Deregister Ship UK – Cancel Ship Registration UK Guide
Whether you’re selling your vessel, moving to a different flag state, or simply retiring it from active use, deregistering a ship from the UK Ship Register is a formal step that must follow Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) requirements.
At Vessel Registrar, we make the deregistration process smooth, fast, and fully compliant, helping you avoid delays or issues with future transactions.
Reasons for Ship Deregistration
Common reasons for removing a vessel from the UK register include:
- Change of ownership or country of registry
- Sale of vessel to a foreign entity
- Scrapping or decommissioning
- Mistaken or duplicate registration
Regardless of the reason, the procedure must be done officially and in writing, with specific forms submitted to the MCA.