Cyprus Ship Registry

The Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Shipping has issued on 27 August 2025 new Circular 22/2025 in relation to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, ...

On 1 January 2026, a new package of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) will enter into force, introducing material changes..

Cyprus yacht registration involves more than simple filing procedures, requiring careful attention to ownership eligibility, registration types, prior registry status, and supporting documentation.

The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Amendment Law of 2009 (Law 60(I) of 2009), which came into effect at the end of June 2009, implements the provisions of Articles 7(3) (a) and 19 (a) of EU Directive 95/21/EC concerning “enforcement in respect of shipping using Community ports and sailing in the waters under the jurisdiction of the Member States of international standards for ship safety, pollution prevention and shipboard living and working conditions (Port State Control)” as amended by

Cyprus has been a recognised shipping jurisdiction for many years, and its registry is well known in international practice.

In today's global maritime world, choosing the right flag for your vessel isn't just about compliance, it is also about flexibility, freedom, and cost-efficiency.

On May 2 2018 the Supreme Court of Cyprus found that the Cyprus courts have jurisdiction to adjudicate cases relating to claims arising in the Cyprus exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

On 23rd June 2026, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping (SDM) issued Circular No. 17/2026, introducing a revised regulatory framework governing the use of Electronic Log Books (e-Log Books) on board Cyprus-flagged vessels...

Cyprus’ maritime sector is entering a new digital era. At the centre of this transformation is the Cyprus Shipping 1-Stop-Shop Portal (“CYSh1P”), the centralised platform of the Shipping Deputy Ministry (“SDM”) designed to modernise access to maritime services and redefine the manner in which stakeholders engage with the SDM and the Cyprus Ship Registry.

By an overwhelming majority, the House of Representatives passed recently a new set of rules on out-of-court fines to pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicle drivers.