The UK Register is one the oldest and most prestigious shipping registers in the world. The UK Register is operated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) who provide a flexible, responsive and customer focussed approach to those companies who wish to fly the Red Ensign.

Over the past few years this Agency has become more customer friendly, working with industry to ensure a smooth transfer of ships onto the UK Register without compromising on our principles of safer lives, safer ships, cleaner seas. In these challenging times – and with a particular emphasis on security in the maritime community – the MCA will continue to lead the way internationally by ensuring the safety and quality of the UK and REG fleet.

Further information on the MCA and the advantages of joining the UK Register can be found on the UK Ship Register website:

UK Ship Register Website

If you are considering flagging-in to the UK, please contact the UK Ship Register on: UK Ship Register Spring Place 105 Commercial Road Southampton SO15 1EG United Kingdom  Tel:  +44 (0) 23 8032 9197  Fax:  +44 (0) 23 8032 9447  E-mail: ukshipregister@mcga.gov.uk