PROCEDURE FOR THE DELETION OF VESSELS IN CAMEROON

A deletion certificate is required when the vessel needs to change its flag so the old flag must be cancelled (deleted)

Usually, CSR is also deleted with the registry and special deleted or ceased CSR is issued

The deletion certificate must be notarized before it is submitted in original to the new flag

Usually, flag states can start provisional registration before the vessel is deleted from the previous flag and then before provisional registration expires, a deletion certificate must be obtained from the previous flag states and submitted to the new flag state

The time required for the issuance of deletion certificate varies and depends on the flag state, some flag takes as short as three days up to one month in some flag states

A vessel may be deleted from the Registry of Cameroon upon receipt of:

1. 1. Written request from the registered Owners or Managers indicating the reason for deletion, and full style of the new flag administration.

1. 1. Photocopy of the foreign Certificate of Registry in case of transfer of registry or, in case of a sale, photocopy of the legalised and/or apostilled Bill of Sale or scrap Certificate.

1. 1. Return the original (Certificate of Registry and Radio License).

1. 1. Cancellation of registered Encumbrance(s) or Mortgage(s) (if any).

1. 1. Confirmation from the PSA that the Inmarsat/SSAS Terminal(s) activated on behalf of this Administration has/have been deactivated (if applicable). 6. Original Deletion Certificate from the previous flag and copies of all CSRs including Form 2 requesting the closing CSR.

1. Payment of all outstanding fees (if any) including the issue of the CSR for deletion (if applicable).