NEWS

The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE) in view of the concerns raised due to the entry into force of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, the non- inclusion of the new STCW Regulations into the Minimum Safe Manning Certificate (MSMC), and with the aim to provide a proper clarification on this matter, conducted the detailed review.

In order to comply with Manila Amendments IMMARBE have developed a new design of CRA. In this regard, the requirements regarding the submission of documents have changed.

On January 18th, 2017 new MLC, 2006 Amendments in regards to Regulation 2.5 regarding Repatriation and Regulation 4.2 regarding Shipowner’s Liability came into force.

IMMARBE is an Administration that proved to be stable, reliable and convenient. Administration always meets the needs of their clients and works towards the simplification of procedures of obtaining flag documents. It's fast and easy to register vessel or yacht under Belize flag in Belize Ship Registry:

Maritime Administration of Belize (IMMARBE) has revised the requirements for certification of Certificates of Competency (COC).

From September 01, 2016 Certificate of Proficiency for Ship Security Officer no longer needs to be endorsed by IMMARBE.

The procedure of buying a yacht, affirmation of the bill of sale, re-legalization of the yacht owner, the registration of the yacht, conducting pre-delivery survey and scheduled inspection of technical state of the yacht

Ukrainian Designated Office of Maritime Administration of Belize issues a endorsements to national COC in the shortest time. The company "Maritime Safety Management Ltd" is authorized to issue all necessary documents for the registration of ships and yachts, as well as documents for the crew in compliance with STCW 78/95 and the Manila amendments.

Maritime Administration of Belize (IMMARBE) has revised the requirements for certification of Ship Security Officer Certificates (SSO) (Regulation VI/5, STCW Convention).

The Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (the Nairobi Convention) will enter into force on the 14th of April, 2015. All vessels will need a certificate from a State party attesting that the insurance is in force. It will be required (under the principal of no more favorable treatment) that all ships carry insurance and Wreck Removal Certificates on 14 April 2015.