Vessel Administration
Registration, matriculation and flagging procedures within Guatemala’s national maritime framework.
About the AdministrationGuatemala’s Maritime
Guatemala’s Maritime
Administration Framework
Supporting maritime safety, vessel administration and seafarer certification through Guatemala’s national maritime framework.
Container vessel at a port terminalGuatemala · Maritime administration
Who we areA clear mandate.
A clear mandate.
A shared maritime responsibility.
Guatemala’s national maritime authority responsibilities are exercised through the competent maritime administration and its specialized maritime bodies.
Within this framework, Flag State and Coastal State functions are performed, covering maritime safety, security, efficient navigation and pollution prevention. Related port and coastal functions complete Guatemala’s maritime and port-administration system.
National frameworkMaritime Administration
State responsibilitiesFlag & Coastal State
Public mandateSafety & Compliance
National frameworkGuatemala Maritime Administration
Flag State & Coastal StateOur responsibilities
Serving the maritime sector
From vessel administration to protection of the marine environment, each function serves a clear public purpose.
Flag State Functions
Inspection and certification of Guatemalan-flagged vessels under the applicable international instruments.
Seafarer Certification
Training, certification, revalidation and related documentation under the national and STCW framework.
Maritime Safety & Security
Audits, inspections and evaluations supporting safe and secure maritime operations.
Coastal & Environmental Protection
Safe navigation and prevention of pollution from ships in Guatemala’s aquatic and maritime spaces.
International maritime standards
Obligations follow the applicable international maritime conventions and the related national requirements.
Our service principles
Clarity in every responsibility
Reliable information and clear guidance toward the competent official procedures for vessels, seafarers and maritime documentation.
Safety
Protecting life at sea, vessels and maritime operations through compliance.
Compliance
Clear guidance on national rules and international instruments in force.
Environmental Responsibility
Supporting pollution prevention and protection of the marine environment.
Clear Public Service
Making official procedures easier to understand and navigate.