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Palau Maritime Services

Palau registration support, authorized RO/statutory coordination, and flag-issued CoC, CoE, CoP and SIRB routes, with route-specific official review.

Operational information reviewed: 2026-09-13

One country, one working guide

Routes, requirements, timing and expected documents.

How to use this page

Palau’s Bureau of Marine Transportation and Office of Ship Registrar are the competent government functions identified in official material, while IMO lists Palau Ship Registry as the registry administrator. Pharaohs Marine reviews the route, prepares the file, coordinates submission and tracks delivery. For class and statutory work, when our surveyor appointment and the appointing organization’s current Palau authority are confirmed, our appointed surveyor can conduct the applicable survey or audit and manage certification directly from our office through that organization; otherwise we coordinate with an owner-selected authorized society. Seafarer files are submitted to the applicable training or flag route. The named authority remains the issuer.

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Ship Registration

Palau publishes vessel-acceptance, provisional, permanent, bareboat, single-voyage and yacht registration routes. Published requirements are route-specific and incomplete; final acceptance and documents remain with the Palau registry route.

Service routes

Registration types

Vessel acceptance

Use this route for: Obtain Palau registry route review before provisional or permanent registration.

Requirements for Vessel acceptance
  • A.044 Application for Vessel Acceptance or A.001 Application for Registration.
  • F.068 Sanctions Declaration of Representative Company.
  • Current and updated vessel survey status from the current RO under the current flag.
  • Current ISM Document of Compliance held by the intended managers and issued by a flag administration.
Validity
  • Not published in the reviewed official route.
Processing: Not published by the flag administration for this route.
Issued documents
  • L.045 Letter of Acceptance or L.046 Letter of Rejection, as listed by PSR.
Important conditions
  • Acceptance is not final registration; PSR may request additional documents and may change requirements.
  • Vessel qualification, vetting, age, length and waiver decisions remain case-specific.
How Pharaohs Marine helps

We review the vessel file, prepare the route checklist, coordinate submission through the Palau registry route, track requests and deliver the registry response.

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Provisional registration

Use this route for: Apply for the Palau provisional-registration route after the vessel file is accepted.

Requirements for Provisional registration
  • A.001 Application for Registration or the current route application supplied by PSR.
  • F.068 Sanctions Declaration of Representative Company.
  • Current and updated vessel survey status from the current RO under the current flag.
  • Current ISM Document of Compliance held by the intended managers and issued by a flag administration.
  • Vessel, ownership and transaction evidence requested for the selected provisional route.
Validity
  • Not published in the reviewed official route.
Processing: Not published by the flag administration for this route.
Issued documents
  • Route-specific provisional registration document issued through the Palau registry route.
Important conditions
  • The current checklist lists Provisional Registration and Extension of Provisional Registration; exact conditions are vessel- and transaction-specific.
  • The Palau registry route remains the decision-maker and issuer.
How Pharaohs Marine helps

We review the provisional file, prepare the checklist, coordinate submission with the Palau registry route, track outstanding items and deliver the issued registration document.

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Permanent registration

Use this route for: Apply for permanent Palau registration after the applicable acceptance and vessel review.

Requirements for Permanent registration
  • A.001 Application for Registration or the current route application supplied by PSR.
  • F.068 Sanctions Declaration of Representative Company.
  • Current and updated vessel survey status from the current RO under the current flag.
  • Current ISM Document of Compliance held by the intended managers and issued by a flag administration.
  • Title, ownership, prior-flag and vessel evidence requested for the permanent route.
Validity
  • Not published in the reviewed official route.
Processing: Not published by the flag administration for this route.
Issued documents
  • Route-specific permanent registration document issued through the Palau registry route.
Important conditions
  • Permanent Registration is listed in the current checklist; the reviewed public material does not publish one universal merchant-vessel checklist.
  • Final acceptance, registration entry and document form remain with the Palau authority or designated registry route.
How Pharaohs Marine helps

We review the permanent-registration file, prepare the checklist, coordinate the proper Palau registry submission, track registry queries and deliver the issued document.

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Bareboat-in and bareboat-out registration

Use this route for: Use Palau bareboat-in, bareboat-out or related sub-charter registration routes where accepted.

