What is a Yacht registration certificate (YRC)?

The yacht registration certificate (YRC) is a legal document issued by vessels state of Registry (flag state) once a yacht has been built.

The Yacht registration certificate (YRC) should provide you with this information : 

- The Yacht Name

- The Name and address of the build

- The IMO ( International Maritime Organisation  - The ship's identity) :

  • The IMO number assigned to a ship is unique and will stay the same throughout the vessel's lifetime, regardless of any changes to its flag, name, type, or ownership.
  • The IMO number is documented within the ship's official certificates.
  • It is permanently inscribed on the ship's hull in designated locations as required.

- The MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity is a unique 9 digit number assigned to an individual vessel)

-The Yacht length 

- The Gross tonnage 

- Any other significant data points that might be required 

 

The YRC will look like the below: