TANZANIA ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL REGISTER OF SHIPPING
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
TANZANIA ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL REGISTER OF SHIPPING
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
TANZANIA ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL REGISTER OF SHIPPING
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
TANZANIA ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL REGISTER OF SHIPPING
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
The Tanzania Zanzibar International Register of Shipping (TZIRS) is the international ship registry operating under the authority of the Zanzibar Maritime Authority (ZMA) TZIRS is responsible for the registration and oversight of ocean-going vessels flying the Tanzanian flag, delivering registry services within a clear statutory, regulatory, and governance framework
- 01 MALINDI ROAD, P.O.BOX 401 71124 URBAN REGION ZANZIBAR – TANZANIA
- +255 670 375 336
- info@tzirs.tz
- https://tzirs.tz
VESSEL REGISTRATION
Permanent Certificate of Registry
Apply for a permanent certificate of registry for your vessel...
Provisional Certificate of Registry
Apply for a provisional certificate of registry for your vessel...
Bareboat Charter Certificate of Registry
A bareboat charterer of a vessel presently registered under a foreign flag...
Registration fees and tonnage taxes
For any further enquiries please contact us on resgistration@tzirs.tz
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
SEAFARERS
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
VESSEL MORTGAGE
Mortgages & Encumbrances
Registration of ship mortgages and maritime interests in the official Tanzania Zanzibar International Register of Shipping
Preferred Mortgage
A mortgage instrument submitted for registration with the Tanzania Zanzibar International Register of Shipping (TZIRS) may be recognised as a...
Recording of Bills of Sale
Clear Ownership Records – Legal Certainty Without Ambiguity Accurate recording of ownership changes is essential to maintain...
Interest on Preferred Mortgage
A Preferred Mortgage registered with the Tanzania Zanzibar International Register of Shipping (TZIRS) ...
Lien of Preferred Mortgage
A Preferred Mortgage duly registered in the Tanzania Zanzibar International Register of Shipping (TZIRS)...
Recording of Mortgage
The mortgage recording framework administered by the Tanzania Zanzibar International Register of Shipping (TZIRS)...
Conditions Precedent to Recording
Instruments submitted for entry into the Tanzania Zanzibar International Register of Shipping (TZIRS),including but not limited...
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS
Proudly redefining Africa's role in global shipping through integrity, excellence and leadership
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
ABOUT US
The Tanzania Zanzibar International Register of Shipping (TZIRS) is the international ship registry operating under the authority of the Zanzibar Maritime Authority (ZMA). TZIRS is responsible for the registration and oversight of ocean-going vessels flying the Tanzanian flag, delivering registry services within a clear statutory, regulatory, and governance framework.
Our Mission
TZIRS is committed to providing a reliable, transparent, and internationally credible ship registry, ensuring that vessels registered under the Tanzanian flag meet applicable safety, security, environmental, and compliance standards.
Our Vision
To be the best Maritime Transport Regulator in Africa and responsible international ship registry, recognized for regulatory discipline, operational integrity, and professional service delivery.
- TZIRS is established under the Marine Transport Act (Revised Edition 2006)
- Operates within the institutional framework of the Zanzibar Maritime Authority, created under the ZMA Act No. 3 of 2009
- This legal foundation provides the basis for the administration of an international ship registry in accordance with national legislation and international maritime obligations.
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TZIRS is responsible for the registration and oversight of vessels flying the Tanzanian flag, delivering registry services within a clear statutory, regulatory, and governance framework.
