Vessel Registration

Ship Registration Services

Comprehensive flag state registration under the Republic of Togo, in full compliance with IMO instruments and SOLAS.

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PCR Turnaround

Within 24 hours

Registry Type

Open International Registry

IMO Member

Full IMO Member State

Registration Categories

The Togo Open Registry offers six registration modalities in accordance with international practice. Click each type to view required documentation.

Issued for a period not exceeding 6 months (renewable once), allowing vessels to operate under the Togo flag whilst permanent documentation is being processed. A Provisional Certificate of Registry (PCR) is issued electronically within 24 hours.

KEY FEATURES

Immediate flag entitlement
PCR valid up to 6 months
Eligible for all statutory certificates
Online issuance via ENSIGN Portal

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Application form for ship registration
  • Application form for CSR
  • Application form for ship station license
  • Application form for minimum safe manning
  • Application form for CSO
  • Application for SMA signed by both parties
  • Application for the DMLC p1
  • Copy of applicant's passport
  • Notarized declaration of ownership (in case owners will remain same)
  • Copy of notarized bill of sale (BOS) (in case of new ownership)
  • Copy of the LEGALIZED Power of Attorney for the person in charges to sign the Bill of sale (sellers part)
  • Confirmation by the radio accounting authority (member of ITU)
  • Copy of an updated good standing certificate of the owning company
  • Passport copy or ID copy of the shareholders
  • Readable copy of all previous flag certificates including: registry, radio station license, minimum safe manning, continuous synopsis record, cargo ship safety radio, class, statutory/ism/isps
  • A readable copy of ITC certificate (for the issuance of new certificate under togo flag)
  • Copy of an updated non-encumbrance certificate from the existing registry (not exceeding 7 days)
  • Copy of the Notarized Undertaking letter by Owners (re: trading restrictions UN & EU – DPRK/North Korea; Northern Cyprus; Crimea; Iran; Russia, Ports in the Donbas Region)
  • Copy of the Notarized Undertaking letter by Owners (re: trading restrictions administered by U.S. department of Treasury (OFAC))

Below are all required application forms and supporting documents. Download, complete, and submit via the ENSIGN Portal or to our registration team.

Application form for ship registration

PDF Document

Application form for CSR

PDF Document

Application form for ship station license

PDF Document

Application form for minimum safe manning

PDF Document

Application form for CSO

PDF Document

Application for SMA

PDF Document

Application for the DMLC p1

PDF Document

Notarized Undertaking letter - UN & EU Restrictions

PDF Document

Notarized Undertaking letter - OFAC Restrictions

PDF Document

Notarized ANNEX 1 - Russian Oil Price Cap Scheme

PDF Document

Mortgage Registration Application Form

PDF Document

Ship's Carving and Marking Note

PDF Document

Statement of vessel's condition

PDF Document

Note: All documents must be notarized where required. Original signatures and company seals are mandatory for permanent registration.

Ready to Register Your Vessel?

Submit your application through the ENSIGN Portal or contact our registration team.