The Shipping Deputy Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus is a progressive and proactive maritime administration, with a customer-oriented approach that prioritizes quality, safety and efficiency. Its responsibilities include, inter alia, the following:
– Registration of ships
– Administration of the Tonnage Tax System
– Inspection and control of ships
– Enforcement of international, EU and national maritime legislation
– Registration, training and certification of seafarers
– Development, administration and enforcement of the Merchant Shipping legislation
- Registration of Shipping Limited Liability Companies
- Operation of One Stop Shipping Centre
Cyprus is a fully-fledged shipping centre, combining a prestigious and a quality Sovereign registry of ships of high standards of safety, providing a 24/7 service, and a domestic shipping industry renowned for its excellent quality services. It is amongst the countries having a prominent role in forming global shipping policies with a strong presence and a powerful voice in all maritime fora and international organizations such as the IMO, the ILO and the European Union
