The Benefits of Jersey as a Port of British Registry
 
  • A Crown Dependency which has enjoyed a unique relationship with the English Crown since 1204.

  • Active in ship registry since 1803 - Jersey offers over 200 years of experience.

  • A member of the coveted Red Ensign Group (REG).  Registration is regulated by the UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA).

  • Stringent measures maintain the respect and competency of the Jersey Registry.

  • The Jersey Registry specialises in pleasure yachts, up to 400 tons, but is also able to register small commercial vessels up to 150 tons

  • The Jersey commercial vessel code of practice is published on this website.

  • At present, Jersey has some 2,150 pleasure vessels on its register.

  • Jersey, with its three marinas and expanding marine leisure industry, already plays host to a large number of Jersey registered pleasure craft. 

  • Linked with its established reputation as a well-regulated offshore finance centre, Jersey has the associated maritime legal, company formation and banking expertise to assist potential pleasure craft owners to register in Jersey.

  • Vessel management is readily available in Jersey to provide the Owner with a full range of services for his marine asset.

  • Jersey registered pleasure craft enjoy the benefits of flying the well respected Red Ensign and the services of the British Consulate are available to owners in connection with their vessel.

  • When considering pleasure yacht registration, Jersey is an acknowledged market leader as the choice of port of registry.

  • Registration at the Port of Jersey is renewed on a 10 year basis as opposed to other UK Ports where registration expires after 5 years.  This helps the owner to reduce his ongoing renewal costs.

  • Jersey still produces the original-style A3 Certificate enclosed in the hardback cover (Blue Book) which has kept its popularity since RSS Cardiff has been producing Certificates on A4 laminated sheets, as standard.

Jersey - British Yacht Registry for the Discerning Owner