Belize Seaman Book
A Guide to Belize Ship Registry
Belize ship registry is an Merchant Marine Registry, commonly known by its acronym of IMMARBE, is a department within the Attorney General’s Ministry. The Registration of Merchant Ship Act of 1989 is the main instrument governing the activities relating to the enrollment of ships in the merchant fleet.
Belize Ship Registry that figures amongst the 20 first open registries, recorded a good performance in 2012, increasing total tonnage by 8% to 2.12m tons.
Belize is also known for its high standard of safety and is signatory to numerous maritime safety conventions including: Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), Tonnage Measurement of Ships, International Convention on Load Lines, Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, and International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
The course is an approval and will be displayed on the Belize registry as per the issuance of Provisional Certificate’s for shipping vessels. The Course completion for seafarers namely Includes Certificate of Receipt of Application (CRA) , Endorsement Certificate (COE), Certificate of Receipt of Application for Tankers (CRAT) for certain ships the Endorsement Certificate for Special Training (EST).
Belize location and history
The Belize ship registry is located world wide with IMMARBE for seafarers which includes countires like China, Philippines, Indonesia, the Russian Federation and Ukraine are estimated to be the five largest supply countries for all seafarers . The Philippines is the biggest supplier of ratings, followed by China, Indonesia, the Russian Federation and Ukraine.
The Republic of Belize have regulated a variety of laws is derived from English common law, supplemented by local legislation. The court system is also similar to that in England, and contract and commercial is based on the English law model. No restrictions on the class, type, or size of vessel that can be registered.
Merchant Marine notices” or “notes” are circulars issued by the Registrar or the Senior Deputy Registrar of IMMARBE to implement or give full effect to the provisions of international conventions or instruments acceded to by Belize.
IMMARBE – The “International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize ” and authorized to fly the Belize flag while it completes the full documentation for registration as required under the law and “Recognized Organization” or “R.O.” means any technical organization authorized.
The origin of the name Belize is relatively unclear, but one theory derives from the Spanish pronunciation of the surname of the pirate, who created the first settlement in Belize in the year 1638, by Mr. Peter Wallace.
About Belize International Ship Registry
International ship registry is the growing registries. Choosing among the experienced staff and technology to maintain our reputation and name for further communication’s.
We make sure to work completely on electronic registry to ease the work and the management, We also provide Belize CDC – Continuous Discharge Certificate is an Identification book and a continuous record of a seaman’s service, and registering vessels.
BISR are clear in objectives, and every time it is done by aiming towards the right direction and remembering to value the resourceful resources through our dedicated service and workforce assurance.
If you have a question – why should i registry my sea vessel under the flag of Belize and not any other?
BISR, We provide real business solutions and is entirely operational which fit’s to the budget of our clients. We are also passing towards a digital approach for our clients . Belize Shipping registry is powered by performance and speedy registries and solutions that is completely functional.
We do not have any hidden charges, we offer handsome prices than our competitors , including Belize shipping CDC, our fees are preferable and affordable. Easy online payments.
Why should you trust BISR?
BISR fraction of the details related to the trust must be submitted to the Registry. Specifically, the name of the trust itself is part of the submission. we believe in services that help and benefit our clients even that small amount of data is protected under current laws.
We are thoroughly dependent on the skills and knowledge of our team that make BISR. We provide the best solutions in short length of time towards our goal.
There are exact reasons, why you can trust “International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize “As the Designated Offices are worldwide, for which purpose the following is required:
- Name's availability (name can be reserved in advance).
- faster service for application forms for Provisional License of Navigation, Ship Station License and Minimum Safe Manning.
- Vessel's owner to the person who is entitled to apply for registration and represent the vessel at IMMARBE.
- Deletion Certificate from previous registry or time frame as when this will be issued.
- Confirmation from owning company as to who will issue statutory certificates on behalf of Belize administration.
- Dedicated customer service operations are open for 24 hours on our site with Support features.
- Letter of undertaking from the ship owner confirming that the applications for crew endorsements will be submitted immediately for processing.
- We provide highest quality, standards and ensure protection with our crew at all times.
- We have simple customer registration services, which includes Belize ship registry and on board a Belize flag vessel shall have a valid (STCW Regulation VI/5), issued by or on behalf of a STCW “IMO White List” country required to be endorsed by IMMARBE.
We make sure that the best service is given by us from providing additional and exclusive offers, rewards and credit payment terms.
Documents for Belize CDC
Belize CDC ship registry is invested with performance and speed. A seaman book can be issued in the following categories:
- Officer In charge
- Chief Engineer
- Steward on board
- Waiter on board
- Oilman
- Crane operator on board
- Rigger on board
- Medical Purse
- Maintenance Engineer
- A security guard for vessel
- Fitters and many more.
To assist with the Belize CDC, clients need to provide important documents required for the process this documents include:
- Application Registration form and Applications Registration of Ships
- Confirmation of availability of vessel’s name
- Power of Attorney appointing a shipping agent in Belize
- Valid Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate in compliance with GMDSS Code (where applicable)
- Proof of compliance with ISM Code-Copy of Document of Compliance and Safety Management Certificate (where applicable)
- International Tonnage Certificate (where applicable)
- Application for Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
- Applications for the Endorsements of Licenses for all officers
Qualification for ship registry:
Before you can register your vessel under our Belize flag and there are specific requirements, you need is to ease the work for execution.
Belize shipping registration of merchant ships had formed the Registration and Miscellaneous Provisions and Regulations the variation of fees was changed for , 2010 upon the passing of the vessels registered with IMMARBE under the Belize flag for navigation in international waters.
Amends the Harbors and Merchant Shipping Act, Chapter 234 by extending the categories of vessels which need to be registered and licensed by the Harbor Master, requiring mandatory reporting of all maritime accidents, and improving maritime safety.
Who can be an eligible owner?
For those who register ships in Belize, there is no restriction according to ownership of foreign owned companies. As well as foreign individuals are free to register their vessel under the Belize Flag.
The vessels for registration are accepted only by a qualified person, and the vessel should be at least by length breadth and depth gross tonnage. Number of engines should at least be 3 hoses and 15 meters long, which need to be fitted.
Belizean register having been closed on her detention. 34. and in such case, if the surveyor and that person agree, In such a case, the vessel should meet all other applicable requirements for registration or the Harbor Master examination, and he shall have power to be eligible.
Conclusion
Belize ship registry has a name of its own by passing of the vessels registered with IMMARBE under the Belize flag . It is trusted by many around the world due to its world services and dedicated customer support with honesty. We work with a outstanding team of people who provide the excellence results due to their skills and experiences. At Belize , you can enjoy maritime benefits at the best offers and features.