A vessel owner (or joint owners) can appoint someone to act on their behalf.
The title given to this appointed person depends on the form used. If form CISR 855 is used, the person is called an "Authorised Person." If form CISR 856 Section 3 is used, they are called a "Representative Person," who will then confirm their appointment by completing form CISR 856 Section 4.
For joint ownership, one of the owners can be appointed as an Authorised Person through a Power of Attorney using form CISR 855 to act on behalf of all owners.
Appointing a Representative Person does not stop an owner from dealing directly with the Registry, either individually or through an Authorised Person.
| Type of Owner | Owner On-Island | Representative Person (RP) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Owner | Yes | Not required | |
| Joint Owners | Yes | Not required | |
| Company or Shipping Entity Owned | Yes | Not required | |
| Individual Owner | No | Shall appoint | A Single owner can act on his own behalf but must also appoint a Representative Person. |
| Joint Owners | No | Shall appoint | |
| Company or Shipping Entity Owned | No | Shall appoint |
| Type of Appointment | Instrument(s) of Apmt | Apmt Under Form CISR 856 Section 3 | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Person (RP) | Yes | Yes | Must be on-Island. Can be same person as an Authorised Person but functions are separate. |