The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993

Regulations 30, 52, 72 and 78

SCHEDULE 1 U.K. APPROVAL OF NAMES

1.  Every application to the Registrar to approve a name shall specify a name which is in Roman letters; any numerals shall be in Roman or [F1 Arabic numerals]. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 1 para. 1 substituted (21.3.1994) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/541), regs. 1, 16

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

2.  In respect of an application to register a ship, other than a fishing vessel, on Parts I or IV of the Register, the Registrar shall not approve the proposed name if it is:— U.K.

(a) already the name of a registered British ship, or

(b) a name so similar to that of a registered British ship as to be calculated to deceive or likely to confuse;

(c) a name which may be confused with a distress signal;

(d) a name which is prefixed by any letters or name which could be taken to indicate a type of ship or any other word, pre-fix or suffix which might cause confusion as to the name of the ship.

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

3.  In respect of an application to register a fishing vessel on Parts II or IV of the Register, the Registrar shall not approve the proposed name in it is:— U.K.

(a) already the name of a vessel in its port of choice, or

(b) a name so similar to that of a registered British fishing vessel in its port of choice as to be calculated to deceive or likely to confuse;

(c) a name which may be confused with a distress signal;

(d) a name which is prefixed by any letters or name which could be taken to indicate a type of ship or any other word, pre-fix or suffix which might cause confusion as to the name of the ship.

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

4.  Subject to paragraph 5 below, if the Registrar is satisfied that a name does not fall within 2(a) to (d) or 3(a) to (d) he shall notify the applicant in writing that the name is approved and the ship may be registered with that name. U.K.

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

5.  Notwithstanding that the Registrar is satisfied as to paragraphs 2 or 3 he may refuse to approve a name— U.K.

(a) which might cause offence or embarrassment;

(b) which has a clear and direct connection with the Royal family;

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

6.  Any approval given under paragraphs 2 or 3 shall be valid only for the period of 3 months beginning with the date it is notified to the applicant. U.K.

Commencement Information

I6 Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

7.  If the Registrar is not so satisfied he shall notify the applicant accordingly. U.K.

Commencement Information

I7 Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

8.  Notwithstanding paragraph 6, the Registrar may allow the reservation of a ship’s name or designation for a period of 10 years if he is satisfied that:— U.K.

(a) the ship is intended to replace another of the same name which is to be registered within 10 years of the date of the application, and

(b) the applicant is the owner of a registered ship with the same name as that which is to be reserved and its British registration will be closed before the registration of the new vessel, or

(c) the applicant is the owner of a registered ship with the same name as that which is to be reserved and it will be sold before the registration of the new vessel on condition that it changes its name and that its name is so changed.

Commencement Information

I8 Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

9.  Applications for a reservation under paragraph 8 must be accompanied by a full statement of the circumstances of the case. U.K.

Commencement Information

I9 Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

10.  Where a ship having once been registered has ceased to be registered, no person (unless ignorant of the previous registration, 9 (proof whereof will lie on him) shall apply for registration of the ship other than by the name by which it was previously registered except with the written permission of the Registrar. U.K.

Commencement Information

I10 Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

Regulations 31, 72 and 79

SCHEDULE 2 U.K.

PART I U.K. PORTS OF CHOICE FOR SHIPS TO BE REGISTERED ON PART I OF THE REGISTER

Commencement Information

I11 Sch. 2 Pt. I in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

• ABERDEEN

• ABERYSTWYTH

• ALLOA

• ARBROATH

• ARDROSSSAN

• AYR

• BANFF

• BARNSTAPLE

• BARROW

• BEAUMARIS

• BELFAST

• BERWICK-ON-TWEED

• BIDEFORD

• BLYTH

• BORROWSTONESS

• BOSTON

• BRIDGWATER

• BRISTOL

• BRIXHAM

• BUCKIE

• BURNTISLAND

• CAERNARVON

• CAMPBELTOWN

• CARDIFF

• CARDIGAN

• CHESTER

• COLCHESTER

• COLERAINE

• COWES

• DARTMOUTH

• DOVER

• DUMFRIES

• DUNDEE

• EXETER

• FALMOUTH

• FAVERSHAM

• FELIXSTOWE

• [F2 FISHGUARD]

