Saint Kitts & Nevis Registration

Saint Kitts & Nevis is a two-island federation in the Eastern Caribbean and the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere. It has been independent since 1983 and is a member of the Commonwealth.

The St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry reports to the ministry responsible for maritime affairs, while its operational head office is in London. It accepts all types of vessels from yachts to merchant ships and has no restrictions on the owner's nationality.

General Information

• Location: Eastern Caribbean — capital Basseterre
• Status: Independent federation, Commonwealth member
• Official language: English
• Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
• Legal system: based on English common law

Key Features

• Any owner — local or foreign, individual or company — may register; a local company is not required.
• The register accepts private and commercial yachts, and widely used international yacht codes can be applied.
• There are no nationality restrictions on the master, officers and crew.
• Ship mortgages can be recorded on English-law principles.
• The registry's management system is ISO 9001 certified and it works through a worldwide network of representatives.

Who Is It For?

• Owners looking for a flexible register with no nationality restrictions.
• Private and commercial yacht owners seeking the assurance of English law.