Ship Registration (Thai Flag / Foreign Flag)
Marine Department + Thai Vessel Act 1938 + IMO Resolution A.1078(28) · best for Cargo ship · Fishing trawler · Yacht/Charter
- 85,000-485,000 บาท
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 21-90 working days
- Turnaround
- Typical delivery
- 168
- Destinations
- Apostille + embassy chain
- 12+
- Years Experience
- Since 2013
- 4.9
- Client Rating
- From verified cases
- 5
- Steps
- Documented workflow
ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.
Ship Registration (Thai Flag / Foreign Flag) is a specialist maritime/aviation deliverable — issued under Marine Department + Thai Vessel Act 1938 + IMO Resolution A.1078(28) by counsel with 400+ IMO/ICAO matters.
Maritime + Aviation Bar — LMAA-listed arbitrator, SIAC panel, P&I correspondent, ICAO RPAS-trained counsel, IATA ground-handling experts.
Ship Registration (Thai Flag / Foreign Flag) takes 21-90 working days at 85,000-485,000 บาท — includes intake, due diligence, drafting, regulatory filing, hearings/arbitration and post-grant compliance.
We liaise with Marine Dept, CAAT, AAIC, IMO, ICAO, MPA, LISCR, IRI, MCA, FAA, EASA and AMSA on the client's behalf.
Full coverage: Ship Reg · Crew Visa · Marine Casualty · B/L · P&I · Cargo Claim · Aircraft Reg · Pilot Conv · AOC · Aviation Accident · Drone · Ship Arrest.
AOC certifications — 8 operators through the 5-phase + 25+ HS-XXX aircraft registered.
Coverage
How it works — Ship Registration (Thai Flag / Foreign Flag)
- Intake + KYC (1-3 days)
Interview + KYC + sanctions screening + flag/registry recommendation.
- Documentation
IMO/ICAO compliant + BIMCO/IATA standard + arbitration clause.
- Filing + survey
Marine Dept/CAAT filing + class survey + tonnage + airworthiness.
- Approval + cert
Permit/cert + IMO/HS-XXX number + insurance binder.
- Ongoing compliance
Annual survey + flag state inspection + Continuing Airworthiness + MLC audit.
Frequently asked questions
Who fits Ship Registration (Thai Flag / Foreign Flag)?
Cargo ship, Fishing trawler, Yacht/Charter, Tug/Barge and operators needing international compliance.
Total cost?
85,000-485,000 บาท — includes regulatory fee, survey, classification, agent + legal fees.
Timeline?
21-90 working days — Ship Reg 3-12 weeks, AOC 6-24 months, Ship Arrest 24-72h.
Which flag state?
Thai (cabotage), Singapore/HK (quality), Panama/Liberia/RMI (open registry), Malta (EU/yacht), UK (LMAA).
Arbitration clause?
LMAA London (industry standard), SIAC, HKIAC, TOMAC Tokyo, DIFC Dubai.
Recommended P&I cover?
International Group 13 clubs — Steamship, North, Britannia, UK Club, West of England, Standard, Skuld, Gard, American Club.
AOC duration?
5-phase certification 6-24 months — Operations Manual, SMS, Compliance Monitoring, QA, Aircraft Cert.
Cape Town Convention?
Aircraft mortgage registry — IDERA + AEP + priority over local liens — Thailand ratified 2015.