• FLEETWOOD

• FOLKESTONE

• FOWEY

• FRASERBURGH

• GLASGOW

• GLOUCESTER

• GOOLE

• GRANGEMOUTH

• GRANTON

• GREAT YARMOUTH

• GREENOCK

• GRIMSBY

• HARTLEPOOL

• HARTLEPOOL WEST

• HARWICH

• HULL

• INVERNESS

• IPSWICH

• IRVINE

• KING'S LYNN

• KIRKCALDY

• KIRKWALL

• LANCASTER

• LEITH

• LERWICK

• LITTLEHAMPTON

• LIVERPOOL

• LLANELLI

• LONDON

• LONDONDERRY

• LOWESTOFT

• MALDON

• MANCHESTER

• MARYPORT

• METHIL

• MIDDLESBROUGH

• MILFORD HAVEN

• MONTROSE

• NEWCASTLE

• NEWHAVEN

• NEWPORT

• NEWRY

• NORTH SHIELDS

• PADSTOW

• PENZANCE

• PETERHEAD

• PLYMOUTH

• POOLE

• [F3 PORTLAND]

• PORT TALBOT

• PORTSMOUTH

• PRESTON

• RAMSGATE

• ROCHESTER

• RUNCORN

• RYE

• SALCOMBE

• SCARBOROUGH

• SCILLY

• SHOREHAM

• SOUTH SHIELDS

• SOUTHAMPTON

• ST IVES

• STOCKTON

• STORNOWAY

• STRANRAER

• SUNDERLAND

• SWANSEA

• TEIGNMOUTH

• TROON

• TRURO

• WEYMOUTH

• WHITBY

• WHITEHAVEN

• WICK

• WIGTOWN

• WISBECH

• WORKINGTON

Textual Amendments

F2 Word in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (1.1.1999) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/2976), regs. 1, 28(a)

F3 Word in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (1.1.1999) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/2976), regs. 1, 28(b)

PART 2 U.K. PORTS FOR SHIPS TO BE REGISTERED ON PART II OF THE REGISTER (FISHING VESSELS)

