Welcome to UK Vessel Registrar
(PART 1) COMMERCIAL OR PLEASURE VESSEL REGISTRATION
Commercial or Pleasure Vessel RegistrationThe owners of Merchant/Commercial or Pleasure vessels who want to operate under the UK flag, must register their vessel using this form.
Change Vessel Name and/or PortThis application allows vessel owners to apply for a change to the Name of Ship and/or Port of Choice.
Duplicate CertificateThis 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
Fishing Vessel (Full) RegistrationRegister 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.
Fishing Vessel (Simple) RegistrationRegister 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.
Change Vessel Name and/or PortThis form is used to officially notify authorities of changes in a vessel’s name or home port, which may require regulatory updates and documentation.
Duplicate CertificateThis application is for vessels that have been previously registered under Part I of the U.K. Ship Registry.
(PART 3) SMALL SHIPS REGISTER
Register a Full VesselRegister your vessel if it is less than 24 meters long and for pleasure use. The Vessel will be registered for 5 years.
Change Vessel NameThis form is used to officially notify authorities of changes in a vessel’s name or home port, which may require regulatory updates and documentation.
Remove from the UK RegisterThis 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
Charter Vessel RegistrationThis application is for owners of bareboat charter ships, who plan to hire out (charter) their vessels and want to operate under the UK flag.
Duplicate CertificateThis application is for vessels that have been previously registered under Part I of the U.K. Ship Registry.
Additional Services
Remove a UK Ship from RegisterApply for the removal of a British ship from the UK Ship register.