Form

Application form to register a UK fishing vessel

Form to obtain a certificate of registry from the UK maritime administration.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
22 May 2018
Last updated
25 February 2026 — See all updates

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Application to register a UK fishing vessel

Ref: MSF 4740B

PDF, 159 KB, 3 pages

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Details

Complete Declaration of eligibility to register a fishing vessel form (MSF 4728) to register a declaration of eligibility for Part 2 of the register with the Registry of Shipping and Seamen.

All sections of the form are to be completed.

The register is a public register from which any person can obtain a transcript of entries in the register.

Note: Every fishing vessel needs to be licenced to fish by the appropriate fisheries administration (for example, the Marine Management Organisation) before it may fish for profit. If you do not have a licence or licence entitlement you should consult your local fishery or port office before applying to register your vessel.

Updates to this page

Published 22 May 2018
Last updated 25 February 2026 show all updates

  1. Updated the telephone number and email address for the Registry of Shipping and Seaman.

  2. New version of declaration form and amended wording

  3. Added a new version of declaration form and amended wording

  4. First published.

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