Commencement Information

I12 Sch. 2 Pt. 2 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

[F4 Port letters] and Name
A	ABERDEEN
AB	ABERYSTWYTH
AA	ALLOA
AH	ARBROATH
AD	ARDROSSAN
AR	AYR
BA	BALLANTRAE
BF	BANFF
BE	BARNSTAPLE
BW	BARROW
BS	BEAUMARIS
B	BELFAST
BK	BERWICK-ON-TWEED
BD	BIDEFORD
BH	BLYTH
BO	BORROWSTONESS
BN	BOSTON
BR	BRIDGWATER
BL	BRISTOL
BM	BRIXHAM
BRD BROADFORD
BCK BUCKIE
BU	BURNTISLAND
CO	CAERNARVON
CN	CAMPBELTOWN
CF	CARDIFF
CA	CARDIGAN
CL	CARLISLE
CY	CASTLEBAY, BARRA
CH	CHESTER
CK	COLCHESTER
CE	COLERAINE
CS	COWES
DH	DARTMOUTH
DR	DOVER
DS	DUMFRIES
DE	DUNDEE
E	EXETER
FH	FALMOUTH
F	FAVERSHAM
FD	FLEETWOOD
FE	FOLKESTONE
FY	FOWEY
FR	FRASERBURGH
GW	GLASGOW
GR	GLOUCESTER
GE	GOOLE
GH	GRANGEMOUTH
GN	GRANTON
YH	GREAT YARMOUTH
GK	GREENOCK
GY	GRIMSBY
HL	HARTLEPOOL
HH	HARWICH
H	HULL
INS INVERNESS
IH	IPSWICH
IE	IRVINE
LN	KING'S LYNN
KY	KIRKCALDY
K	KIRKWALL
LR	LANCASTER
LH	LEITH
LK	LERWICK
LI	LITTLEHAMPTON
LL	LIVERPOOL
LA	LLANELLI
LO	LONDON
LY	LONDONDERRY
LT	LOWESTOFT
MN	MALDON
MR	MANCHESTER
MT	MARYPORT
ML	METHIL
MH	MIDDLESBROUGH
M	MILFORD HAVEN
NT	NEWPORT, GWENT
N	NEWRY
OB	OBAN
ME	MONTROSE
NE	NEWCASTLE
NN	NEWHAVEN
PW	PADSTOW
PZ	PENZANCE
PD	PETERHEAD
PH	PLYMOUTH
PE	POOLE
[F5 PO	PORTLAND]
P	PORTSMOUTH
PT	PORT TALBOT
PN	PRESTON
R	RAMSGATE
RR ROCHESTER
RO	ROTHESAY
RN	RUNCORN
RX	RYE
SS	ST. IVES
SE	SALCOMBE
SH	SCARBOROUGH
SC	SCILLY
SN	SHIELDS, NORTH
SSS SHIELDS, SOUTH
SM	SHOREHAM
SU	SOUTHAMPTON
ST	STOCKTON
SY	STORNOWAY
SR	STRANRAER
SD	SUNDERLAND
SA	SWANSEA
TT	TARBERT, LOCH FYNE
TH	TEIGNMOUTH
TN	TROON
TO	TRURO
UL	ULLAPOOL
WH	WEYMOUTH
WY	WHITBY
WK	WICK
WN	WIGTOWN
WA	WHITEHAVEN
WI	WISBECH
WO	WORKINGTON

Textual Amendments

F4 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 substituted (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 21(a)

F5 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 inserted (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 21(b)

Regulations 32, 34, 54 and 80

SCHEDULE 3 U.K. CARVING AND MARKING

1.  Every ship is required, before it may be registered, to be marked permanently and conspicuously to the satisfaction of the Registrar in accordance with this Schedule. U.K.

Commencement Information

I13 Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

2.  The Secretary of State may exempt any class of ship from all or any of the requirements of this Schedule, subject to such conditions, if any, as he thinks fit. U.K.

Commencement Information

I14 Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

3.  Subject to any exemption in respect of that class of ship, a ship other than:— U.K.

(a) a fishing vessel,

(b) a pleasure vessel which is under 24 metres,

is to be marked as follows:

(i) its name shall be marked on each of its bows, and its name and its port of choice must be marked on its stern;

(ii) the marking is to be on a dark ground in white or yellow letters, or on a light ground in black letters, the letters being not less than 10 centimetres high and of proportional breadth; and

(iii) its official number and the number denoting its registered tonnage shall be cut on its main beam or if that is not possible, marked or fixed thereon in the manner prescribed in paragraph 4(a) below.

Commencement Information

I15 Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

4.  A pleasure vessel which is under 24 metres in length is to be marked as follows:— U.K.

(a) the official number and registered tonnage are:—

(i) to be marked on the main beam or, if there is no main beam, on a readily accessible visible permanent part of the structure of the pleasure vessel either by cutting in, centre punching or raised lettering, or

(ii) to be engraved on plates of metal, wood or plastic, secured to the main beam (or, if there is no main beam, to a readily accessible visible permanent part of the structure) with rivets, through bolts with the ends clenched), or screws with the slots removed;

(b) the name and port of choice (unless an exempted ship), are to be marked on a conspicuous and permanent part of the stern on a dark ground in white or yellow letters, or on a light ground in black letters, the letters being not less than 5 centimetres high and of proportionate breadth, or, where this is not possible by the alternative methods given below:—

(i) by engraving on plates of metal or of plastic or by cutting in on a shaped wooden chock.Where a shaped wooden chock is used it should be secured to the hull through bolts, the ends being clenched, or

(ii) by individual glass reinforced plastic letters and numbers approximately 2mm in thickness.These to be fixed to the hull with epoxy adhesive, and painted with suitable paint and coated with translucent epoxy resin;

(iii) where metal or plastic plates have been used these must be fixed by the use of epoxy adhesives.Metal or plastic plates secured by adhesives should be coated with translucent epoxy resin after they have been fixed in position.

