1. Not be less than 18 years of age(Not applicable for cadets)
2. Should have professional qualifications for Deck/Engine/Catering
3. Having Successfully completed the Mandatory Basic Training Courses
4. Declared Medically fit by an approved Medical practitioner

1. Application
2. Birth Certificate
3. National Identity Card
4. Valid Passport
5. Police Report
6. Valid Medical Certificate issued by a medical practitioner approved by Merchant Shipping Division
7. Valid Mandatory Short Courses Certificates
   • Elementary First Aid
   • Personal Survival Techniques
   • Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
   • Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
   • Maritime English Course
   • Security Awareness
8. Professional Qualification
9. G.C.E. (O/L) / G.C.E. (A/L) – For Cadet Officers
10. Eye sight certificate from National Eye Hospital – For all applicants
11. Colour Visions/Lanten test
12. Receipt of Payment

Initial Issue valid for 5 years

1. Application
2. Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)
3. Valid Medical Certificate issued by a medical practitioner approved by Merchant Shipping Division
4. Valid Mandatory Short Courses Certificates.
   1. Elementary First Aid
   2. Personal Survival Techniques
   3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
   4. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
   5. Maritime English
   6. Security Awareness
5. Receipt of Payment
6. Officers to hold a valid COC

1. Application
2. Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)
3. Valid Mandatory Short Courses Certificates
   1. Elementary First Aid
   2. Personal Survival Techniques
   3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
   4. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
   5. Maritime English Course
   6. Security Awareness
4. Officers to hold a valid CDC
5. Receipt of Payment
6. Sign off letter from the Agent if necessary

1. Bill of Sale
2. Board resolutions of buying and selling companies (if applicable)
3. Confirmation of class
4. Deletion certificate/consent from the current registry.
5. Current Statutory certificates (copies)
6. No vessel shall be registered unless at the time of registration, such vessel is classed by one of the following classification societies.(IACS Member Societies)

or any other classification society acceptable to Sri Lanka Administration.

more details can be obtained from the our website or by contacting Registrar of Sri Lankan Ships by calling +94 112 388376.

1. Notarized proof of ownership (Bill of Sale or Builder’s Certificate)
2. If the applicant owns a vessel under a foreign flag and the vessel is being transferred to Sri Lanka Flag without changing the ownership, proof of ownership duly legalized by competent authority.
3. Cancellation certificate or consent of the current registry.
4. Board resolutions from buying and selling companies.
5. Certificate of class or seaworthiness certificate issued by one of the above mentioned classification societies.

more details can be obtained from the our website or contact Registrar of Sri Lankan Ships Phone No: +94 112 388 376