Dominica Yacht Registration Summary
Dominica yacht registration summary is a free information resource designed to
inform the boating public about vessel registry requirements, recording methods, and title
search guidelines for the Commonwealth of Dominica. The data is maintained as an
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Dominica
Maritime Administration
Website
Registry Overview
Dominica, officially known the Commonwealth of Dominica, is situated as part of the Windward
Islands chain in
the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean. English is the official language of Dominica.
Dominica has a flag registry system for yachts which is administered by Dominica Maritime Administration.
Registration Office
The Registry is operated by the Commonwealth of Dominica and the Commonwealth of Dominica Maritime Registry, Inc. (DMRI), located in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The Home port for private yachts is Portsmouth,
Dominica.
Registration Requirements
The registration of private yachts in Dominica is limited to those of 12 meters or more in length.
A Dominica vessel may be owned by either a foreign company registered as a Foreign Maritime Entity (FME) or a
Dominica International Business Company (IBC).
Recording Methods
Dominica has provisions for recording preferred mortgages against federally registered vessels. These offer priority over
certain other claimants.
Registration Search
Dominica yacht registry ownership, lien, mortgage and
vessel particulars may be obtained by contacting the registration office in Fairhaven,
Massachusetts.
