Montenegro is a small Balkan state on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. The population is about 600 thousand people, the language is Serbian. Montenegro uses the Euro, without entering the Eurozone or being a member of the EU. In 2008, the “Law on Yachts" was adopted, which made the flag of Montenegro good for registration. Any foreign person – an individual or corporate – can register the flag of Montenegro. Private yachts from 7 to 24 meters are registered for a period of 3 years, then have to be renewed. During registration, the yacht has to be inspected in Montenegro.
There is no fixed price for yacht registration in Montenegro, it is always calculated individually and depends on the length of the yacht, its age, engine power, whether the boat is sailing or motor.
IN MONTENEGRO BE REQUIRED
Registration of Pleasure Yachts
From 7 to 24 Meters, Up to 50 Gross Tonnage
The boat registration in Montenegro is divided into two steps. The first step is obtaining a provisional registration of the yacht and a radio license for a period of 3 months. The second step is to obtain permanent registration and a radio license for a period of 3 years, with the possibility of further renewal every 3 years. First of all, you have to deal with technical inspection of a yacht.
Technical inspection of a boat in Montenegro
is compulsory for yacht registration
The first step: obtaining a provisional registration +
a temporary radio license for a period of 3 months
Documents Required for Yacht Registration
1. An application for yacht registration (Prijava za upis u Registar), where it is necessary to provide proposed name of the vessel, its technical characteristics, information about the owner, contact details, etc. We will help you to complete this form.
2. A notarized and apostilled copy of the boat owner's passport (page with photo) or ID card, or a certificate of registration of the legal entity that owns the yacht.
3. A power of attorney, if the application is submitted not by the owner of the yacht. We will assist you to prepare one.
4. Documents confirming the ownership of the yacht, such as:
- for new boats Builder Certificate, Customs Declaration if any;
- if the vessel was purchased, then the Bill of Sale, Sales Agreement, Invoice, etc.
Copies of these documents should be notarized.
5. Documents relating to the yacht, such as CE Certificate, Certificate of Construction, Tonnage Certificate – as available
6. Deletion Certificate issued by previous yacht register, if the boat was registered earlier.
7. Application for a radio license (Zahtjev za izdavanje radio dozvole), where it is necessary to provide a list of all radio devices on your yacht and information about your radio operator's license or certificate. Also, specification’s copies of for all radio devices are required.
8. Certificate of mandatory insurance in the amount of 800,000 Euro minimum.
9. Confirmation of payment of registration fees.
During the registration process, the Register of Yachts of Montenegro can request more documents about your yacht. All requested technical details should be provided. After that, you will receive provisional registration and a temporary radio license for a period of 3 months. Provisional registration is issued within 5-7 business days.
The second step: obtaining a permanent registration +
a permanent radio license for a period of 3 years
To obtain permanent registration, it is necessary to provide the originals or notarized copies of the following documents to the boat registry within 3 months:
1. The original of signed application for yacht registration (Prijava za upis u Registar).
2. The original or notary certified copy of the boat owner's passport (page with photo) or ID card, or the original of a certificate of registration of the legal entity that owns the yacht.
3. The original documents confirming the ownership of the yacht, such as:
- for new boats Builder Certificate, Customs Declaration if any;
- if the vessel was purchased, then the Bill of Sale, Sales Agreement, Invoice, etc.
4. The original of the certificate of mandatory insurance in the amount of 800,000 Euro minimum.
5. The original of the signed application for a radio license (Zahtjev za izdavanje radio dozvole).
At the end of registration formalities, you’ll get a Certificate from Montenegro Ship Registry, valid for three years from the date of issue.
More Information
Registration of Montenegro flags is made by the Maritime Safety Department (Uprava Pomorske Sigurnosti), that is the division of the Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs in Montenegro (Ministarstvo saobraćaja i pomorstva).
A radio license (MMSI, call sign) is issued by The Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (Agencija za elektronske komunikacije i poštansku djelatnos).
To register a yacht in Montenegro, it is necessary to pass a mandatory technical inspection of the vessel in the city of Tivat – a compulsory survey of the abovewater and underwater parts of your boat. In some cases, remote visual inspection by ship surveyor is possible, for instance, when the boat is new. Besides, the inspector can personally visit your yacht and beyond Montenegro, or to appoint a well-known surveyor for this purpose. However, the best choice is to pass technical inspection in Montenegro.
The length of a private yacht should be 7 meters minimum. Private yachts from 7 to 24 meters, up to 50 gross tons and up to 12 passengers on board are registered for 3 years. For all other boats, registration is made for 1 year.
All types of yachts can be registered in Montenegro: private, commercial, motor and sailing. Any registration demands an individual attention. Contact us, we will start working with you at once.
The flag of Montenegro is recognized by the European Union. Yachts flying the flag of Montenegro can sail in EU waters without any additional procedures.
Due to advantageous geographical location, Montenegro has become a favorable course in the Adriatic for yachtsmen from all over the world.
Interesting Facts
Montenegro has not always had access to the sea, sea-coast joined the country after the Second World War.
Bay of Kotor is called the southernmost fjord in Europe.
In the country of the Black Mountains the sun shines 250 days a year – on average, every two days out of three.
Montenegrins speak a dialect of Serbian and hold their language a self-standing one.
Montenegro is one of the world's best places for yachting. The most famous and luxurious marina in the Adriatic coast located here. Porto Montenegro is a small town in the center of Tivat, specifically built for ultra modern yachts. This is the place with the highest-priced real estate, upmarket boutiques, top cafes and restaurants.
Summary of Montenegro Flag
All Nationalities
Valid for 3 Years
Individual or a Company
and Equipment
5-7 Business Days
Location
all Types of Yachts
from 7 to 24 Meters
Call Sign & MMSI