Vessel Fee Schedule Updates
The Commonwealth of Dominica International Ship Registry has reviewed and made amendments to the Fee Schedule (CD-PL 01-10). Increased operational costs incurred by the Administration
September 13, 2023
The Flag of Responsibility
The Commonwealth of Dominica Maritime Administration's international maritime registry provides comprehensive services for vessel owners, operators and seafarers globally. The Dominica International Maritime Registry prides itself on providing sustainable, cost-effective, safe and secure compliance tools to ensure the safety of the global maritime shipping, yachting and seafaring community. Registering your vessel with the Flag of Responsibility today is a choice to put compliance first as we strive to facilitate commerce that delivers maritime excellence.
Ship Registration
Yacht Registration
Seafarer Training and Certification
Current Advisories
ISPS Advisory Levels
Vessels
The International Ship and Yacht Registry is open to owners and operators who are serious about compliance first and foremost, but seek support in managing their bottom line. While our rates are cost-effective and sustainable, ensuring financial viability for owners and companies, we believe that compliance also equals revenue for owners.
Technical
Technical services include Statutory Survey Programs, Flag State Inspection Programs, Anti-Piracy Assistance and Vessel Tracking and Monitoring Programs that are being developed. Our Technical team is also responsible for the review and publication of marine safety circulars, guidance documents and policy letters that will keep you informed on the very latest issues facing the maritime industry.
Seafarers
Our Office of Mariner and Seafarer Personnel is dedicated to the full and complete implementation of STCW training, licensing, and certification needs of international mariners and seafarers needing support wherever they are. Our greatest strength at DMA is our support for the health and welfare of mariners and seafarers and ensuring that they become the best possible assets to the industry at large.
Corporate
The Commonwealth of Dominica allows for the registration of International Business Companies (IBCs) directly through our corporate registration offices in Dominica and also provides Foreign Maritime Entities (FMEs) Waivers through the Flag Registry Corporate services program.
Comprehensive action to address seafarers’ challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic – A pragmatic approach to human rights at sea
CHALLENGES AND RISKS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WITHIN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY The COVID-19 pandemic posed severe challenges for flag states, port authorities, shipping- and
September 20, 2022
DMA condemns Russian sinking of Dominica-flag vessel Azburg
URGENT – URGENT – URGENT – URGENT – URGENT – URGENT – URGENT EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION REPORT The Commonwealth of Dominica Maritime Administration reports that motor
April 5, 2022
Search the Digital Library
Search the Library for Documents & Forms relating to our Corporate, Seafarer, Technical, and Vessel services.
Services for the Seafarer
Mariner Licensing & Certification
The Commonwealth of Dominica International Licensing and Certification program is recognized as “White Listed” under the IMO’s International STCW Convention, 1978, as Amended.
Online DMA Approved Courses
You can purchase Commonwealth of Dominica Online Approved Courses and Examination Preparation Materials on NEMO – Northeast Maritime Online to further your maritime career.
Mariner Certificate Verification
Click the button below to search our mariner database. Enter the seafarer’s document number into the corresponding search box to check for the Certificate Verification.
GLOBAL MARITIME TRAINING, EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER TODAY WITH PROFESSIONAL ONLINE COURSES, AVAILABLE ON NORTHEAST MARITIME ONLINE - NEMO°
- STCW Courses
- Online simulators
- Examination at home or onboard the vessel
- Obtain a Dominica license
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