SLMARAD is the International Office of Sierra Leone Maritime Administration.
SLMARAD operates and governs the registry in accordance with the Sierra Leone Merchant Shipping Act, 2003. SLMARAD is conducting vessels registration and seafarers certification with the aim to ensure safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment in order for vessels under the registry to be fit for service for which are intended and are manned with competent marine personnel.
SLMARAD’s objective is to provide ship Owners, Managers and Operators a competent, technologically advanced shipping registry based on trustworthy, reliable and fast service, competitive prices and high standards of quality and maritime safety.
SLMARAD’s mission, is to ensure compliance with the national and international responsibilities and obligations so as to operate and govern the Registry in accordance with the national and international Laws.