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Permission for one voyage

Application for one voyage

If there is difference between the Icelandic version and the English, the Icelandic version is valid.

Purpose of the one voyage permit

The Icelandic Transport Authority may, if necessary grant a permit for one voyage for a vessel located in Icelandic waters before it is registered to the Icelandic Ship Registry.

A permission for one voyage may be issued for trial purposes if the following applies:

  • Before the initial inspection

  • After modifications but before initial inspection

Requirements for a permission for one voyage

Before a one voyage permit is issued for trials, the following inspections must be completed and the results entered in the Icelandic Ship Registry:

  • Hull inspection

  • Shaft and rudder inspection

  • Inspection of machinery and electrical equipment

The following additional items must also be entered in the register:

  1. Inflatable life rafts

  2. Immersion suits

  3. Floatation work suits (ships < 12 m)

  4. Life jackets

  5. Medicine chest

  6. Telecommunications certificates

  7. Fire extinguishers

  8. Markings

  9. Navigation lights, test performance

  10. Inflatable life raft painter attached

  11. Life-buoys

  12. Hand flares (ship < 15 m)

  13. Fireworks

  14. Anchor, chain and tow

  15. Crew insurance (ship < 20 BT)

  16. Hand pumps, test efficiency

  17. Stability

Application for one voyage