Commencement Information

I16 Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

5.  A fishing vessel is to be marked as follows:— U.K.

(a) The name of the vessel and the port of choice shall be painted in white on a black background or in black on a white background outside the stern of the boat in letters which shall not be less than 8 centimetres in height and 1.5 centimetres in breadth, and

(b) the port letters and the [F6 port number] shall be painted or displayed on both sides of the bow and on each quarter, as high above the water as possible so as to be clearly visible from the sea and the air, in white on a black background or black on a white background;

(c) for vessels not over 17 metres in length, the height of the port letters and [F7 port] number shall be at least 25 centimetres with a line thickness of at least 4 centimetres;

(d) for vessels over 17 metres in length, the height of the [F8 port letters and port number] shall be at least 45 centimetres with a line thickness of at least 6 centimetres;

(e) the port letters and [F9 port number] shall in addition be painted or displayed on the wheel house top or some other prominent horizontal surface;

(f) the vessel’s official number shall be carved into the main beam of the vessel or, if that is not possible, marked or fixed thereon in the manner prescribed in paragraph 4(a) above.

Textual Amendments

F6 Words in Sch. 3 para. 5(b) substituted (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 22(a)

F7 Word in Sch. 3 para. 5(c) inserted (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 22(b)

F8 Words in Sch. 3 para. 5(d) substituted (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 22(c)

F9 Words in Sch. 3 para. 5(e) substituted (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 22(d)

Commencement Information

I17 Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

6.  A scale of decimetres, or metres and decimetres, denoting a draught of water shall be marked on a ship, other than an exempted ship, on each side of its stem and its stern post, as follows:— U.K.

(a) in figures in two-decimetre intervals, if the scale is in decimetres; and

(b) in figures at each metre interval and at intervening two-decimetre intervals, if the scale is in metres and decimetres;

the capital letter ‘M’ being placed after each metre figure; the top figure of the scale showing both the metre and (except where it marks a full metre interval) the decimetre figure; the lower line of the figures, or figures and letters (as the case may be), coinciding with the draught line denoted thereby; the figures and letters being not less than one decimetre in length and being marked by being cut in and painted white or yellow on a dark ground, or in such other way as the Secretary of State approves.

Commencement Information

I18 Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

7.  The name of a ship shall be marked in Roman letters and any numerals shall be in Roman or [F10 Arabic] numerals. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F10 Word in Sch. 3 para. 7 substituted (1.1.1999) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/2976), regs. 1, 29

Commencement Information

I19 Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

Regulations 36 and 82

SCHEDULE 4 U.K. DETAILS TO GO ON REGISTER

1.  The following information is to be registered about each owner who is an individual:— U.K.

(a) surname, forename and title,

(b) address,

(c) nationality,

(d) number of shares owned by him, and if held jointly, with whom the shares are held,

(e) the name of the managing owner.

Commencement Information

I20 Sch. 4 para. 1 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

2.  The following information is to be registered about each owner which is a body corporate:— U.K.

(a) name of owner,

(b) the address of its registered office,

(c) country of incorporation,

(d) where it is a body corporate incorporated in the United Kingdom or in a relevant British possession, its principal place of business,

(e) where it is a body corporate incorporated in a member State F11 ..., its place of business in the United Kingdom,

(f) number of shares owned by the company, and if held jointly, with whom the shares are held.

