Commitment to Quality

  • Dominica is known as the "Nature Island of the Dominica", and its commitment to protect and honor the environment is reflected in its national motto, "After God, the Earth."
  • Shipping is an honorable profession, and a flag state has a vital and pivotal role in the partnership between the key players in the enterprise.
  • Only eight classification societies including: DNV, ABS, LR, NK GL -- will perform statutory inspections, reinforcing the registry's commitment to quality.
  • Quality, safety, and environmental responsibility represent good business for an owner and are the foundation of the registry.
  • The Registry has the most advanced and automated electronic vessel registry system in the world. It is fully auditable.
  • The Registry is backed by a government that is a democracy, is at peace, is environmentally responsible, is directly impacted by maritime trade, and whose legal structure is based on English law.

Laws

  • The Dominica International Maritime Act 2000 is patterned after the most progressive, yet responsible international maritime laws.

STCW'95

  • Dominica's unique maritime personnel assessment and advancement program will enhance employee retention and provide overall training cost savings.
  • Your fellow ship owners are part of an elite group of owners/operators dedicated to quality operation of ships.

ISM

  • The International Ship Management Code is an essential element in assuring the maintenance of quality standards for the Flag.

Representation and Customer Service

  • You will have unparalleled representation at IMO and other international forums.
  • You will receive timely service, responses to your inquiries, and mortgage recordation according to your schedule.
  • Customer service is the byword of the registry.
  • Dominica Maritime Registry, Inc. (DMRI) is the first Registry to become a member of the International Council of Cruise Lines.
  • The Management Team is the First Team.

Partnership

  • Quality is a team effort – we will be on your team.
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Maritime Unit, Ministry of Tourism, 3rd Floor, Government Headquarters, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica
Phone: +1 (767) 266-3071
maritimeunit@dominica.gov.dm
To effectively administer the registration of Dominican flagged vessels and to enhance Dominica’s Performance by adaptation and implementation of international maritime requirements and best practices.