UK Vessel Registrar

Welcome to UK Vessel Register

commercial or pleasure
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.

Change Vessel Name or Port

This application allows vessel owners to apply for a change to the Name of Ship and/or Port of Choice.

Duplicate Certificate

This form is designed for categorizing vessels as either merchant (commercial) or pleasure (recreational) for regulatory and tax purposes, often required by maritime authorities.

fishing boats
Fishing Vessel (Full) 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.

Fishing Vessel (Simple) Registration

Register your vessel if you’re using it to catch and sell fish. A Simple registration their is NOT a marine mortgage against your boat. The Vessel will be registered for 5 years.

Change Vessel Name or Port

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.

Duplicate Certificate

This application is for vessels that have been previously registered under Part I of the U.K. Ship Registry.

small ships register
Register a Full Vessel

Register your vessel if it is less than 24 meters long and for pleasure use. The Vessel will be registered for 5 years.

Change Vessel Name or Port

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.

Remove from the UK Register

This form is used when a vessel is no longer eligible for UK registration and needs to be removed from the official register.

charter boats register
Charter Vessel 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.

Change Vessel Name or Port

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.

Duplicate Certificate

This 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 Register

Apply for the removal of a British ship from the UK Ship register.

Builder’s certificate

Certify the building, moulding or fitting out of a vessel.

FAQ

Most common questions asked.

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