Documents required for change of ownership and re-registration of a Vanuatu vessel and change of name without change of ownership.

	required for vessels over 500 GRT. Vessels of less than 500 GRT (and all Fishing Vessels) are required to provide a survey or statement of fact detailing the condition of hull, machinery, construction, safety and radio equipment. The survey must be carried out by an approved surveyor.
	always required
	may be required, contact the Deputy Commissioner for further details
	not required for new buildings
	not permitted.

Form No	Description	Change of Name	Change of Ownership & Re-registration	Check-off space
A-1	Application for Registration of a Vessel
A-3	Preliminary Report of Ship's Officers
A-5	Declaration of Master Re: Markings and License
A-7	Report of Ship's Officers
A-10	Application for Ship's Radio License
A-15	Declaration by a Pleasure Yacht Owner
A-21	Declaration Of Need For Waiver Of The Vanuatu Ownership Requirement
	Power Of Attorney or Corporate Resolution
	Bill Of Sale or Proof Of Ownership
	Certificate Of Good Standing Of Foreign Corporation
	Permission To Transfer Or Cancellation Of Foreign Registry
	Proof Vessel Is Free Of Liens
	Request For Waiver Of Age
	Copy Of Radio Accounting Authority Contract
	Registration Fees
	Certificate Of Confirmation Of Class
	Certificate Of Class For Hull
	Certificate Of Class For Machinery
	International Tonnage Certificate (1969)
	Vanuatu International Load Line Certificate
	Vanuatu Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
	Vanuatu Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
	Vanuatu Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
	Vanuatu Certificate Of Financial Responsibility
	Vanuatu International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
	Vanuatu MODU Safety Certificate
	Vanuatu Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
	Certification of Master and Gear for Tuna Purse Seiners when operating in the Eastern Pacific
	Certified Copy of the Charter Party
	Certified Copy of the Current Registry
	Permission of the Mortgagee