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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New laws to restrict the way ships release ballast water into UK seas

24/03/2021

Consultation begins today [Wednesday 18 March] on new laws which would further protect United Kingdom coastlines by stopping international ships from discharging potentially harmful species into the sea.

UK Maritime Services welcomes new assistant director for Modernising Maritime Education

23/03/2021

Dr Carole Davis, Deputy Director for Modernising Maritime Education, joined the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) as part of the UK Maritime Services Directorate in early 2021.

£20 million fund to propel green shipbuilding launched

22/03/2021

The future of clean maritime technology is taking another big step forward, bringing benefits and opportunities for vessel owners and operators. Through our Maritime Future Technologies team we’re acting as a technical partner for this competition which is set to help shape the future for decarbonising UK maritime.

Ambitions to reduce shipping emissions charged by future technology research

22/03/2021

New research into the viability of battery technologies for maritime operations will be used by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to inform its on-going assessment of future technologies.
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