Textual Amendments

F11 Words in Sch. 4 para. 2(e) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Merchant Shipping (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1221), reg. 2(b), Sch. para. 1(8); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Commencement Information

I21 Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

3.  The following information is to be registered about:— U.K.

(a) any representative person, and

(b) in respect of fishing vessels, any charterer:—

(i) the full name of the individual or body corporate,

(ii) the address of the individual, or the place of business in the United Kingdom of the body corporate.

Commencement Information

I22 Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

4.  The following information is to be registered about ships registered or to be registered on Part I of the Register:— U.K.

(a) name,

[F12 (b) either the IMO number or the International Standards Organisation Hull Identification Number (HIN), as appropriate,]

(c) radio call sign,

(d) port of choice,

(e) official number,

(f) year of build,

(g) method of propulsion e.g. whether sail, steam, motor or dumb,

(h) where built,

(i) name and address of builders,

(j) date keel laid/when built,

(k) length-metric units,

(l) breadth-metric units,

(m) depth-metric units,

(n) type of ship e.g. dry cargo, oil tanker, passenger, bulk carrier,

(o) material used to construct hull,

[F13 (p) such of the following tonnages as are specified in the certificate of survey: gross, net and registered,]

(s) make and model of engine(s),

(t) total power of engines in kilowatts.

Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 4 para. 4(b) substituted (1.1.1999) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/2976), regs. 1, 30(a)

F13 Sch. 4 para. 4(p) substituted for Sch. 4 para. 4(p)-(r) (1.1.1999) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/2976), regs. 1, 30(b)

Commencement Information

I23 Sch. 4 para. 4 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

5.  The following is to be registered about fishing vessels registered or to be registered on Part II of the Register:— U.K.

(a) official number F14 ...,

(b) IMO number,

(c) port letters and [F15 port number],

(d) name,

(e) radio call sign,

(f) whether full or simple registration,

(g) material used to construct hull,

(h) name of builder,

(i) year of build,

(j) place and country of build,

(k) date of entry into service,

(l) overall length-metric units,

(m) registered length-metric units,

(n) breadth-metric units,

(o) depth-metric units,

(p) gross tonnage,

(q) net tonnage,

[F16 (r) maximum continuous engine power in kilowatts, or, if the owner notifies the Registrar of a modification, permanently de-rated engine power in kilowatts,]

(s) make and model of engine.

[F17 (t) number of cylinders,

(u) number of engines,

(v) number of revolutions per minute,

(w) modification explanation.]

Textual Amendments

F14 Words in Sch. 4 para. 5(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Fisheries (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/746), regs. 1, 5; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F15 Words in Sch. 4 para. 5(c) substituted (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 23(a)

F16 Sch. 4 para. 5(r) substituted (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 23(b)

F17 Sch. 4 paras. 5(t)-(w) added (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 23(c)

Commencement Information

I24 Sch. 4 para. 5 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

6.  In addition to the information in either paragraph 4 or 5 the following is to be registered in respects of bareboat charter ships:— U.K.

(a) the name and address of the owner,

(b) the name and address of the charterer,

(c) the name and address of any representative person,

[F18 (d) the unique number allocated to the ship for identification purposes by its primary register,]

(e) its country of original registration,

(f) commencement date of the charter period and its expiry date,

(g) the name by which the ship is known on the primary register (or a translation of that name).

Textual Amendments

F18 Sch. 4 para. 6(d) substituted (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 24

Commencement Information

I25 Sch. 4 para. 6 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

Regulations 37, 82 and 121

SCHEDULE 5 U.K. CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY

1.  A certificate of registry for a ship registered or to be registered on Part I of the Register shall contain:— U.K.

(a) the full name and address of the owner(s),

(b) the number of shares owned by each owner and if any are jointly owned, with whom they are owned

(c) the following information about the ship:—

(i) name,

[F19 (ii) either the IMO number or HIN number, as appropriate,]

(iii) radio call sign,

(iv) port of choice,

(v) official number,

(vi) year of build,

(vii) method of propulsion e.g.whether sail, steam, motor or dumb,

(viii) length-metric units,

(ix) breadth-metric units,

(x) depth-metric units,

(xi) type of ship e.g. dry cargo, oil tanker, passenger, bulk carrier,

[F20 (xii) such of the following tonnages as are specified in the certificate of survey; gross, net and registered,]

(xv) engine make and model,

(xvi) engine power in kilowatts,

(d) the date of issue of the certificate,

(e) the date the certificate expires.

