The UK Ship Register is one of the best performing customer focused flags in the major Port State Control regimes and has a reputation for maintaining the highest international standards.
We understand the quality standards set by reputable sections of the shipping industry should not be compromised by sub-standard shipping and we believe that quality is non-negotiable. Working with our customers our main objective is to ensure that we achieve Safety through Partnership.
- Registration costs amongst the lowest available with no annual renewal fees
- Annual £2.5 million contribution to Crew Relief Cost Scheme to assist with seafarers’ air travel costs
- The 'UK Flag' is one of the top performing Flags on the Paris MoU 'White List'
- UK registered ships are not targeted by Port State Control regimes in the world's major trading areas
- ISPS plan approvals and verification audits at no cost to owners and operators
- An international reputation for expert advice and guidance with a proactive leading role at the IMO, EU and Quality Shipping Committees
- Worldwide security threat level information provided to UK registered ships with support for British Nationals on board from British Consuls and Royal Navy protection dependent on the availability of assets and exact situation
- Quality Assurance offering certification to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards with audits being taken in harmonisation with ISM
- Alternate Compliance Scheme: A voluntary scheme that streamlines the survey and certification process by minimising duplication of effort with Classification Societies. Eligibility is conditional upon certain criteria being met.