About Bunker Certificates
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How to Apply
Go to https://secure.maritimecookislands.com/application.php to apply online.
The application fee for a Cook Islands Bunker Certificate is USD $250 per ship.
Delivery by DHL Courier is USD $150 per application or applicant to arrange pick up from nearest Deputy Registrar’s office
Payment can be made online by credit card or by telegraphic transfer.
Before applying, arrange insurance with your P&I Club or insurance company.
Click here for the list of Approved P&I Clubs/InsurersMake sure your P&I Club/Insurance company addresses the Blue Card to:
Maritime Cook Islands, P.O. Box 882, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Cook Islands will accept up to 20 ships per online application.
(If you have more than 20 ships you will need to complete another application).To complete the online Application you will need to:
1) Enter the Name, Address, Phone Number and Email Address of the applicant.
2) Enter the following information for each ship enter:
Name of Ship
Name of Registered Owner
IMO number
Call Sign
Gross Tonnage
Flag State
Port of Registry
Approved P&I Club or Insurer Click here for a list.3) Once the Information for each ship has been entered, proceed to the payment options. An invoice will be generated for the total amount to be paid in USD. Print the invoice if required.
4) Choose to pay by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) or by telegraphic transfer.
An email will be sent confirming approval of credit card payment or instructing procedure for telegraphic transfer payments. A duplicate copy of the invoice in PDF format will be attached.5) Reply to the confirmation email, attaching the Blue Cards for all ships in the application
Maritime Cook Islands will check the Blue Card(s) against the application form and check the P&I Club ship search facility to confirm validity. If everything matches, MCI will generate the certificate(s).
The Wrecks Certificate(s) will be sent to the address entered in the application by Courier.For further information please contact:
Maritime Cook Islands
Phone: +682 23 848
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Applying for the first time
Cook Islands will issue Bunker Certificates to vessels that comply with Article 7 of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution, 2001 (Bunkers Convention) which enters into force on 21 November 2008, even if they are registered in another jurisdiction.
The application fee for a Bunker Certificate from Cook Islands is USD 250 per ship.
Delivery by DHL Courier is USD 150 per application.
Payment can be made online by credit card or by telegraphic transfer.
Before applying, arrange insurance with your P&I Club or insurance company.
Click here for the list of Approved P&I Clubs/InsurersMake sure your P&I Club/Insurance company addresses the Blue Card to:
Maritime Cook Islands, P.O. Box 882, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Cook Islands will accept up to 20 ships per online application.
(If you have more than 20 ships you will need to complete another application).To complete the online Application you will need to:
- Enter the Name, Address, Phone Number and Email Address of the applicant.
- Enter the following information for each ship:
- Name of Ship
- Name of Registered Owner
- IMO number
- Call Sign
- Gross Tonnage
- Flag State
- Port of Registry
- Approved P&I Club or Insurer Click here for a list.
- Once the Information for each ship has been entered, proceed to the payment options.
An invoice will be generated for the total amount to be paid in USD. Print the invoice if required. - Choose to pay by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) or by telegraphic transfer.An email will be sent confirming approval of credit card payment or instructing procedure for telegraphic transfer payments. A duplicate copy of the invoice in PDF format will be attached.
- Reply to the confirmation email, attaching the Blue Cards for all ships in the applicationMaritime Cook Islands will check the Blue Card(s) against the application form and check the P&I Club ship search facility to confirm validity. If everything matches, MCI will generate the certificate(s).The Bunkers Certificate(s) will be sent to the address entered in the application by Courier.
- For further information please contact:
Maritime Cook Islands Phone: +682 23 848 Email: bunkers@maritimecookislands.com
Click here to complete the online application
Once issued, the original Certificate must be carried on the vessel at all times and must be presented on demand to the authorities of any State Party to the Convention while within the jurisdiction of such State.
