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Guernsey & Jersey Yacht Registration

by Emily Morris | 1 Jan 2021

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• Non-EU jurisdictions for both VAT and crew employment.
• No tax on any profits earned.

Ports of Registry

• No chain of title required for Guernsey registration – only a Bill of Sale with Deletion Certificate – British entities only qualify as registered owner.
• No annual tonnage tax. 10 year Certificate of Registry renewal.
• Jersey requirements same as UK for 5 year chain of title – Renewable 3 month Provisional Certificate of Registry available – EU/Commonwealth companies or persons are qualified for registered ownership.
• Guernsey Representative required for yacht over 24m. Jersey Representative if owned by company of different jurisdiction.
• Names approved by Registrars direct.
• Guernsey can accept yachts up to 150GRT and charter yachts up to 24m.
• Registrar only approves markings.
• Jersey can accept Private Pleasure yachts up to 399GRT and charter yachts up to 24m/150GRT under Small Yacht Code (may apply on tonnage not length depending on the yacht) .
• Easy name reservation procedure.
• Simplified form of measurement for yachts under 24m.

We oversee the whole registration process resulting in the delivery of the Certificate of Registry

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A Quick Guide to Registering Your Explorer Yacht in Jersey.

All yachts must have registration in a fixed jurisdiction, and our Explorer Yacht Vanguard is no exception. We initially envisaged a registration in the USA but changed our minds due to the impossibility of obtaining adequate insurance.

Our next choice was the Red Ensign of the UK and Commonwealth nations. I spent most of my sea time under the Red Ensign. I have a nostalgic connection. We chose Jersey Registry in the same way as Hull No 1 ( Mobius ). We were provisionally accepted by Pantaneous Insurance, who we discovered also insured Mobius and were familiar with the design and her performance.

Registering is not a complicated process but is also one where not many of us have much direct experience. So this is how we did it.

Ownership of our Explorer Yacht

Ownership - it is typical practice in the USA to keep significant assets in individual companies (LLC), locally known as "pass-through entities." This helps minimize collateral risks in the case of litigation. We used a local firm to register her with a single entity LLC in Newport, RI, USA.

Pre-approval

We then contacted the Jersey Small Ship Registry. The staff reply promptly and are a dream to work with, seeming well aware of the novice status of each applicant. The first step is to appoint a local representative.

We used Pierce Barker, a super nice chap, and completed form JR08 - "Appointment of a Local Representative."

You will then need to complete an application to register your chosen name using form JR01 - "Application to Register an Individual" OR JR01A - "Application to Register a Company." We did this, allowing us three months to arrange the correct documentation.

Form JR25 contains details of the applicable fees.

Note 1: they will need original wet ink copies of all documents submitted except the final JR10 - "Ships Carving and Marking Note."

Note 2: on this and subsequent forms, it is necessary to sign as the corporate body (owning the vessel) and the individual (possessing the Body Corporate or LLC). The two are the same signature but, in law, different entities.

Final Registry

The next act to organize is the Tonnage Survey.

Use the International Institute of Marine Surveying form, MCA-V8-09-10-18.

Tonnage Surveys are conducted by a surveyor approved and accepted by the Jersey Registry. We used Joe Rowles, our UK MCA surveyor appointed by the British Government (UK MCA) and, by default, acceptable to the Jersey Registry. It's a mathematical exercise calculating the Gross Registered Tonnage of the vessel and has nothing to do with its displacement. More like how many barrels of tar or tobacco it can carry. Bizarrely, you pay for this, but it's sent directly to the Registry. Please don't ask me why; I am clueless.

You will need several documents for the next stage. If you have registered through a company, then you will need copies of the following:

For the LLC, an original copy of the Certificate of Incorporation, including details of the beneficial owners of that corporate body and Articles of Association.

An original copy of Form JR05 - "Declaration of Eligibility/Appointment of a Representative Person" dated after the Bill of Sale or Proof of Ownership from the Yard.

The Builders Certificate can come from the Yard or use form JR03 - "Builders Certificate ." If from the Yard, it must contain all the information requested on JR03.

Proof of Ownership from the Yard. In Turkey, this is issued when the keel is first laid, i.e., you own the construction from Day 1.

