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Maritime Translation

Ship registration documents, classification certificates, seafarer documents, charter agreements and voyage documents.

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Maritime translation covers ship registration and tonnage documents, classification certificates, seafarer qualification documents, charter agreements and voyage documents. IMO and classification society terminology is used in this field.

Documents submitted to harbour master's offices, flag-state administrations and insurers require complete representation of formatting and numbers, so certificate and registration details are checked separately.

Scope

Ship registration and tonnage documents
Classification certificates
Seafarer qualification and medical documents
Charter and freight agreements
Voyage and manifest documents
Sea protests and insurance files

How is the type of certification determined? Sworn translation and notarised translation are separate procedures, and not every institution accepts both. Tell us which institution will receive your document and we will help clarify the certification it requires.

Frequently asked questions

Which certification is required for seafarer documents?

This depends on the administration receiving the document. Foreign flag-state applications generally require notarisation and an apostille.

Do certificates issued in English need translation?

Turkish translations are required for foreign-language certificates submitted to Turkish authorities. We recommend confirming which documents need translation with the relevant harbour master's office.