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

Vessel Registry

End-to-end vessel lifecycle on the Register; annotations and encumbrances; issuance/validation of statutory certificates as Flag State.

Seafarers

Full lifecycle of professional credentials: certificates of endorsement, Seaman’s Book (SIRB), medical fitness (MLC)

Vessel Mortgage

Record ownership, register mortgages, and obtain certified registry extracts through TZIRS.

Technical & Compliance Services

Oversight of statutory/technical compliance; Flag State Inspections (FSI); authorization and audit of Recognized Organizations; casualty investigation; management of exemptions/equivalences.

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