Transfer of ownership of a Small Ship
Notice of Transfer of Ownership of a Small Ship
An application for the registration of a transfer of a small ship or any of its engines by a new owner shall be made to the Authority within seven days of the purchase or transfer thereof.
Documents to be submitted for the transfer of ownership of a small ship:
- Certificate of insurance in the name of purchaser (for small ship with engines of 10 HP or more), valid until the next renewal date of the Certificate of Registry;
- Last Certificate of Registry issued by Transport Malta;
- Copy of ID Card of seller/s, purchaser/s and witness (for verification purposes only);
- In case of transfer of engine/s only, a Certificate of Survey confirming that the vessel can be equipped with such engine or engines and consequently will remain seaworthy and for its purpose; and
- If a small ship is registered on a company/organisation, signed declaration/resolution by its directors and documents attesting the power of such director/s (e.g. Memorandum and Articles of Association, Statute, etc)
Download Application Form
Form SSR 145 – Notice of Transfer of Ownership of a Small Ship
Notice of Transfer by Inheritance of a Small Ship
- Certificate of insurance in the name of applicant/s (for small ship with engines of 10 HP or more), valid until the next renewal date of the Certificate of Registry;
- Last Certificate of Registry issued by Transport Malta;
- Declaration by Lawyer/Notary (Section D);
- Legal hypothec or court decree in the case of one or more of the heirs/legatees being less than eighteen (18) years of age;
- The heirs/legatees are to present their ID card/s or Passport/s when submitting the application (for verification purposes only).
All photocopies are to be witnessed and stamped as true copies of original.
