Registration Criteria

Every vessel registration is subject to approval by MAR's Technical Commission. MAR considers the vessel’s age and performance as well as the performance of the ISM manager.


Age Limits


MAR has the following age limitations in place:


Passenger ships and commercial yachts: max. 30 years (incl.)

Oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers: max. 20 years (incl.)

Other types of ships: max. 15 years (incl)

The age limits may be extended on a case-by-case evaluation by MAR


To propose a vessel to MAR for registration, please provide our team with the following information and documents:


Vessel name (current name and future name if name changes)

IMO number

Classification society

Name of ISM manager

ISM manager IMO ID

Fresh class status report

Information on waivers, exemptions, equivalents by current flag