Change of Flag

At Gk Marine Engineering's and Educations Pvt Ltd, we offer specialized Change of Flag Services to ensure a smooth, compliant, and cost-effective transition when transferring your vessel from one flag state to another. Whether for operational, commercial, or regulatory reasons, our team of maritime experts manages the complete reflagging process with precision and efficiency.

What is a Change of Flag?

Every seagoing vessel must be registered under a flag state—the country under whose laws the vessel operates. A Change of Flag (also known as reflagging) is the process of transferring the ship’s registration from one country to another, thereby changing the applicable maritime laws, taxes, and operational guidelines.

Our Change of Flag Services Include:

• Deregistration from the Current Flag State
  We handle all documentation and official processes required to release the vessel from its existing flag.
• Registration with New Flag State
  Full support in registering your vessel under your chosen flag such as Panama, Liberia, Honduras, Cook Islands, Palau, and others.
• Issuance of Flag-State Certificates
  Assistance in obtaining: Certificate of Registry (COR)
  Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
  Safe Manning Document (SMD)
  Tonnage Certificates
  Radio License and more
• Survey & Inspection Coordination
  Arrangements with classification societies and surveyors to ensure compliance with the safety and technical standards of the new flag.
• Crew Documentation Support
  Ensuring that your crew’s certifications and endorsements are aligned with the requirements of the new flag state.
• Legal & Technical Liaison
  Direct coordination with flag administrations and relevant authorities to streamline the changeover process.