Isle of Man Yacht Registration Summary
Isle of Man yacht registration summary is a free information resource designed to
inform the boating public about vessel registry requirements, recording methods, and title
search guidelines for the Crown Dependency Isle of Man. The data is maintained as an
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Isle
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Ship Registry
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Registry Overview
The Isle of Man Ship Registry is a British register of ships and yachts. It
qualifies enrolled vessels to display the red ensign.
Isle of Man is an island and self-governing British Crown Dependency in
the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Registration Office
The Isle of Man Ship Registry office is based in Douglas, Isle of Man, of the
British Isles. It also has representatives in China, Greece, Japan, Singapore, and Northern Europe.
Registration Requirements
Pleasure yachts of all types and sizes will qualify for
the Isle of Man yacht registry, although subject to certain
qualifications. The registry is also open to a wide array of individuals, bodies corporate and limited partnerships when qualified as British Citizens,
British Overseas Territory Citizens, and British Nationals. Citizens of other designated countries may also qualify.
Recording Methods
The Isle of Man has provisions for recording mortgages against flag registered vessels.
These are administered by the Isle of Man Ship Registry.
Registration Search
Transcripts of registry showing ownership, mortgages, and vessel particulars for yachts registered in Isle of Man are
available from the registrar's office, its overseas representatives, and most registration service companies.