Requirements for Bareboat-in and bareboat-out registration
  • A.001 Application for Registration or the current bareboat route application supplied by PSR.
  • F.068 Sanctions Declaration of Representative Company.
  • Current and updated vessel survey status from the current RO under the current flag.
  • Current ISM Document of Compliance held by the intended managers and issued by a flag administration.
  • Bareboat charter, prior-flag consent and registry evidence requested for the selected route.
Validity
  • Not published in the reviewed official route.
Processing: Not published by the flag administration for this route.
Issued documents
  • Bareboat-in, bareboat-out or related sub-charter registration document issued through the Palau registry route.
Important conditions
  • The checklist lists Bareboat IN, Bareboat OUT, sub-charter and termination routes; the exact charter and flag conditions require confirmation.
  • The Palau authority or designated registry route decides acceptance and issues the registration document.
How Pharaohs Marine helps

We review the charter and registry file, prepare the applicable bareboat checklist, coordinate submission with the Palau registry route, track conditions and deliver the issued document.

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Single-voyage registration

Use this route for: Apply for Palau single-voyage registration for an accepted delivery or demolition voyage.

Requirements for Single-voyage registration
  • A.001 Application for Registration or the current single-voyage route application supplied by PSR.
  • F.068 Sanctions Declaration of Representative Company.
  • Current and updated vessel survey status from the current RO under the current flag.
  • Current ISM Document of Compliance held by the intended managers and issued by a flag administration.
  • Voyage-specific delivery or demolition evidence requested by PSR.
Validity
  • Not published in the reviewed official route.
Processing: Not published by the flag administration for this route.
Issued documents
  • Single-voyage registration document for the accepted delivery or demolition voyage.
Important conditions
  • The current checklist distinguishes Single Voyage Registration (Delivery) and (Demolition); it is not ordinary permanent registration.
  • Voyage acceptance and any additional evidence remain case-specific.
How Pharaohs Marine helps

We review the voyage file, prepare the delivery or demolition checklist, coordinate submission with the Palau registry route, track clarifications and deliver the issued document.

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Pleasure-yacht and commercial-yacht registration

Use this route for: Apply for a Palau pleasure-yacht or commercial-yacht registration route.

Requirements for Pleasure-yacht and commercial-yacht registration
  • A.001 Application for Registration or the current yacht application supplied by PSR.
  • Owner, yacht, use and transaction particulars for the selected yacht category.
  • F.068 Sanctions Declaration of Representative Company where required by the route.
  • Current survey, safety-management and other yacht evidence requested by PSR.
Validity
  • The yacht FAQ advertises 1-, 3- or 5-year registration periods; confirm the selected period and issued document with PSR.
Processing: Not published by the flag administration for this route.
Issued documents
  • Provisional or permanent pleasure-yacht registration document, or commercial-yacht registration document, issued through the Palau registry route.
Important conditions
  • PSR presents both yacht categories, but the reviewed yacht information does not provide a complete vessel-specific checklist.
  • Category, use, safety-code, manning, charter and acceptance conditions require route confirmation.
How Pharaohs Marine helps

We review the yacht file, prepare the category-specific checklist, coordinate submission with the Palau registry route, track follow-up and deliver the issued registration document.

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Class & Statutory

Palau delegates statutory surveys, audits and certification to authorized ROs/RSOs and retains flag-state functions. Separate Palau-issued class procedure details are not published; class work is coordinated with the selected society and authorization must be verified.

Service routes

Class, statutory and inspection routes

RO/RSO delegated statutory survey, audit and certification

Use this route for: Coordinate Palau statutory surveys, inspections, audits or assessments through an authorized RO/RSO.

Requirements for RO/RSO delegated statutory survey, audit and certification
  • Vessel particulars and applicable vessel/company scope.
  • Current class/RO status and survey history.
  • ISM Document of Compliance where applicable.
  • Plans, manuals, equipment records, previous certificates, deficiencies and corrective-action evidence requested by the RO/RSO.
  • A.003 Application for Issuance of Convention Certificates where applicable.
Validity
  • Certificate-specific and survey-dependent; no universal period is published in the reviewed Palau notices.
Processing: Not published by the flag administration for this route.
Issued documents
  • Applicable statutory certificate(s) issued by the authorized RO/RSO on behalf of Palau, where within current authority.
Important conditions
  • Engagement is conditional on confirming that Pharaohs Marine has a current surveyor appointment and that the appointing society/RO/RSO has current Palau authority for the requested certificate; verify before engagement.
  • The named RO/RSO remains the surveyor and issuer; Palau retains administration responsibility and certificates may be withdrawn, cancelled or invalidated under the notice framework.
How Pharaohs Marine helps

Where the appointment and current Palau authority are confirmed, our appointed surveyor can conduct the applicable survey or audit and manage certification directly from our office through the appointing organization. If the owner selects another authorized society, we coordinate with it. The named RO/RSO or Palau authority remains issuer.

