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Provisional Registration
Yacht Registration Panama
Arrest of Vessels
BVI Yacht Registration

Provisional Ship Registration

Provisional Registration certificates are given for a period of 3 months, and are principally for the following purposes:

	Temporary Navigation (such as trial runs before purchase)
	Delivery of the Vessel
	Last trip for Demolition of the Vessel

Provisional Registration may not be extended, but it may be converted into Definite Registration, as long as the client pays the difference in the registration fees and taxes.

Upon the expiration of the 3-month period, the provisional registration is automatically cancelled.

Documents which should be presented:

	DOC & SMC (if applicable)
	Confirmation to SecNaves of the International Radio Operator
	Copy of the Power of Attorney (to Shirley & Associates) and of the Sale & Purchase Agreement

Applicable Taxes for Provisional Registration:

US$0.40 per net ton or part thereof (a minimum charge of US$300.00)

Prepared by: Beth Anne Gray & Aida Gonzalez