Merchant

Merchant
New Part 1 (Commercial) and Part 4 (Bareboat) application and registration process for merchant ships, including workboats, tugs, large cargo ships and passenger vessels operating commercially on the UK Ship Register.
Leisure

Leisure
New Part 1 (Pleasure) and Part 3 (Small Ships) application and registration process for Leisure vessels registering on the UK Ship Register.
Fishing

Fishing
Part 2 (Fishing) registration information and application process for Fishing Vessels operating commercially fishing for profit.
Large Yacht

Large Yacht
Part 1 (Commercial - Yacht) application process and registration information for Large Yachts over 24metres operating commercially including a link to Ensign Large Yacht Services.

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We are committed in providing you with excellent customer service through our team being available when you need it, which you would expect from a high performing quality Flag. 

Is your ship eligible to join the UK Ship Register?

Find out here if you meet the requirements to register a ship on the UK Ship Register.

Fee Indicator

Provides an indication of fees that are applicable to vessels registering on Part 1 (Commercial) and Part 4 (Bareboat) of the UK Ship Register only

Not applicable to Part 2 (Fishing) and Part 3 (Small Ships) 

Testimonials

Read client testimonials about their experience of being on the UK Flag and the service that they have received.

Getting ready for IMO audit is Red Ensign Group's priority says conference

18/06/2018

A commitment to being ready for the International Maritime Organization’s III Code audit in two years time has been identified as a clear priority by the members of the Red Ensign Group at its annual conference held in Guernsey.

Marking thirty years of British Ship Registers conference

13/06/2018

The conference which oversees and upholds maritime safety standards across the thirteen British Shipping Registers marks its 30th anniversary this year.

UK Ship Register and Royal Navy sign MOU to retrain seafarers to gain employment in the wider UK maritime sector

25/05/2018

Today the UK Ship Register (UKSR), part of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Royal Navy. This will help to create better links between the Royal Navy and the wider UK maritime sector in the fields of both Engineering and Deck Watchkeeping standards.

Growing levels of poor wellbeing amongst seafarers

17/05/2018

The UK Ship Register is increasingly concerned at the growing level of poor wellbeing amongst seafarers
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The UK Ship Register (UKSR) - part of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is one of the best performing flags in the major Port State Control regimes. It has a reputation for maintaining the highest international standards.

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