Langkawi International Yacht Registry
When purchasing a yacht it is important to bear in mind the flag state you intend to register the yacht in and the relevant yacht registry you will be registering with. If you wish to register you yacht in the flag state of Malaysia then the Lankawi International Yacht Registry will be the relevant body to apply for yacht registration to.
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Langkawi International Yacht Registry responsibilities
Langkawi International Yacht Registry, also referred to as LIYR, is the applicable yacht registry in Malaysia for all vessels to seek official registration from. The LIYR is administered by the Director General of Marine in Malaysia and focuses on providing yacht registration of all types including full and interim registration.
The main types of yacht registration that can be sought by applying to LIYR include:
- Bareboat chartered yacht
- Yacht under construction
- Full registration
- Interim registration.
One of the main feature of the Langkawi International Yacht Registry is that is provides an ‘open registry’ which means the registry does not stipulate any restrictions of limits with regard to the ownership of a yacht to be registered.
Types of applicable ownership for yacht registration with LIYR include:
- Individual ownership
- Joint ownership
- Corporate ownership
- Yachting entities
The main service areas of the Langkawi International Yacht Registry include registration of mortgages, registration procedures, electronic documents, carving and marking of yachts, training and certification of crew, and yachting conditions for employment.
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