The owner of ship shall submit an application with documentary proof of ship or original nationality for a Provisional Certificate of Vessel's Nationality (refer to Appendix 3) to the shipping administration authority if the ship is acquired abroad; meanwhile, after receiving the Certificate, the owner of ship shall apply for issuance of Certificate of Vessel's Nationality within 3 months.Appendix 3：The Republic Of China Provisional Certificate Of Vessel's Nationality.pdf