Register your Pleasure Craft or Small Ship with the UK Ship Register and you can gain numerous advantages

Includes details of the Codes of Practice

Small Vessels operating commercially under the British Flag or in British waters must comply with the Merchant Shipping Regulations or an MCA Code of Practice. There are currently four codes for Small (up to 24m) Vessels.

Code Vessel Database, containing only Coded vessels which owners have asked to be listed on our website.

All vessels, other than those vessels deemed unsuitable for carriage of the booklet by the Certifying Authority (i.e. vessels with no cabin or shelter), are required to carry the relevant copy of the MCA Stability Guidance Booklet (Motor or Sail). Where a booklet is not carried on board a copy is to be made available to crew ashore. These booklets are available free of charge from the MCA or Certifying Authority.

Information on the regulations applicable to pleasure craft NOT in commercial Use

Fire Protection and Life Saving Appliances for Pleasure Vessels over 13.7 metres in length (45ft)

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