UK Ship Register

Commercial
A Merchant Vessel is any vessel that is commercially operated. To register your Merchant vessel, you should register with the UK Ship Register online.

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

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

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

Our Values

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.

Selection of Flag State is a critical strategic decision

Selection of Flag State is a critical strategic decision, and a key risk mitigator for our business. Our objective is to work together with our stakeholders to align and support each other’s corporate objectives in a responsible, professional and adaptable manner.

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Day of the Seafarer 2022: Sharing "our journey" to help improve seafarer wellbeing and safety

25/06/2022

Every year on 25 June, we celebrate Day of the Seafarer. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) invites governments, shipping companies, organisations, and all those in associated industries to come together on this day and recognise the vital contribution seafarers make to global trade and the economy.

Passenger and fishing safety, new technologies and a greener future are top MCA priorities for coming months

25/05/2022

Reducing the numbers of deaths in the fishing industry, keeping people safe on-board ships, and continuing to drive forward greener maritime are all featured in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Business Plan for the coming year.

MCA works to improve support for people to get UK approval for marine equipment

23/05/2022

Manufacturers looking to make sure they get UK approval for the marine equipment they produce are being given a helping hand by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Consultation on the future of the fee for seafarer medical

19/05/2022

The future of the fee for seafarer medicals is going out to consultation as the UK works to make sure it can offer the same long-term high-quality service as it does now.
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