NOTE: Completion of an Application Form and payment of the Application Fee does not guarantee the issue of a Certificate. Certificates will only be issued once the Cook Islands Administration is satisfied that the vessel is in compliance with the requirements of the Convention. No refunds will be given.
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Renewing a Bunker Convention Certificate
Owners or operators of a vessel or vessels that are up for renewal will have received an email from Maritime Cook Islands containing instructions on renewing their Bunkers Certificate(s). If this is not the case, please follow these instructions:
- Arrange for a new blue card to be issued by your P&I Insurer. This must be addressed to Maritime Cook Islands at P.O. Box 882 Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
- Contact Maritime Cook Islands at bunkers@maritimecookislands.com and you will be supplied with a link to a pre-filled online form containing information for your vessel(s).
- Once you receive the new blue card(s), follow the link. Please check that the data MCI holds is correct and make any necessary amendments.
- Press the “Proceed” button. You will be directed to an invoice page.
- Please print a copy of this page for your records. You will be able to pay by credit card or by Telegraphic Transfer.
- A confirmation email will be generated. Please reply to that email with copies of your blue card(s) attached.
- Once we have confirmation of payment we will process your application and generate your certificate(s).
- We have tried to make the process as simple as possible for you, however if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact:
Maritime Cook Islands
Phone: +682 23 848
Email: bunkers@maritimecookislands.com -
Countries Party to the Int. Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001.
Cook Islands can not issue Bunker certificates for vessels registered in the below countries:
Albania
Antigua & Barbuda
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Congo
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Dem. People’s Rep Korea
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Indonesia
Islamic Republic of Iran
Italy
Jamaica
Jordon
Kiribati
Lativa
Liberia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Miue
Norway
Palau
Panama
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Rusisan Federation
Saint Lucia
St Kitts and Nevis
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Syrian Arab Republic
Togo
Tonga
Tunisa
Turkey
Tuvalu
United Kingdom
Vanuatu
VietnamAssociate Members
Hong Kong, China
Macao, China
European UnionMaritime Cook Islands will not issue Bunker Certificates to the following EU sanctioned countries:
- North Korea
- Somalia
- Syria
- Cuba
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The Bunker Convention, 2001
The Bunkers Convention establishes strict liability on the shipowner for preventive measures and pollution damage arising from all types of oil used in the operation or propulsion of ships.
The Convention applies to any ship having a Gross Tonnage greater than 1,000. It requires all registered owners of vessels entering or leaving a port or terminal in the territory of a Party to maintain insurance, certified by State Party to the Convention.
The Convention introduces a provision that entitles claimants to claim directly from the owner’s insurer or enter into litigation proceedings against both the owner and/or insurer.
The Convention applies exclusively to pollution damage caused in the territory, including the territorial sea, and the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of a State Party, and preventive measures, wherever taken, to prevent or minimize such damage.
Ships registered in a State which is not party to the Convention, must obtain State-issued certificate from a State Party to the Convention.
Cook Islands is a State Party and can issue Certificates to ships which are not registered under the Cook Islands Flag.
Contact us at:
Maritime Cook Islands
Phone: +682 23 848
Email: bunkers@maritimecookislands.com -
Level of Cover required
The 1996 LLMC Protocol establishes the limit of liability for ships according to gross tonnage (or in the case of passengers, a calculation based on the number of passengers the ship is licensed to carry). The limit of liability for property claims for ships not exceeding 2,000 gross tonnage is 1.51 million SDR (Special Drawing Rights) up from 1 million SDR. For larger ships, the following additional amounts are used in calculating the limitation amount:
a) For each ton from 2,001 to 30,000 tons, 604 SDR (up from 400 SDR)
b) For each ton from 30,001 to 70,000 tons, 453 SDR (up from 300 SDR)
c) For each ton in excess of 70,000 tons, 302 SDR (up from 200 SDR)Contact us at:
Maritime Cook Islands
Phone: +682 23 848
Email: bunkers@maritimecookislands.com