This form declares the sale and transfer of ownership of a British-registered vessel.
Remember: it’s not until a bill of sale has been recorded with the RSS (Registry of Shipping and Seamen) and a new certificate has been issued that a buyer of a UK-registered vessel obtains complete title.
Should there be any change of address, all registered owners must inform the Registry. Unless they are buying as joint owners, if one owner is selling to two or more owners, separate bills of sale are required.
On this form, we have marked which information must be given. That includes details about the vessel (such as its name, Official Number) and details of the sale. Before filling out the form, know the state of any registered mortgages against the vessel, and whether they have been satisfied or are outstanding.
Note: In the event that the sale is by a LLP or company, the rules are different in Scotland than they are in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. If you have any questions, we recommend you reach us during office hours or message us online.
These forms have been optimized for mobile devices. As such, they can be completed from anywhere and at any time. We see this as one more way that we can make the process easier for all parties involved in a vessel sale.
No longer are you tethered to a desktop computer when completing these forms. Instead, they can be completed from anywhere, even at port or on a vessel itself. Good luck to you in your vessel sale.