Provisional or temporary registration provides a practical short-term solution, allowing yachts to navigate under a flag state while full registration is being finalised.
This type of registration is commonly used for new-builds, delivery voyages, or situations where full registration is delayed.
Oceanskies offers a fixed-fee provisional registration service for all available flag registries, including:
Standard requirements for provisional yacht registration include:
Note: some registries require original wet-ink signed documents, while others accept electronic documents and digital signatures.
Requirements vary based on flag state. We will collect KYC information for both individual and corporate owners.
Timeframe: 24 hours
We assess submitted documents to determine the necessary application forms and any other additional requirements necessary for application submission.
Timeframe: 24 hours
We prepare and submit the complete application to the selected registry.
Timeframe: 24 hours
Most applications are accepted upon first submission. If additional information is required, we will coordinate accordingly. Once approved, the registry issues the Provisional Certificate of Registry.
Provisional registrations are typically valid for 3 to 6 months from the date of issue, depending on the flag state.
Timeframe: 48 hours
Note: The process may vary depending on the selected registry, this information serves as a general guideline.