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Cook Islands will only register fishing vessels that intend to fish in Cook Islands waters or in the waters of Regional Fisheries Management Organisations to which Cook Islands is party, once a Fishing licence from the Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has been obtained. In order for MMR to assess the likelihood of a successful application for fishing licence, applicants should complete the Form 3 Registration Enquiry form -FV (below) and submit to MCI

 

 

Registering a Fishing Vessel

  • Requirements for Provisional Registration

    The vessel registration process is commenced by completing an ‘Application for Registration’ available through a Deputy Registrar (specific to region), who will lead you through the process.

    The Application Form is to be accompanied by:

    Owner Details

    • Company Certificate / CISOA or CIYS membership letter

    Other

    • Carving and Markings Note, including current photo of vessel ( see website for application form)
    • Pre-Registration Inspection ( if applicable)
    • Proof of Deletion from previous flag (  if charter registration)
    • Proof of suspension from previous flag (if charter registration)
    • Completed copies of all previous closed CR ( as per SOLAS Chapter XI-1 Regulation 5-8) ( all vessels over 500GT)
    • Copy of P&I policy evidencing financial security for MLC regulation 2.5 and 4.2 ( applicable to all commercial vessels; MCI requires that the MLC financial security is maintained, and will require evidence that it is maintained) ( for commercially operated vessels, excluding unmanned barges)

    *  Reviewed, signed and sealed by a Justice of the Peace, a Commissioner for Oaths, Solicitor, Notary Public or the Registrar or Deputy Registrar of Ships of the Cook Islands Registry or before any person authorised by law to administer oaths in the country where the declaration is made.
    Subject to approval by the Registrar of Ships, and upon payment of the registration fee, a Provisional Certificate of Registry will be issued. This certificate is effective from the date of issue and valid for a period of 3 months. During this time the requirements for permanent registration are to be completed. The Registrar may extend the period of provisional registration in special circumstances.

    N.B. The Registrar has the discretion to require, if deemed necessary, additional surveys to be conducted before issuance of a Permanent Certificate of Registry. Failure to submit required documents may delay the registration process.

  • Requirements for Permanent Registration

    Owner Details

    • Company Certificate / CISOA or CIYS membership letter

    Other

    • Carving and Markings Note, including current photo of vessel ( see website for application form)
    • Pre-Registration Inspection ( if applicable)
    • Proof of Deletion from previous flag (  if charter registration)
    • Proof of suspension from previous flag (if charter registration)
    • Completed copies of all previous closed CR ( as per SOLAS Chapter XI-1 Regulation 5-8) ( all vessels over 500GT)
    • Copy of P&I policy evidencing financial security for MLC regulation 2.5 and 4.2 ( applicable to all commercial vessels; MCI requires that the MLC financial security is maintained, and will require evidence that it is maintained) ( for commercially operated vessels, excluding unmanned barges)

    *  Reviewed, signed and sealed by a Justice of the Peace, a Commissioner for Oaths, Solicitor, Notary Public or the Registrar or Deputy Registrar of Ships of the Cook Islands Registry or before any person authorised by law to administer oaths in the country where the declaration is made.

    N.B. The Registrar has the discretion to require, if deemed necessary, additional surveys to be conducted before issuance of a Permanent Certificate of Registry. Failure to submit required documents may delay the registration process.

To register your Fishing vessel, click here to contact Maritime Cook Islands

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