The Register of British Ships at the port of Guernsey is part of the British Red Ensign Group and operates a Category 2 register for vessels up to 150 G.T. Legislation, to be introduced soon, will see this tonnage limit increase to under 400 G.T.

Guernsey, the second largest of the Channel Islands, has a long maritime history and holds firmly to its British identity. Over the last 110 years the Registry has enjoyed an active role in providing a valuable service to commercial and private vessel owners.

The Island, which is not part of the UK, maintains its Registry operations as a separate British territory, with the UK providing control over certain operational areas. Since 2000 the Registry has been administered by the States of Guernsey’s Harbour Authority, a division of the Public Services Department.

The Registry maintains a high service standard to applicants for full British Registration (Part I), Fishing Vessel and Small Ships Registration. Specific eligibility requirements, relating to residency within the Bailiwick of Guernsey, exist for Fishing Vessel and Small Ship registration. However, provided a majority of the shares in a vessel is owned by a British national or British company incorporated in a relevant British territory or dominion, there are few other restrictions on eligibility for full British registration.

For further details contact www.shipsregistry.gov.gg or:

Registry of British Ships
P.O. Box 631
St Julian’s Emplacement
St Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 1SR