Can I go through the formalities of the ship without a Bengbu account?

1. To buy a ship, you need to register the ship, and you need to register the ship in maritime affairs, classification society, transportation and other departments.

2. The buyer must first register with the maritime department, apply for a qualified ship name, and then place an order with the shipyard. The name of the ship is as unique as the steam license plate number.

3. After the ship leaves the factory, the maritime department shall examine and approve the ship purchase contract and other documents before issuing the ship ownership certificate.

4. After the classification society has inspected the ship with known ownership certificate, the ship can legally go to sea only after issuing the inspection certificate and nationality certificate.

Ship certificates are often made by exporters or shipowners in English, and the specific contents shall be subject to the requirements in the letter of credit. All ship certificates must be signed. In China's foreign trade operation, importers often ask shipping companies to prove in letters of credit, especially customers from the Middle East and Africa, so documentary practitioners must be familiar with and master this point.