Local Registration
Under the Boats and Surf-Riding (Control) (Jersey)
Regulations,1969, all craft of 8 feet or over in length owned by a
person ordinarily resident in the Island must be registered with
Jersey Harbours. Local registrations are split into two different
categories depending on the type and speed of craft. A brief
explanation of these is as follows:-
1) Boats
and Surf-Riding (Control) (Jersey) Regulations 1969 Part 6 /32 (1) includes any mechanically propelled vessel
under 30 feet in overall length
designed for or capable of traveling on the sea at a speed in excess of 12 knots.
The craft will be allocated a 'JY' number which must be displayed on
both sides of the hull where it will be visible at all times.
The letters and numbers must be black on white, 6 inches high and 1¼
inches wide. Certificates of Registration
expire on the 31st January each year and therefore must be renewed
before the craft is used. (NB A craft on a mooring or berth is classified
as in use). Evidence of adequate third party liability
insurance (minimum £500,000) must be produced to enable registration
under this category.
This category
also includes personal
watercraft which must also be registered on an annual basis. In
addition to the allocated 'JY' number a 2 digit identity number (PWC
number) may be allocated to assist with craft markings. In these
circumstances the PWC number must be displayed on both sides of the
hull, black on white, 6 inches high and 1¼
inches wide. The 'JY' number can be smaller in size and displayed
anywhere on the craft. Evidence of third party liability
insurance must again be produced. Please note that fishing vessels (J
boats) which are under 30 feet in length and capable of speeds in
excess of 12 knots also fall into this category and must be registered
annually
JY/J Registration Form
2) Boats and Surf-Riding (Control) (Jersey) Regulations 1969 Part 3 /8
(1) includes any boat of 8 feet or over in length but excludes vessels
registered under Part 6 (as detailed above) The registration is required once
only, but it must be re-registered by the new owner when ownership changes.
Registration Form
Sailboards, Surfboards, Kayaks, Canoes and Kite Surfers must also be registered, but this process
is mostly completed through the respective
clubs and associations who will provide third party liability
insurance with club membership.
Vessels
which are fishing for profit are required to be registered with a 'J'
number and a licence must be issued by the Environment Department.
Either Part 6 or Part 3 registration will apply (see above) depending
on the type of vessel and engine power.
When a locally registered craft is sold within or outside of the
island, or changes ownership, a
'Notice of Sale' form must be completed and delivered to Jersey
Harbours at Maritime House. This form must also be completed
if the boat is scrapped or declared a total loss.
Visiting craft are exempt from registration apart from those which
fall under the Part 6 category, when a temporary visitor's registration
must be obtained from Jersey Harbours. To facilitate this registration,
proof of current third party liability cover must be presented at
the time of application. This may be completed in advance of
the visit by mail.
There are many more Regulations within the Boats and Surf-Riding
(Control) (Jersey) Regulations 1969 which cover areas such as speed,
driving, noise, markings, hire, etc and a complete copy of the current
Regulations is available from the States Greffe Bookshop upon request.
If you would like further advice or information you may, of course,
contact the Registrations Department at Maritime House.
Charges
Parking - When visiting Jersey Harbours to
register your vessel, parking is available in the slip road to the
east side of Maritime House. Please park in
the bays marked 20mins only and display a paycard or disc.