A "Sanctions Letter" complying with the UK and EU Economic Sanctions and declaring that you are not Russian, like Vodka or an otherwise sanctioned individual or corporate entity.

Form JR25 contains a schedule of fees for this stage. They can be paid by card over the telephone and are very reasonable.

The last act

Complete all the above, and you are nearly there. The final stage is to attach the name and Port of Registry (Jersey) in a way compliant with the requirements of:

Form JR10- "Ships Carving and Marking Note."

The Jersey Registry will send this form to you for completion. The name and Port of Registry are affixed to the Stern and Tonnage Plate to some substantial hull members. Take photographic evidence of this and send it back to the Registry.

Now have a good day.

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Our Explorer Yacht Tender

We have a 5m water jet tender under construction at Habbeke shipyard in the Netherlands. Under US Coast Guard's purview, it is illegal to operate an unregistered tender when "carrying passengers or out of the line of sight of the mother ship". Other jurisdictions have similar restrictions, so we will similarly register the tender in Jersey. (we also get an independent AIS address for this to help track her). Same process a s above. It may be a bit of a pain with a cruising license, but it is better to be legal if staying a while.

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Offshore Yacht Registration

The largest British Channel Islands, Jersey is the most popular yacht registration port in the world. It is an independent jurisdiction. The island is governed by a separate "parliament" of Jersey, while, at the same time, it is subordinate to the British crown when it comes to defense and foreign affairs. Jersey is an international financial center with a solid base. It is based on political stability, low taxation, and other favorable environments. The island frequently hosts commercial and private pleasure yachts up to 399 GT, based and used anywhere in the world.

Who is allowed to register a yacht in Jersey? It can be done by companies and individuals who are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, the European Union, and other territories, who have full rights to register water transport. A particular advantage of registering in Jersey is the ability to issue a temporary registration to cover shipping after a yacht deal has been closed. Jersey is not subject to the EU VAT in financial matters. Therefore non-EU owners who want to work in Europe without VAT and have the full right to temporary exit (import) following benefits.

To use your yacht commercially in Greece and the rest of the EU is the optimal registration option at no extra cost. In this situation, you don't even need to create a company in Greece. This commercial vessel registration package contains everything you need to conduct a charter business. It is based on the widespread registration of commercial yachts in Poland.

Greece boasts a fairly developed charter industry in the EU. At the moment, it is showing an excellent package of charter licenses from all members of the European Union. This package is based on the Polish registration of commercial yachts. The Greek authorities have complexly officially accepted this registration package. It can be used by all vessels that are not more than 24 m in length.This commercial registration is valid not only in Greece. It is relevant throughout the EU.

Pre-registration is issued after 48 hours, after which you can use it. If the boat is less than 24 m long - the Polish Boat Register is the best solution for registering water transport. In this situation, you can register a yacht, boat, or jet ski in Poland, having received a lifelong document without the need to renew it. Poland is a full member of the EU. Therefore, boat registration on the territory of this country is popular among private yacht owners, charters, operators, and pleasure boats.

Starting in 2021, citizens of non-EU countries have the right to register a Polish boat for themselves. As a result, the cost of paperwork is reduced and there is no need to wait long for all operations to be carried out. Yacht owners are not required to inspect the vessel, which saves money. Also, one of the pluses of the Polish register is the receipt of a temporary registration for two days until the final registration finishes. As a result, you have every right to use the registration of a Polish boat almost immediately. All registration will be ready 3-4 weeks after the submission of the required package of papers.

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The British Register of Ships & The Red Ensign Group

A yacht owner is faced by a bewildering variety of shipping registers vying for the opportunity of registering their yacht.

There is however one register that stand out above all other flags as the best choice for nearly any yacht of any size and type – the British Register of Ships.

It is for good reason that the British Register of Ships is the number one internationally valid title register for yachts.

No other registry can offer the same combination of tradition, reputation, prestige and quality as the British Register of Ships.

The ‘Red Ensign’ flown by all British registered yachts is widely regarded as the flag of choice for the discerning yacht owner.

The British Register of Ships is divided into a number of separate shipping registries who collectively are known as the ‘Red Ensign Group’.

The Red Ensign Group is made up from the United Kingdom, the Crown Dependencies (Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey) and the UK Overseas Territories (Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, St Helena and the Turks & Caicos Islands).

