Section 21: Application for registration

(1)
An application for registration of a ship in Nigeria under this Act shal1 be made formally in writing to the Registrar at a port of registry in Nigeria in such form as the Minister may, from time to time, approve.
(2) An application under this section shall:
(a)
in the case of an individual be made by the person requiring to be registered as owner or by one or more of the persons so requiring, if more than one, or by his or their agent; and
(b)
in the case of a corporation, by its agent.
(3)
The authority of an agent shall be testified by writing, if appointed by an individual, under the hands of the appointors, and if appointed by a corporation, under the common seal of the corporation.
(4)
The Registrar shall be furnished with the following information and documentation before proceeding with the registration of a ship under this Act:
(a)
the full names, addresses and occupations of the purchaser or purchasers of the ship;
(b)
evidence of ability or experience of the purchasers to operate and maintain the vessel;
(c)
the ownership of shares in the company applying to register the ship;
(e)
in the case of a ship with a previous registration, a bill of sale with warranty against liens and encumbrances from the sellers;
(f)
the log-book of the ship for inspection by the Registrar;
(g)
evidence of financial resources sufficient for the operation and maintenance of the ship; and
(h)
the certificate of incorporation and Articles of Association of the company.