register of Shipping
  • KR – Korean register of Shipping
  • Non IACS members
  • ABS – American Bureau of Shipping
  • BV – Bureau Veritas
  • CCS – China Classification Society
  • Croatian register of Shipping
  • DNV – Det Norske veritas
  • IRS – Indian register of Shipping
  • KR – Korean register of Shipping
  • STCW Endorsements / Requirements
    STCW Endorsements / Requirements
    1. Application form (attached)
    2. CoC (from an IMO white listed country)
    3. GoC–GMDSS (from an IMO white listed country)/if applicable
    4. Copy of Passport
    5. Valid Medical Fitness certificate
    6. Certificate of Proficiency for Security Training
    7. Any additional certificate (e.g Tanker) if needed
    8. Seamen’s book
    9. Basic Training certificates
  • Liability Certificates / Requirements
    Liability Certificates / Requirements

    BCC
    Blue Card for Bunker

    NWRC
    Blue Card for NWRC

    CLC
    Blue Card for CLC

    DMLC-Part 1
    MLC 4.2.1
    MLC 5.2.2

    All Blue Cards must be addressed as follows:
    International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE)
    Keystone Building,
    Suite 502,
    304 Newton Barracks,
    Belize City,
    Belize C.A.

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List of Recognized P & I Clubs
List of Recognized RAA AAIC

8. Flag Inspections

No Flag Inspection scheme in force. Pre-registration inspection and/or occasional Flag Inspection may be requested on specific cases based on vessel’s records and performance.

9. Comments

Although the Flag is listed in the Black list of paris and Tokyo, is strongly recommended.
There is a strong Merchant Shipping Act. Very good co-operation of Government with the International registry. Flexible and fast response on administrative and Technical matters. Very experienced on Mortgage registration issues.
It is expected in the next 1-2 years to return in the Grey List.

Also is one of the very few countries issuing Fishing Licenses for High Seas.

For more details, regarding Fishing Licenses, Liability certificates, CSR, STCW Endorsements as well as for any clarification needed, please communicate with the staff of PMS.