Vessel Registration
/ˈvɛsl rɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The official process by which a vessel is documented with a governmental authority to establish its nationality, ownership, and eligibility for navigation.
The shipowner completed vessel registration to comply with maritime regulations.
Forms
- vessel registration
- vessel registrations
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Commentary
Vessel registration is a crucial legal step that determines the vessel's nationality and subjects it to a specific jurisdiction's laws and protections.
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