When you register a vessel, you are registering on one of four parts of the UK Ship Register (UKSR)
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Part 1 Merchant and Pleasure
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Part 2 Fishing
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Part 3 Small Ships
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Part 4 Bareboat Charter
All applications for registration can be completed online. Depending on vessel type you will be required to provide supporting documents and pay the appropriate fee.
How to apply
If you want to apply to register your vessel, you can use the UK Ship registration service online.
Once your vessel is registered
You will receive a certificate of registration in the form of an e-certificate.
The Registry of Shipping and Seamen are able to provide a replacement or duplication of a Transcript of Registry for a registered vessel if required.
Transcripts
The following types of transcripts are available subject to you meeting data & GDPR legislation:
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Ships transcript
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Closed transcript
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Historic transcripts