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Palau flag-state inspection, survey and administration certification

Use this route for: Coordinate a Palau flag-state inspection, survey, exemption, dispensation or administration certificate route.

Requirements for Palau flag-state inspection, survey and administration certification
  • Vessel particulars, trade and applicable convention or national requirement.
  • Current certificates, survey status and previous inspection records.
  • Applicable plans, manuals, equipment and management-system evidence.
  • A.003 Application for Issuance of Convention Certificates where applicable.
  • Exemption, equivalence or dispensation evidence where requested by the Palau administration.
Validity
  • Route- and certificate-specific; no universal period is published in the reviewed Palau sources.
Processing: Not published by the flag administration for this route.
Issued documents
  • Palau flag-state certificate, exemption, dispensation or inspection document applicable to the accepted route.
Important conditions
  • The Palau authority is the issuer for administration-side documents; an RO survey is not automatic flag approval.
  • Engagement is conditional on confirming that Pharaohs Marine has a current surveyor appointment and that the appointing society/RO/RSO has current Palau authority for the requested certificate; verify before engagement.
How Pharaohs Marine helps

Where the appointment and current authority are confirmed, our appointed surveyor can conduct applicable work and manage certification through the appointing organization. If the owner selects another authorized society, we coordinate with it; Palau remains issuer of flag documents.

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Class coordination with an authorized classification society

Use this route for: Coordinate class surveys or class-related technical work with the owner-selected authorized society.

Requirements for Class coordination with an authorized classification society
  • Vessel particulars, current class certificate or class status and survey history.
  • Plans, manuals, equipment records and technical evidence requested by the selected society.
  • Previous certificates, conditions of class, deficiencies and corrective-action evidence where applicable.
  • Owner, lender, charterer or insurer class requirements where applicable.
Validity
  • Controlled by the selected society's class rules and vessel class status; no universal period is published by Palau.
Processing: Not published by the flag administration for this route.
Issued documents
  • Class certificate, class status or survey report issued by the selected classification society under its rules.
Important conditions
  • Palau material verifies statutory RO/RSO authorization but does not establish a universal Palau-issued class certificate or identical class scope for every society.
  • Engagement is conditional on confirming that Pharaohs Marine has a current surveyor appointment and that the appointing society/RO/RSO has current Palau authority for the requested certificate; verify before engagement.
  • The named classification society remains issuer; Palau remains issuer of any separate flag document.
How Pharaohs Marine helps

Where current appointment and authorization are confirmed, our appointed surveyor can conduct applicable class work through the appointing organization. If the owner selects another authorized society, we coordinate with it. The selected society remains issuer of class documents.

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Classification / RO list status 21 named organizations
Source date, scope and limitations

A current named combined RO/RSO list was verified: Marine Notice 133.7, Rev. 01/2026, names 21 organizations. The notice establishes delegated statutory RO/RSO functions, not Palau authorization to issue class certificates; no class-certificate scope or per-organization matrix is published in the reviewed Palau sources. The classification_certificate_authorized field is therefore false for these rows as a source-evidence indicator, not a finding that a society lacks class capability. Confirm current instrument and vessel/company scope directly before reliance.

Current delegation

Authorized classification societies & recognized organizations

OrganizationTypeClass certificateFull scopePartial scopeISSC scopeOfficial scope matrixOfficial list
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Bureau Veritas (BV) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
China Classification Society (CCS) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Cho Class (Chief Ocean Shipping Co Ltd) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
DNV GL Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Dromon Bureau of Shipping (DRS) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
International Naval Surveys Bureau (INSB) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
International Register of Shipping (IRS CLASS) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Isthmus Bureau of Shipping (Class IBS) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Lloyds Register (LR) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Overseas Maritime Certification Services (OMCS) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Phoenix Register of Shipping (PHRS) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Polski Rejestr Statkow (Polish Register of Shipping) (PRS) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Tasneef (Emirates Classification Society) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Türk Loydu (TL) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
Universal Maritime Bureau (UMB) Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO) — combined Palau authorization notice; classification authority not established by this source No
4 published items
  • Statutory surveys, inspections, audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Statutory survey, audit and certification for Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Audit and certification of companies operating Palau-registered vessels, within the authorization applicable to the organization.
  • Cooperation with Port State Control officers on behalf of the Palau Ship Registry Administrator to facilitate rectification of deficiencies for vessels for which the organization issued statutory certification.
 — Combined RO/RSO list inclusion is published; no individual ISPS/ISSC authorization level or certificate matrix is published. — Open official source ↗
RSO list status 21 named organizations
Source date, scope and limitations

A current named combined RO/RSO list was verified: Marine Notice 133.7, Rev. 01/2026, names 21 organizations under “Recognized Organizations and Recognized Security Organizations.” The notice establishes inclusion in the combined RSO list, but does not publish a per-organization ISPS/ISSC authorization level or scope matrix; the rows record combined-list inclusion only and do not imply full or partial ISPS/ISSC authority.

Security delegation

Recognized Security Organizations

OrganizationISSC authorizationPublished scopeOfficial scope matrixOfficial list
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Bureau Veritas (BV) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
China Classification Society (CCS) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Cho Class (Chief Ocean Shipping Co Ltd) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
DNV GL RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Dromon Bureau of Shipping (DRS) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
International Naval Surveys Bureau (INSB) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
International Register of Shipping (IRS CLASS) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Isthmus Bureau of Shipping (Class IBS) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Lloyds Register (LR) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Overseas Maritime Certification Services (OMCS) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Phoenix Register of Shipping (PHRS) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Polski Rejestr Statkow (Polish Register of Shipping) (PRS) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Tasneef (Emirates Classification Society) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Türk Loydu (TL) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
Universal Maritime Bureau (UMB) RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. RSO inclusion is established by the current combined Marine Notice 133.7 list; the notice does not separately itemize this organization's ISPS/ISSC instruments, certificate level, or full/partial security authorization. — Open official source ↗
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Seafarer Certification

Palau publishes national officer CoC, foreign-CoC recognition CoE, CoP/STCW and SIRB routes. A rating CoE route is not identified in the reviewed official pages, and course-by-course training-centre scope remains limited publicly.

Service routes

Credential and document routes

National officer Certificate of Competency (CoC)

Use this route for: Apply for a Palau national officer CoC through the applicable STCW training, sea-service and examination route.

Requirements for National officer Certificate of Competency (CoC)
  • A.035 officer CoC application listed in the Palau Marine Documents library.
  • Passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate or other accepted proof of age and identity.
  • Medical examination evidence completed within the preceding 12 months under STCW I/9 and Section A-I/9 paragraph 7.
  • Passport-size photograph taken within the preceding 12 months, 45 mm x 45 mm.
  • Sea-service and experience evidence, such as a seafarer's book, certificates of service, discharge forms or recognized graduation evidence where applicable.
  • Required STCW training evidence and prescribed examination result.
Validity
  • Not published in the reviewed official route.
Processing: Not published by the flag administration for this route.
Issued documents
  • Palau national Certificate of Competency (CoC) for the applicable officer grade after qualification and examination.
Important conditions
  • Published grades include Master 3,000 GT or more, Chief Mate, OICNW, OICNW under 500 GRT, Chief Engineer, Second Engineer and Third Engineer; rank-specific rules apply.
  • The approved training centre issues course evidence; the Palau administration issues the national CoC.
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We review the file, submit it to an approved training centre we work with, follow the course-certificate process, submit the complete CoC file to Palau where required, and track and deliver the issued electronic certificate when available. The training centre and Palau administration remain issuers.

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Certificate of Endorsement (CoE) for recognition of a foreign CoC

Use this route for: Recognize an eligible foreign national CoC for service on a Palau-flagged vessel.

Requirements for Certificate of Endorsement (CoE) for recognition of a foreign CoC
  • Current application for Palau CoE; A.009 is listed for endorsement of seafarer CoC/CoP.
  • One passport-size photograph.
  • Medical examination report within the preceding 24 months under the CoE page, subject to confirmation of the applicable current rule.
  • Valid CoC issued by a duly recognized maritime administration.
  • Tanker CoP evidence where the officer serves on an oil, chemical or liquefied-gas tanker.
Validity
  • CoE valid for up to five years and no longer than the unexpired term of the recognized national CoC; renewal may be made within 12 months before expiry.
Processing: Not published by the flag administration for this route.
Issued documents
  • Palau Certificate of Endorsement (CoE) recognizing the foreign CoC; Certificate of Receipt of Application (CRA) may be issued on request.
Important conditions
  • A CRA with a valid national CoC permits service for up to three months while the CoE application is handled.
  • Published categories include deck, engineering and ETO officers; no separate rating CoE route was identified. The underlying national CoC remains required.
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We review the recognition file, submit the complete application directly to the Palau administration, track verification and issuance, and deliver the issued document. Palau remains the issuer and decides recognition.

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Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) and STCW specialist routes

Use this route for: Obtain a Palau-supported CoP/STCW credential for tanker, passenger-ship, deck, engine, electro-technical, safety, security or medical functions.

Requirements for Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) and STCW specialist routes
  • A.036 original CoP application listed in the Palau Marine Documents library.
  • Applicable STCW course or proficiency certificate from an accepted route or approved training centre.
  • Sea-service evidence where the selected CoP route requires it.
  • Tanker basic or advanced training and prescribed recent tanker service evidence where applicable.
  • Function-specific passenger-ship, deck, engine, electro-technical, emergency, safety, security or medical evidence where applicable.
Validity
  • Tanker officer management/operational CoPs are revalidated at five-year intervals; tanker AB CoPs have no expiration date; other CoP validity is not published in the reviewed official route.
Processing: Not published by the flag administration for this route.
Issued documents
  • Palau Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) for the applicable tanker, passenger-ship, rating, electro-technical, safety, security or medical function.
Important conditions
  • Route-specific course, sea-service and vessel-function rules apply; a CoP is not a substitute for a CoC or CoE.
  • The approved training centre issues course evidence; Palau or the recognized issuing route issues the applicable CoP where required.
How Pharaohs Marine helps

We review the file, submit it to an approved training centre we work with, follow the course-certificate process, submit to Palau where the route requires it, and track and deliver the issued electronic certificate when available. The training centre or flag administration remains issuer.

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Seafarer Identification and Record Book (SIRB)

Use this route for: Apply for the Palau seafarer identity and record-book document separately from CoC, CoE and CoP routes.

Requirements for Seafarer Identification and Record Book (SIRB)
  • A.011 Application for Seafarer's Identification Record Book.
  • Valid passport.
  • Valid medical certificate of fitness issued under the applicable Palau medical rule.
  • Two identical colour passport-size photographs; electronic copy accepted in the listed formats.
  • Security-related training certificate under STCW VI/5 or VI/6.
  • Safety-training certificates including Basic Training, survival craft/rescue boats, fire protection/firefighting, personal survival techniques, advanced firefighting, radar/ARPA and medical care.
  • Copy of seaman-book page(s) showing the seafarer's personal details and confirmation of payment.
Validity
  • Not published in the reviewed official route.
Processing: Not published by the flag administration for this route.
Issued documents
  • Palau Seafarer Identification and Record Book (SIRB).
Important conditions
  • The SIRB is an identity and record document, not a CoC, CoE, CoP or medical certificate.
  • The Palau administration or its designated registry route remains issuer; a training-centre certificate is not substituted for the SIRB.
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We review the complete file, submit it directly to the Palau administration, track the application and deliver the issued document when available. Palau remains the issuer.

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Training-centre list status 5 named centres
Source date, scope and limitations

A current official Palau Ship Registry service-supplier directory was reviewed on 2026-09-13 and displayed 5 of 5 named Maritime Training Centers: one in Greece and four in India. The directory is a named provider list, but it does not publish centre-specific approval resolutions, exact course scope, or expiry dates; every row therefore states the required course-scope limitation and leaves resolution/validity unpublished. Marine Notice 199.5 Rev. 01/2026 confirms the Palau/STCW approval framework and five-year authorization-letter framework subject to audit, but it does not provide a named centre/course matrix in the reviewed notice text. Confirm current centre and course approval with Palau before enrollment.

Training verification

Approved maritime training centres

CentreCountry / locationApproval / resolutionDisplayed valid untilAuthorized course scopeOfficial source
SQ LEARN 6, Skouze Street, Piraeus, 18536, Greece Listed by name in the Palau Ship Registry official Maritime Training Centers service-supplier directory; the directory is official evidence of listing, but it does not display a centre-specific authorization letter, approval resolution or course approval. Marine Notice 199.5 requires PSR audit and an authorization letter before an MTC may conduct Palau/STCW training; verify the current centre and course directly with PSR. Centre-specific expiry not published. Marine Notice 199.5 §12 states that an issued authorization letter is valid for 5 years, subject to an intermediate audit between the second and third year; no issue date is published for this centre. Exact Palau-approved course scope is not published in the reviewed directory. Marine Notice 199.5 requires course-outline approval under the STCW framework; no centre/course matrix was available, so no course is inferred. Open official source ↗
Arina Sync Marine Training Institute 504, Pujit Plaza, Plot No.67, Sector 11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400614, India Listed by name in the Palau Ship Registry official Maritime Training Centers service-supplier directory; the directory is official evidence of listing, but it does not display a centre-specific authorization letter, approval resolution or course approval. Marine Notice 199.5 requires PSR audit and an authorization letter before an MTC may conduct Palau/STCW training; verify the current centre and course directly with PSR. Centre-specific expiry not published. Marine Notice 199.5 §12 states that an issued authorization letter is valid for 5 years, subject to an intermediate audit between the second and third year; no issue date is published for this centre. Exact Palau-approved course scope is not published in the reviewed directory. Marine Notice 199.5 requires course-outline approval under the STCW framework; no centre/course matrix was available, so no course is inferred. Open official source ↗
Girik Institute of Maritime Studies (GMIS) 26, 1st Floor, B-Wing, Plot No.44, Sai Chamber, Sector-11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400614, India Listed by name in the Palau Ship Registry official Maritime Training Centers service-supplier directory; the directory is official evidence of listing, but it does not display a centre-specific authorization letter, approval resolution or course approval. Marine Notice 199.5 requires PSR audit and an authorization letter before an MTC may conduct Palau/STCW training; verify the current centre and course directly with PSR. Centre-specific expiry not published. Marine Notice 199.5 §12 states that an issued authorization letter is valid for 5 years, subject to an intermediate audit between the second and third year; no issue date is published for this centre. Exact Palau-approved course scope is not published in the reviewed directory. Marine Notice 199.5 requires course-outline approval under the STCW framework; no centre/course matrix was available, so no course is inferred. Open official source ↗
Oriana Edutech & Resource Centre (OERC) 902 Akshar Bluechip Corporate Park, Plot No D-263, TTC MIDC, Navi Mumbai, India Listed by name in the Palau Ship Registry official Maritime Training Centers service-supplier directory; the directory is official evidence of listing, but it does not display a centre-specific authorization letter, approval resolution or course approval. Marine Notice 199.5 requires PSR audit and an authorization letter before an MTC may conduct Palau/STCW training; verify the current centre and course directly with PSR. Centre-specific expiry not published. Marine Notice 199.5 §12 states that an issued authorization letter is valid for 5 years, subject to an intermediate audit between the second and third year; no issue date is published for this centre. Exact Palau-approved course scope is not published in the reviewed directory. Marine Notice 199.5 requires course-outline approval under the STCW framework; no centre/course matrix was available, so no course is inferred. Open official source ↗
IR Academy 52A, Adi Shankaracharya Marg, Opp. Powai Lake, Mumbai, 400 072, India Listed by name in the Palau Ship Registry official Maritime Training Centers service-supplier directory; the directory is official evidence of listing, but it does not display a centre-specific authorization letter, approval resolution or course approval. Marine Notice 199.5 requires PSR audit and an authorization letter before an MTC may conduct Palau/STCW training; verify the current centre and course directly with PSR. Centre-specific expiry not published. Marine Notice 199.5 §12 states that an issued authorization letter is valid for 5 years, subject to an intermediate audit between the second and third year; no issue date is published for this centre. Exact Palau-approved course scope is not published in the reviewed directory. Marine Notice 199.5 requires course-outline approval under the STCW framework; no centre/course matrix was available, so no course is inferred. Open official source ↗

Primary references

Official sources used for this guide.

Published requirements and authorization scopes can change. We verify the current route again when preparing a live file.

01IMO MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.24, annex current 31 July 2026Lists the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Industries and Commerce—Bureau of Marine Transport as Palau's government contact and Palau Ship Registry as Ship Registry Administrator. 02Republic of Palau — Executive Order No. 421Identifies the Bureau of Marine Transportation, Division of Safety and Security, and Office of Ship Registrar; assigns registration, inspection, survey, certification, seafarer-document, radio and port-state-control functions. 03Palau Ship Registry — Qualification for RegistrationPublishes foreign-trade, commercial-yacht and private-yacht qualification; 25-foot minimum; qualified-person categories; age/length waiver language; vetting and acceptance documents. 04Palau Ship Registry — Request for Acceptance requirementsPublishes current service labels including provisional, permanent, bareboat IN/OUT, single-voyage delivery/demolition, yacht routes and related registry services; gives A044/A001, F.068, survey-status and ISM DOC requirements; identifies L.045 and L.046; revision 07.07.2026. 05Palau Ship Registry — Name and Official Numbers Reservation requirementsPublishes reservation route, F.067, F.068, A044/A001, survey-status and ISM DOC requirements; identifies C.124 and L.046; revision 07.07.2026. 06Palau Ship Registry — Marine Documents libraryLists official forms A.001, A.003, A.006, A.008, A.009, A.010, A.011, A.012, A.014, A.015, A.016, A.022, A.035, A.036 and other current documents. 07Palau Ship Registry — Yacht Registration information and FAQPresents pleasure-yacht and commercial-yacht information, registration periods of 1/3/5 years, length groupings, under-construction registration, mortgage recordation and yacht service caveats; does not provide a complete case checklist in reviewed text. 08Palau Marine Notice 133.7 — Authorized ROs and RSOs, Rev. 01/2026States that contracted ROs/RSOs conduct surveys, inspections, audits and statutory certification for Palau vessels and companies; lists 21 authorized organizations; explains withdrawal/cancellation/invalidation and PSC cooperation. 09Palau Marine Notice 241.1 — Role of Recognized OrganizationsExplains delegated statutory survey/certification, Administration's ultimate responsibility, RO audits/assessments, statutory-certificate issuance and possible withdrawal, including Document of Compliance references. 10Palau Ship Registry — Inspections and Audits / Technical SupportDescribes flag-state inspections and audits and identifies technical routes including ISM, ISPS and MLC support; distinguishes private yachts and other exclusions for the inspection program. 11Palau Ship Registry — Certificate of Endorsement (CoE)Publishes the foreign-CoC recognition endorsement route, application/photo/medical/valid-CoC documents, CRA up to three months with national CoC, officer and ETO categories, CoE validity up to five years and renewal within 12 months. 12Palau Registry — General Requirements for Officer CoCPublishes national officer CoC examination/training route, nationality, age, 12-month medical rule, 12-month photograph rule, sea-service and foreign-certificate evidence, 70% passing grade and re-examination rules. 13Palau Registry — Master CoCConfirms a national Master CoC route for ships of 3,000 gross tonnage or more and Chief Mate/OICNW service and training prerequisites described on the current page. 14Palau Registry — Certificate of Proficiency / Tanker QualificationPublishes CoP routes for tanker officers and ratings, management/operational/support levels, tanker training and sea-service requirements, five-year officer revalidation and no-expiration statement for AB tanker CoPs. 15Palau Registry — Seafarer Identification Record Book (SIRB)Publishes SIRB application A.011 and passport, medical, photographs, security-training, safety-training and seaman-book personal-detail requirements. 16Palau Marine Notice 194.2 — Seafarer Medical Examination and Certificates, Rev. 1/2026Publishes accepted medical-practitioner standards, medical examination within 12 months before application, normal two-year cycle, annual exam under 18 and limited voyage/urgent exceptions. 17Palau Marine Notice 199.5 — Authorization of Maritime Training Institutions, Rev. 01/2026Defines approved MTCs, approval/audit requirements and authorization-letter validity of five years subject to an intermediate audit between years two and three; does not publish a named-centre matrix in the notice text reviewed. 18Palau Ship Registry — Maritime Training CentersCurrent official service-supplier directory showing five providers: SQ LEARN; Arina Sync Marine Training Institute; Girik Institute of Maritime Studies (GMIS); Oriana Edutech & Resource Centre (OERC); IR Academy. 19Palau Registry — Training Centers ApprovalConfirms that training institutions apply under Marine Notice 199 and STCW; does not publish a public course-by-course matrix. 20Palau Registry — Certificate VerificationProvides official vessel and seafarer certificate verification routes and names COC, COP, COE and SIRB for seafarer verification. 21Palau Registry — STCW 1978 and IMO White ListCurrent official page reviewed; it states Content coming soon, so no Palau-specific public white-list or full foreign-administration list is inferred from it.

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