Welcome to UK Vessel Register
(PART 1)
COMMERCIAL OR PLEASURE VESSEL REGISTRATION
The owners of Merchant/Commercial or Pleasure vessels who want to operate under the UK flag, must register their vessel using this form.
This application allows vessel owners to apply for a change to the Name of Ship and/or Port of Choice.
This form is designed for categorizing vessels as either merchant (commercial) or pleasure (recreational) for regulatory and tax purposes, often required by maritime authorities.
(PART 2)
FISHING VESSEL REGISTRATION
Register your vessel if you’re using it to catch and sell fish. With Full registration you can get a marine mortgage against your boat. The Vessel will be registered for 5 years.
Register your vessel if you’re using it to catch and sell fish. Simple Registration does not allow the recording of a marine mortgage against your vessel. The vessel will be registered for 5 years.
This form is used to officially notify authorities of changes in a vessel’s name or home port, which may require regulatory updates and documentation.
This application is for vessels that have been previously registered under Part I of the U.K. Ship Registry.
(PART 3)
SMALL SHIPS REGISTER
Register your vessel if it is less than 24 meters long and for pleasure use. The Vessel will be registered for 5 years.
This form is used to officially notify authorities of changes in a vessel’s name or home port, which may require regulatory updates and documentation.
This form is used when a vessel is no longer eligible for UK registration and needs to be removed from the official register.
(PART 4)
BAREBOAT CHARTER REGISTRATION
This application is for owners of bareboat charter ships, who plan to hire out (charter) their vessels and want to operate under the UK flag.
This application is for vessels that have been previously registered under Part I of the U.K. Ship Registry.
Additional Services
Apply for the removal of a British ship from the UK Ship register.