Malaysian business licence·Federal

Document of Compliance

Issued by Jabatan Laut MalaysiaMerchant Shipping Ordinance 1952; Section 249AH

Overview

The Document of Compliance is issued to ship owners or management companies appointed by registered ship owners in Malaysia. It certifies compliance with the International Management Code for the safe management of ships. This licence is essential for companies operating vessels over a certain size in international waters.

Key details

Governing Act

Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952; Section 249AH

Agency fees

No fees charged.

Validity

5 years

Issuing authority

Jabatan Laut Malaysia

Fees shown are government / local-authority fees payable to the issuing agency. Emerhub charges a separate service fee for handling the application end-to-end.

Eligible applicants

Shipping companies

Application requirements

- Ship owner or manager registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) - Vessels must exceed 500GT for cargo ships and any size for passenger ships operating in international waters - Ship owner or manager must have an IMO number issued by IHS Fairplay