Whether you want to reserve a vessel name or are looking for more guidance, you can find out more about our other registration services here. Simply find your service below.
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Other Registration Services
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Read MoreCompleting a Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
The Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) is a form of logbook that stays with the ship for its whole life and records all changes of owner, flag, name and more.
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Read MoreReserve a Vessel Name
All vessel names on Part 1 and Part 4 should be unique. To ensure your vessel name is in place for you, a name can be reserved for three months.
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Read MoreInformation on Forms and Documents
At the UK Ship Register, we are happy to accept scanned copies of any documents to complete any registration process. Find out more here.
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Read MoreTranscripts of Registry
If you need an extract of information from the UK Ship Register for a specific vessel, the UK Ship Register can provide a Transcript of Registry.
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Read MoreTrusted Agents
An organisation which manages a vessel registration on behalf of an owner can apply to become a trusted agent. Once granted 'trusted agent' status, up to five employees of the trusted agent will be able to register vessels, manage vessel registrations and stay up to date with applications raised on behalf of a vessel owner.
