Legal · Customs · Visa Services for Yachts and Marine Operators
Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi are Asia's premier cruising grounds. NYC Legal & Notary Services handles cruising permits, charter licences, crew visas and customs temporary import — so your season starts on time.
Challenges this sector faces
Cruising permit & customs TI
Thai cruising permit and customs temporary import each have different validity windows and renewal procedures.
Charter licence compliance
Operating charter without a licence carries fines up to THB 100,000 and vessel impoundment.
Crew visas
Captains and crew need Non-Immigrant visas and seafarer book recognition.
Foreign-flag registration
Importing or re-flagging vessels requires legalised registry and survey documents.
How NYC Legal helps
Key regulations
- Customs Act (temporary import)
- Navigation in Thai Waters Act
- Foreign Business Act
- Immigration Act (seafarer category)
- Marine Department regulations
Typical documents
- Cruising permit
- Customs temporary import
- Charter licence
- Vessel registry & survey
- Crew Non-B + Work Permit
- Seafarer book
Our process
Season scoping
Plan permits before high season.
Translate & certify
Vessel and crew documents.
Customs & Marine Dept filings
Submit and follow up.
Crew visas
Stamp before charter start.
Case study
- Problem
- Import + register + 6-person crew visas before high season.
- Solution
- Cruising permit + customs + crew visa + charter licence in 35 days.
- Outcome
- Vessel ready for charter at high-season start; first-year ROI achieved.
FAQ
Q. What is Temporary Import?
Up to 6 months in Thai waters duty-free, renewable for visitors.
Q. Is charter without a licence illegal?
Yes — fines up to THB 100,000 plus vessel impoundment.
Q. Captain licence requirements?
Depends on tonnage and length; vessels >24m require a Thai-recognised licence.
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