Official Maritime Administration of the State of Eritrea
The Eritrea Maritime Registry is the designated national authority of the State of Eritrea responsible for the registration, regulation, and oversight of vessels flying the Eritrean flag. The Registry administers maritime affairs in accordance with national legislation and internationally accepted maritime conventions, ensuring the safety of navigation, protection of the marine environment, and the welfare and competency of seafarers.
The Registry provides transparent, reliable, and internationally compliant flag state services to shipowners, ship operators, and seafarers engaged in global maritime trade. Through effective governance and regulatory oversight, the Eritrea Maritime Registry supports safe, secure, and environmentally responsible shipping operations worldwide.
Statutory Mandate
The Eritrea Maritime Registry exercises full flag state jurisdiction over Eritrean-flagged vessels operating in international and domestic waters. In this capacity, the Registry is responsible for ensuring that vessels flying the Eritrean flag comply with applicable national laws and international obligations relating to maritime safety, ship security, seafarer labor standards, and the prevention of pollution from ships.
The Registry functions as the competent authority for the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of maritime regulations and conventions adopted by the State of Eritrea, and represents the flag state in matters concerning vessel compliance and performance.
Primary Functions
In fulfilling its tatutory responsibilities, the Eritrea Maritime Registry undertakes the following core functions:
- Registration and certification of ships entitled to fly the Eritrean flag, including the issuance and maintenance of statutory vessel certificates
- Administration of seafarer certification and endorsements, ensuring that crew serving on Eritrean-flagged vessels meet internationally recognized training and competency standards
- Oversight of statutory surveys, inspections, and audits, conducted to verify compliance with safety, security, and environmental requirements
- Enforcement of maritime safety and environmental regulations, including measures related to pollution prevention and operational safety
- Cooperation with port state control authorities and international maritime partners, with the objective of maintaining acceptable safety and compliance performance of Eritrean-flagged vessels
Commitment to International Standards
The Eritrea Maritime Registry administers its functions in alignment with international maritime standards developed through the International Maritime Organization and other relevant international frameworks. The Registry is committed to upholding best practices in flag state administration and to promoting compliance with globally recognized safety, security, and environmental requirements.
Role of the Registry
As the official maritime administration of the State of Eritrea, the Registry serves as the central authority for all matters relating to vessels flying the Eritrean flag. This website provides official information, guidance, and publications issued by the Eritrea Maritime Registry and serves as an authoritative reference for shipowners, operators, seafarers, and international stakeholders.