Vessels Registration Under The Egyptian Law

Egypt enjoys strategic and distinguished location between the two seas, Mediterranean and the Red Sea, which makes Egypt one of the most important international trading arteries. Egypt, with its important transportation channel-the Suez Canal and large ports of Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta, Safaga, Ain Sokhna etc. is indeed an important hub for shipping.

Shipping companies are one of the most important players in the maritime sector in Egypt, therefore, for the investor to register the vessel, it is important to know and follow the necessary requirements.

Legal Framework

Ship registration in Egypt is governed by Law No. 84 for year 1949.

• Registration is obligatory for all Egyptian vessels or any other vessel pursuing the Egyptian nationality; and, that is according to the first paragraph of Article 1 from the Maritime Law stipulating: 'no vessel shall sail holding the Egyptian flag unless it is registered according to the rules of the Maritime Law'.