Yacht registration with the LIYR
The LIYR – more formally known as the Lankawi International Yacht Registry, is an exclusive yacht registry in Malaysia offering vessel owners the advantage of registering their yacht with an ‘open registry’. If you wish to register your yacht in the flag state of Malaysia it is beneficial to understand the registration process of the LIYR.
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How to register a yacht with LIYR
It is advantageous to understand the registration process associated with the Lankawi International Yacht Registry where you intend to register you yacht in Malaysia.
All applications for yacht registration with LIYR are made to the Director General of Marine in Malaysia by completing and submitting the prescribed ‘Form A’. It is advised to seek professional guidance when seeking yacht registration as vessel owners will be expected to send a number of additional documents to the applicable registry. In the case of LIYR, Form A plus additional supporting documents are required to be submitted.
The additional documents are needed as evidence of yacht ownership and can be in the form of a contract of sale, declaration of ownership or builders certificate.
Required documentation for yacht registration with LIYR includes but is not limited to the following list:
- Application form A
- Documentation detailing proof of authority of agent executing the registration documents
- Proof of yacht ownership
- Proof of liability and other necessary marine insurance policies
- Where transferring yacht registration to the LIYR, documents confirming the present government registry’s consent to transfer are required
- Fees paid
- ISM Code Declaration Form
- Mortgage Recordation where necessary
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