Eligibility for Registration
A ship may be registered if it is owned by
- Any individual who is a citizen of St. Vincent domiciled in St. Vincent or,
- Any body corporate, partnership or other association of individuals registered in accordance
with the laws of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and having their main office in St. Vincent
or,
- Any body corporate, partnership or other association of individuals registered according to
law in any foreign country, provided that, when the main office is situated outside St.
Vincent, a Registered Agent in St. Vincent is appointed.
Age Limits
- Vessels under construction may be registered;
- Vessels must not be older than 18 years (15 years for tankers) unless special permission is
granted. This condition does not apply to vessels registered for scrap purposes.