Form

Continuous synopsis record (CSR) forms and guidance MSF 5623

Complete the forms within MSF 5623, to apply for a new continuous synopsis record (CSR) or to make amendments to your CSR.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 17 April 2014
• Last updated: 24 September 2024 — See all updates

Documents

MSF 5623 a continuous synopsis record v 0324

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MSF 5623 b continuous synopsis record v 0618

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MSF 5623 c continuous synopsis record v 0618

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MSF 5623 d continuous synopsis record v 0618

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Details

Detailed guidance and forms for owners, operators and masters to apply to the Registry of Shipping and Seamen (RSS), for a new or amended continuous synopsis record (CSR).

The CSR is a form of log book that stays with the ship for its whole life, and records all changes of owner, flag, name, class, ISM etc.

The ship must keep its copy of the whole CSR onboard even when it:

• transfers to another flag state
• is sold to another owner
• is taken over by another bareboat charter
• another company assumes the responsibility of the ship operation

A CSR must be maintained for:

• passenger ships on international voyages
• cargo ships of 500GT and above on international voyages

The RSS issues CSRs for UK registered ships in the English language.

Published 17 April 2014
Last updated 24 September 2024 + show all updates

1. 24 September 2024

   Removed outdated reference to class A passenger ships operating domestic services within UK waters.

2. 13 March 2024

   MSF 5632 A has been updated to version 03/24.

3. 18 July 2018

   Latest revision of forms added

4. 22 May 2018

   New revision of documents

5. 18 May 2018

   New revision of MSF 5623 (Rev 05/18)

6. 17 April 2014

   First published.