Haiti
Vessel registration and crew certification
Maritime safety and security oversight
Port-state support and compliance guidance
Environmental protection of coastal waters
Who We Are
Haiti Ship Registration is the national body responsible for regulating and overseeing Haiti's maritime transport and port activities. As a Caribbean nation with key seaports including Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien, Haiti maintains vital shipping routes across the Gulf of Gonâve and its coastal waters that support trade, logistics, and fisheries. Our mission is to ensure safe, secure, and efficient maritime operations while aligning with international standards for navigational safety and environmental protection. We facilitate vessel registration, crew certification, and compliance with applicable maritime conventions—fostering reliability and sustainable growth across Haiti's maritime sector.
Geographic Overview
Haiti is a Caribbean nation occupying the western portion of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Dominican Republic to the east. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Seato the south and west. As a coastal nation, Haiti's ports and maritime zones are essential to its economy, supporting international trade, fisheries, and transportation.
Administrative Center
Port-au-Prince serves as the capital and main administrative center
Main Port
Cap-Haïtien functions as a key commercial port connecting Haiti to regional and global shipping routes
What We Offer
We provide concise, high-quality administrative services using modern digital processes to support safety, compliance, and operational reliability.
