ZAMBIA MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

With years of experience, we deliver high-quality services to ship owners and ship operators across the world.

About

ZAMBIA MARITIME ADMINISTRATION has been delegated to exclusively operate and govern an open international ship and yacht registry in accordance with the Maritime Legislation.

Country profile

Zambia is a land-linked country in Southern Africa, bordered by Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Its central location connects major regional trade corridors with access to seaports on both the Indian and Atlantic Oceans via Dar es Salaam, Beira, Nacala, Durban and Walvis Bay. The country also benefits from significant inland waterways, including Lake Tanganyika and Lake Kariba, and the Zambezi, Kafue and Luangwa river systems.

Services

We offer a an extensive range of high-quality services and by employing innovative and technologically advanced tools we ensure safety of life at sea and property as well as the protection of maritime environment.

Ship Registration

Being an open registry, any local, foreign, natural or legal person is entitled to apply to register any type of vessel as long as it meets the standards imposed by the Registry. The Registry permits the registration of new building vessels as well as vessels already in operation wishing to apply for a transfer under the ZAMBIA MARITIME ADMINISTRATION flag.

Yacht Registration

Yachts for private or commercial use may be registered under the São Tomé and Príncipe flag in accordance with the ZAMBIA MARITIME ADMINISTRATION Yacht Code.

Flag State Inspections

ZAMBIA MARITIME ADMINISTRATION has developed a wide network of flag inspectors to carry out flag state inspections and to assist owners/ managers in the unforeseen event of a Port State Control detention.

Crew Certification Services

ZAMBIA MARITIME ADMINISTRATION does not impose any restriction on the nationality of officers and crew serving on board São Tomé and Príncipe registered vessels. All crew on board a São Tomé and Príncipe vessel shall hold an appropriate Certificate of Competency issued under the STCW Convention.