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UK Ship Register
Your partner
in shipping
Advantages of the UK Flag
Our Values
Effortless international ship registration, a wide range of integrated services and 24-hour support.
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UK Ship Register Eligibility
Find out if you meet the requirements to register a vessel on the UK Ship Register.
Learn about eligibilty
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Fee Calculator
Provides an indication of fees that are applicable to vessels registering on the UK Ship Register. Find out how much it costs and what you can expect to pay here.
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Testimonials
Read client testimonials about their experience of being on the UK Flag and the service that they have received.
Registration
Merchant Vessel Registration
A merchant vessel is any vessel that is commercially operated. Check what necessary information is required for all services relating to merchant vessels on Part 1 of the register.
Merchant Vessel Registration
Fishing Vessel Registration
A fishing vessel is a boat used to catch sea fish for profit, even if it is only used occasionally. Find out more information on Part 2 of the register, what documents are required and the services available.
Fishing Vessel Registration
Small Ships Register
You can apply to register your vessel, manage your vessel registration, stay up to date with your applications and more with the UK Ship Register. Requirements and the process to do so will vary depending on the type of vessel you have.
Small Ships Registration
Reserve a Vessel Name
Vessel names on Part 1 and Part 4 of the register should be unique. Find all you need to know about reserving a vessel name.
Reserving a vessel nameContact the UK Ship Register
View our contact details or send us a general enquiry on any aspect of the UK Ship Register and our work.
Latest News
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Read MoreMCA trio given honour of Seadragon naming ceremony
A trio of Maritime and Coastguard Agency colleagues were given the honour of attending the naming ceremony in Cardiff of a new UK-registered workboat.
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Read MoreOfficer cadet training documentary
The Merchant Navy Training Board, part of the UK Chamber of Shipping, has recently released an insightful Careers at Sea documentary called A Sea of Opportunities: The Making of a UK Merchant Navy Cadet.
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Read MoreDriving Forward Maritime Decarbonisation
On 25 March 2025, the Department for Transport launched its ambitious Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy, setting a clear course toward a cleaner, greener maritime future.