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.
- The 'UK Flag' is one of the top performing Flags on the Paris MoU 'White List'
- Dedicated Customer Service - focused assistance throughout and after registration
- Registration costs amongst the lowest available with no annual renewal fees
- UK Tonnage Tax incentive - alternative method of calculating corporation tax profits based on ship net tonnage
- Annual £1.4 million contribution to Crew Relief Cost Scheme to assist with seafarers’ air travel costs
- 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 from British Consuls and Royal Navy protection
- 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.