Change of nameU.K.
52.—(1) An owner of a registered ship may apply to the Registrar to change the name of the ship.The application shall be made in a form approved by the Secretary of State and shall, subject to regulation 111 (Dispensing with production of certificate), be accompanied by the certificate of registry.
(2) If it appears to the Registrar that the name complies with Schedule 1 (Approval of names) he shall issue a marking note to the owner.