• Application to Register MSF 4740B
• Declaration of Eligibility MSF 4728
• Three years title history in the form of Bills of Sale to the new owner MSF 4705 
• Builders Certificate (for vessels built within the last three years) MSF 4743 
• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (if the owner is a body corporate) 
• Hull Construction Certificate (MSF 1376)
• Online payment of registration fee £196 or £376 for premium service via GOV.UK

Three years title evidence is required to register a “full” fishing vessel. A vessel that is under three years old will require title evidence from and including the Builder’s Certificate, through to the current Bill of Sale.

A “full” registered fishing vessel allows mortgages to be registered against the vessel.

Once the above has been received we will issue a Carving and Marking note to confirm the name, Official Number, port of registry and PLN (Port Letter Numbers) of the vessel. A Fishing Vessel Certificate and a Measurement Certificate will be required before the Certificate of Registry can be issued; inspection to arrange these can be booked with your local MCA Marine Office.

Further guidance on fishing vessel requirements and inspections can be found on GOV.UK. 

• Application to Register MSF 4740B
• Declaration of Eligibility MSF 4728
• Three years title history in the form of Bills of Sale to the new owner MSF 4705 
• Builders Certificate (for vessels built within the last three years) MSF 4743 
• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (if the owner is a body corporate) 
• Hull Construction Certificate (MSF1376) or Seafish Certificate. If the vessel was built before 16th July 2007 Seafish Certificate is not required
• Outfit Compliance Certificate (MSF 1368). If the vessel was built before 16th July 2007 this is not required
• Registration fee £196 or £376 for premium service

Three years title evidence is required to register a “full” fishing vessel. A vessel that is under three years old will require title evidence from and including the Builder’s Certificate, through to the current Bill of Sale.

A “full” registered fishing vessel allows mortgages to be registered against the vessel.

Once the above has been received we will issue a Carving and Marking note to confirm the name, Official Number, port of registry and PLN (Port Letter Numbers) of the vessel. A Fishing Vessel Certificate and a Measurement Certificate will be required before the Certificate of Registry can be issued; inspection to arrange these can be booked with your local MCA Marine Office.

Further Guidance on fishing vessel requirements and inspections can be found on GOV.UK. 

• Application to Register MSF 4740B
• Declaration of Eligibility MSF 4728
• Three years title history in the form of Bills of Sale to the new owner MSF 4705 
• Builders Certificate (for vessels built within the last three years) MSF 4743 
• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (if the owner is a body corporate) 
• Hull Construction Certificate (MSF1376) 
• Outfit Compliance Certificate (MSF 1368)
• Registration fee, paid on GOV.UK and costs £196 for full registration or £376 for premium service

Three years title evidence is required to register a fishing vessel under full registration. A vessel that is under three years old will require title evidence from and including the Builder’s Certificate, through to the current Bill of Sale.

A “full” registered fishing vessel allows mortgages to be registered against the vessel.

Once the above has been received we will issue a Carving and Marking note to confirm the name, Official Number, port of registry and PLN (Port Letter Numbers) of the vessel. A Fishing Vessel Certificate following inspection and a Measurement Certificate will be required before the Certificate of Registry can be issued; inspection to be arranged with your local MCA Marine Office.

Further Guidance on fishing vessel requirements and inspections can be found on GOV.UK.

• Application to Register MSF 4740B
• Declaration of Eligibility MSF 4728
• Three years title history in the form of Bills of Sale to the new owner MSF 4705 
• Builders Certificate (for vessels built within the last three years) MSF 4743 
• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (if the owner is a body corporate) 
• Hull Construction Certificate (MSF1376) or Seafish Certificate, if the vessel was built before 16 July 2007 Seafish Certificate is not required
• Outfit Compliance Certificate (MSF 1368), if the vessel was built before 16 July 2007 this is not required
• Registration Report/Comparison Report from a Fishing Vessel Certifying Authority. Acceptance on the UK Ship Register from Principal Fishing Surveyor, the above Registration Report/Comparison Report will be used to make any decision
• Registration fee, paid on GOV.UK and costs £196 for full registration or £376 for premium service

Three years title evidence is required to register a fishing vessel on full registration. A vessel that is under three years old will require title evidence from and including the Builder’s Certificate, through to the current Bill of Sale.

A “full” registered fishing vessel allows mortgages to be registered against the vessel.

Once the above has been received we will issue a Carving and Marking note to confirm the name, Official Number, port of registry and PLN (Port Letter Numbers) of the vessel. A Fishing Vessel Certificate following inspection and a Measurement Certificate will be required before the Certificate of Registry can be issued; inspection to be arranged with your local MCA Marine Office.

Further guidance on fishing vessel requirements and inspections can be found on GOV.UK.