All types of Ships can be registered under the Nicaragua Flag under NIATA Seafarer’s & Ship Act 2025 and following International maritime conventions. The ship can be registered under the Nicaragua Flag if they meet the following standards and requirements.
It must be in a seaworthy condition at the time of registration
The vessel shall not be more than 20 years of age from completion of first construction
In case of vessel is above 20 years of age from completion of first construction, the vessel must comply with the Administration regulation to get it registered
If the vessel is a pleasure yacht it must be over 50 net registered tons and a declaration must be submitted that it will be used solely for pleasure purposes ie. It will not carry paying passengers or cargo
Completed Application form
Ownership details /National ID/Passport
A duly notarized Bill of Sale, or a duly notarized Builder’s Certificate, if vessel is a new building
Certificate of Good Standing of Applicant Corporation
Permission to Transfer or Cancellation of Foreign Registry
Proof Vessel is Free of Liens
Request for waiver of age
An original deletion certificate or a certified copy of the extract of registry from the previous Flag Administration
Copy of the Radio Accounting Authority Contract
Vessel seaworthiness Report
An original or certified copy of a tonnage certificate issued by an authorized survey company
Proof of Liability Insurance, including oil pollution, bunker pollution and Nairobi wreck removal insurance as applicable
Certificate of No Objection from the Primary Flag Administration in Case of Bare Boat Charter-in Type registration
Bareboat Charter Registration (Charter-in, Charter-out)
Special Registrations for vessels destined for scrap, or delivery voyage
Vessels under Construction
Yacht Registration
Fishing Vessels
As a pre-requisite the ownership title in favour of the registered Ship Owner must first be recorded on the NIATA Register.
Note: Application form Related to Mortgage Registration can be downloaded to submit online.
Vessels shall not be more than 20 years of age from completion of first construction.
Vessels above 20 years must comply with Administration regulations and submit a request for waiver of age.
Email: ships@niataregisters.com
For detailed fee structure and additional requirements
