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