Textual Amendments

F19 Sch. 5 para. 1(c)(ii) substituted (1.1.1999) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/2976), regs. 1, 31(a)(i)

F20 Sch. 5 para. 1(c)(xii) substituted for Sch. 5 para. 1(c)(xii)-(xiv) (1.1.1999) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/2976), regs. 1, 31(a)(ii)

Commencement Information

I26 Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

2.  A certificate of registry for a fishing vessel registered or to be registered on Part II of the Register shall contain:— U.K.

(a) the name and address of each owner,

(b) the name and address of any charterer,

(c) the number of shares and, if any are jointly owned, with whom they are owned,

(d) the following details about the vessel:

(i) name,

(ii) port of choice and [F21 port number],

(iii) official number,

(iv) IMO number,

(v) radio call sign,

(vi) registered length,

(vii) overall length,

(viii) breadth,

(ix) depth,

(x) net tonnage,

(xi) gross tonnage,

(xii) engine make and model,

[F22 (xiii) maximum continuous engine power, in kilowatts, or if the owner notifies the Registrar of a modification, permanently de-rated engine power in kilowatts,]

(xiv) year of build,

(xv) date of entry into service,

[F23 (xvi) modification explanation]

(e) the date and time of the issue of the certificate,

(f) the date of expiry of the certificate.

[F24 (g) the kind of registration (i.e. whether it is full or simple registration).]

Textual Amendments

F21 Words in Sch. 5 para. 2(d)(ii) substituted (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 25(a)

F22 Sch. 5 para. 2(d)(xiii) substituted (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 25(b)

F23 Sch. 5 para. 2(d)(xvi) added (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 25(c)

F24 Sch. 5 para. 2(g) added (1.1.1999) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/2976), regs. 1, 31(b)

Commencement Information

I27 Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

3.  Bareboat Charter Ships U.K.

A certificate of bareboat charter [F25 registry] for ships registered or to be registered on Part IV of the Register shall contain the details prescribed by either paragraph 1(a), (c), (d) and (e) (for ships other than fishing vessels) or paragraph 2(a), (b), (d), (e) and (f) (for fishing vessels) and the following:—

(a) the name and address of the charterer,

[F26 (b) the unique number allocated to the ship for identification purposes by its primary register,]

(c) country of primary registration,

(d) original name (or a [F27 translation] thereof) if different from its registered name.

Textual Amendments

F25 Word in Sch. 5 para. 3 inserted (1.1.1999) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/2976), regs. 1, 31(c)

F26 Sch. 5 para. 3(b) substituted (10.1.2000) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships, and Tonnage) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3206), regs. 1, 26

F27 Word in Sch. 5 para. 3(d) substituted (21.3.1994) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/541), regs. 1, 17

Commencement Information

I28 Sch. 5 para. 3 in force at 21.3.1994, see reg. 1(1)

Regulations 7 and 87D

[F28 SCHEDULE 6 U.K. Approved Countries

Textual Amendments

F28 Sch. 6 inserted (29.3.2019) by The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/509), regs. 1(2), 32

The approved countries are—

(a) Argentina

(b) Aruba

(c) Bahrain

(d) Brazil

(e) the Canary Islands

(f) China

(g) the Faroe Islands

(h) Haiti

(i) Israel

(j) Japan

(k) Liberia

(l) Madeira

(m) the Marshall Islands

(n) Monaco

(o) Panama

(p) South Korea

(q) Switzerland

(r) Suriname

(s) the United Arab Emirates, and

(t) the United States of America.]