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.