Our tonnage surveys are conducted by an independent surveyor from an approved authority. The survey verifies:
Most flag states require a tonnage measurement survey for vessels under 24m in load line length before registration. Vessels over 24m in load line length are required to have an International Tonnage Certificate (ITC69) and Certificate of Survey (CoS) issued by an approved classification society.
Under Merchant Shipping Laws, yachts registered under the Red Ensign Group (REG) must undergo a tonnage measurement survey by a recognized surveying authority or classification society before registration.
Many well-regarded non-British flag states, such as Malta, also require a tonnage measurement or similar pre-inspection survey before initial registration.
Oceanskies provides tonnage measurement surveys as part of our yacht registration packages or as a standalone service for under 24 metre loadline length vessels at fixed rates based on location:
| Vessel location | Fee |
| UK | £500 |
| Europe | £1,500 |
| Rest of the World | POA |
In addition to tonnage measurement surveys, we also offer:
