Vessels, which are below the age of 15 years, are eligible to apply appropriately for registration under Seychelles flag.

If the vessel exceeds the age limit, a sea worthiness certificate is required and surveys to the effect that the vessel is in satisfactory trading state and will comply with all class and/or statutory (Convention or Non-Convention) requirements can and will be met.

The following classification Societies have been appointment on behalf of the government of Seychelles as surveyors to carry out the functions of all aspects of survey and measurement, to use all relevant classification and/or statutory certificates for all vessels and for the purposes of the Merchant Shipping Act.