The Law of Ships Article 39
Before applying for a Certificate of Vessel's Nationality (Register), the owner of the ship shall apply to the shipping administration authority at the port of calling for tonnage measurement and issuance of the Tonnage Certificate.
中文原文 船舶法第39條
船舶所有人應於請領船舶國籍證書前，向船舶所在地航政機關申請船舶丈量及核發船舶噸位證書。