Luxury Yacht Registration

Our passion for the yachting lifestyle drives our commitment to provide exceptional Yacht registration, Yacht chartering and Yacht management services to our clients worldwide. We are a team of experts with a deep knowledge and understanding of the yachting industry and we take pride in delivering personalized and professional service to meet our clients’ needs.

We specialize in providing a luxurious and unforgettable yachting experience to our clients, whether they are looking to charter a yacht for a holiday, purchase a new or pre-owned yacht, or entrust their yacht to us for management. At AAJP Global Services™ Yachting, we offer a wide range of prestigious and top-quality yachts, designed and built by the world’s most renowned shipyards, and maintained to the highest standards of excellence.

Our experienced and passionate team of professionals is dedicated to provide personalized service to help our clients customize every aspect of their yachting experience, from selecting the perfect yacht to choose the best itinerary and onboard amenities. We understand that each client has unique requirements and preferences, and we strive to exceed their expectations in every way.

At AAJP Global Services™ , we are committed to maintain the highest standards of quality and service in every aspect of our business. We are proud in providing transparent and honest communication with our clients, ensuring that they have the information they need to make informed decisions. Our team is here to guide our clients through every step of the yacht registration process, yacht chartering process and yacht management process, from understanding their requirements to provide expert advice on yacht selection, valuation, negotiation, and closing the deal.

Excellence through professional expertise and passion. Our goal is to meet the demands of superyachts in the most professional manner and with maximum promptness. To ensure that you get the best possible from your yacht, we provide assistance with all tasks that can be handled ashore by offering bunker, agency and legal services.

Guide to Registering a Yacht

Name of Yacht & Declaration of Ownership

The first step is to submit a name for approval which is different to any other registered vessel. We ask clients to submit three different names which can be confirmed within 24 hours and sometimes in the same day.

The Declaration of Ownership needs to be signed by the Director of the Company. This form will appoint our secretarial company as the registered agent of the yacht. Once we receive the original of this, we can complete and sign the application to register and all other forms required to register the yacht.

Evidence of title

1. We will need to submit evidence of title to the Yacht Registry.
2. If you are buying new directly from a shipyard we will need a builder’s certificate which will state for who the yacht is being built.
3. If so, please make sure that when this is issued it contains the official stamp of the ship builders. Please ensure that the builder’s certificate is issued in your name.
4. If it is not issued in your name, please provide us with a copy so that we can draw up a bill of sale from the company/person named in the builder’s certificate to you.
5. If the yacht is currently registered, we will need an original certificate from its port of registry indicating that its registration has ceased. This is often known as a deletion certificate.
6. If the yacht is not new and it has never been registered before, the following documents must be provided:

A builder’s certificate;

• an unbroken chain of bills of sale (or other suitable documents evidencing transfer of ownership) which proves who the current owner of the yacht is; be this a natural person or a legal entity.
• For an older vessel or for one which has been registered before, the following must be provided:
  a sequence of bills of sale tracing ownership either from the builder’s certificate onwards or for the last 5 years.

Survey & Classification Societies

For Yachts under 24 metres

For yachts under 24 metres in length, a Tonnage Measurement Survey must be carried out either in in any of the jurisdictions listed below by the Port Surveyor or by one of the approved classification societies listed below.

1. American Bureau of Shipping;
2. Bureau Veritas;
3. Det Norske Veritas;
4. Germanisher Lloyd;
5. Lloyds Register of Shipping;
6. Registrazione Internazionale Navale (RINA);
7. Yacht Brokers, Designers and Surveyors Association;
8. The Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors; or
   MECAL Limited.
   [Yachts over 24 metres (used exclusively for pleasure & recreational purposes)]

For yachts over 24 metres in length

For yachts over 24 metres in length to be used exclusively for pleasure and recreational purposes, an International Measurement Survey is required. This is different to and more extensive than a Tonnage Measurement Survey.

Any of the following classification societies can conduct such a survey:

1. American Bureau of Shipping;
2. Bureau Veritas;
3. Det Norske Veritas;
   Germanisher Lloyd;
4. Lloyds Register of Shipping;
5. Registrazione Internazionale Navale (RINA); or
   Yacht Brokers, Designers and Surveyors Association.

Yachts over 24 metres (used for chartering)

• For yachts of over 24 metres which will be used for chartering, different surveys and additional certificates may be required depending upon its size and tonnage and the number of passengers it will carry. More specific information will be provided upon request.
• Super yachts (yachts over 24 metres in length)
  Yachts of any size may be registered at the Yacht Registry in any of the jurisdictions listed below, provided that they are used exclusively for pleasure and recreational purposes.
• Small vessels for commercial use
  It is also possible to register a vessel for commercial use at the any Yacht Registry provided in the jurisdictions listed below that it is less than 24 metres in length. For such a registration, a surveyor form one of the approved classification societies listed below must also issue a Certificate for Small Vessels in Commercial use.

Any of the following classification societies can conduct such a survey:

1. American Bureau of Shipping
2. Bureau Veritas
3. Det Norske Veritas
   Germanisher Lloyd
4. Lloyds Register of Shipping
5. Registrazione Internazionale Navale (RINA)

Certificate of seaworthiness

If the yacht is over 15 years old, the surveyor will also need to issue a Certificate of Seaworthiness; both for pleasure yachts and for vessels in commercial use.

Carving & marking note

Once the Registry is satisfied that the yacht can be registered , it will issue a carving and marking note which shows the official number and name which must be marked on the hull. The owner or the authorised officer may sign the carving and marking note if it is under 24 metres in length. If it is over, then the surveyor must sign it.

Radio call sign

All registered yachts have call sign letters. We can apply for this at the same time as we apply for registration.

Certificate of Registration (“Blue Book”) & Flag
Once the carving and marking note has been returned to the Registry a Certificate of Registration will be issued. We will send this to you together you with a Gibraltar Red Ensign flag.

Our Services also include…

Agency Services

AAJP Global Services™ assists captains and crew with all aspects of yacht agency services, including arrival and departure formalities, berthing, yacht clearance and formalities, documentation, bunkering, provisioning, technical service coordination, itinerary planning, onboard entertainment, event planning, travel reservations, security services and any general assistance should you require it during your stay.

Bunkering Services

We can also supply all types of fuel, gas, and lube oil. No matter how much you are going to buy, our team of experts will assist you professionally and adapt to your needs to meet your expectations while providing the most satisfying service. We simplify all procedures between fuel suppliers, port authorities, and customs avoiding common misunderstandings and communication breakdown. We handle your requests professionally with the utmost attention to guarantee safe fuelling.
We assist Captains with all the customs documents for safe refuelling, simplifying all procedures between fuel suppliers, port authorities, and customs to avoid long delays. We always negotiate with suppliers to minimize the costs of the fuel, guaranteeing the best quality for the delivery service.

Legal Services

Our professional maritime lawyers are ready to provide a full range of legal services whether a superyacht owner, yacht crew member or industry professional, there are likely to be applicable legal rules and regulations affecting your enjoyment or career in the luxury yachting industry.