SHIP REGISTRATION An International Business Company can register a ship or pleasure craft in Antigua under the provisions of the IBC Act 1982. Registration and incorporation usually takes about three (3) days. Requirements for Application Registration application A survey certificate A certificate of the ship's seaworthiness Proof of ownership If previously registered, document of cancellation from a foreign registry Intended name of vessel, while under the Flag of Antigua and Barbuda Present name of ship, if currently registered Number, year, and port of registry, if currently registered Call sign, if currently registered Proposed date of registration under the Antigua Flag Classification Society Radio Accounting Authority Biographical data on the vessel's owner: name, address, telephone and telex number If previously registered, photocopy of present certificate of registration Photocopy of vessel's present trading certificates Payment of registration fees In order for the registration to be successful, the following requirements must be met: All requested documentation has been received. The vessel is in class and is not older than 14 years. (Exceptions are possible upon inspection by an appointed surveyor) The vessel status is satisfactory. The following government fees apply based on the Merchant Shipping Act of 1985: GROSS TONS RATE TONNAGE DUES (Per Ton) 0-499 $3.00 $2.00 500-999 $1.60 $1.70 1,000-1,599 $1.50 $1.40 1,600-14,999 $1.30 $1.10 15,000 & upwards $1.00 $0.80 Antigua Offshore Inc., with its team of qualified professionals, can assist you in registering a ship or pleasure craft with convenience, confidentiality, and swiftness. Contact us for more information.