Any vessel registered in the UK, a Crown Dependency or UK Overseas Territory, is a “British Ship” and is entitled to fly the Red Ensign.

The registries forming the Red Ensign Group are divided into two categories:

Category 1 registers are capable of registering yachts of unlimited tonnage and type. Registers are:

Bermuda; British Virgin Islands (BVI); Cayman Islands; Gibraltar; Isle of Man; and United Kingdom.

Category 2 registers are capable of registering yachts and pleasure vessels of up to 150 gross tons (GT). This limit can be extended to 400GT with an agreement in place with the UK. Registers are:

Anguilla; Falkland Islands; Guernsey; Jersey; Montserrat; St Helena; and Turks & Caicos Islands. 

Oceanskies specialise in the registration of yachts under the Red Ensign.

For further information detailing the advantages of the most popular individual Red Ensign Group registries for yachts please feel free to consult our guides on the following links:

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Yacht Registration - Jersey

Jersey is a category 2 Red Ensign flag and is suited to yachts up to 400 GT.  The principal port of registry is Jersey. 

Yacht Registration – Jersey

Jersey yacht registration.

The benefits include:  

• membership of the Red Ensign Group (REG)
• regulated by the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• linked with Jersey’s well-regulated offshore finance centre
• VAT-free temporary importation into EU for non-EU residents
• renewal every 10 years with no annual charge
• commercial coding recognition (available from an authorised commercial coding surveyor)
• social security insurance exemptions

jersey yacht registration

Jersey is a category 2 Red Ensign flag and is suited to yachts up to 400 GT.  The principal port of registry is Jersey.

United kingdom yacht registration

The UK is one of the world’s leading maritime locations and has 116 UK ports of registry.  This enables owners to secure their preferred yacht name.    The UK  register is regulated by the United Kingdom’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA)

BVI yacht registration

The British Virgin Islands is a non EU jurisdiction for VAT and crew employment and is frequently chosen by owners wishing to benefit from temporary admission when visiting EU waters.  The Ports of Registry are: Road Town, White Bay and Gorda Sound.

cayman islands yacht registration

The Cayman Islands is a non EU jurisdiction for VAT and crew employment and is frequently chosen by owners wishing to benefit from temporary admission when visiting EU waters.  The Ports of Registry are:George Town, The Creek and Bloody Bay.

isle of man yacht registration

The Isle of Man is a category 1 Red Ensign flag and is one of the most popular flags for both commercial and pleasure yacht registrations.  The Ports of registry are: Douglas, Peel, Castletown and Ramsey

guernsey yacht registration

The Guernsey registry is also part of the Red Ensign group is open to pleasure yachts up to 150 GT.  The principal port of registry is Guernsey.

malta yacht registration

Malta is the 6th largest ship registry in the world and is one of the most popular EU flags for yacht registration with circa 800 yachts registered.  Yachts of any size may register for pleasure use and yachts of 15 metres or more can register for commercial use.  The sole port of registry is Valletta.

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Boat registration serves as a crucial measure to enhance safety, security, and the effective enforcement of marine regulations. The procedures and prerequisites for registration may differ based on the type and size of the boat, ensuring a tailored approach to meet the specific needs of varying vessels.

What are the main advantages of registering under the Jersey flag:

• International Reputation: Jersey's flag is associated with a high standard of quality and adherence to international maritime regulations.
• Tax Benefits: Registering a yacht in Jersey may offer favorable tax advantages and exemptions.
• Efficient Registration Process: Jersey provides an efficient and streamlined registration process for yacht owners.
• Legal Protections: Owners benefit from the legal protections and support provided by Jersey's well-established maritime legal framework.
• Access to Expertise: The jurisdiction offers access to a pool of experienced maritime professionals and services.
• Flexible Ownership Structures: Jersey allows for flexible ownership structures, accommodating the preferences and needs of yacht owners.
• Global Recognition: A Jersey flag on a yacht enhances its global recognition and marketability.
• Commitment to Safety: Jersey's commitment to safety standards ensures that registered yachts comply with rigorous safety measures.

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Jersey Yacht Registration or register in Poland (see bottom of page)

We can register your boat in Jersey or in 20 other flag registration jurisdictions. As the largest flag registration company we have a lot of experience in the registration of yachts in Jersey.

When registering your boat it is important to first discuss with a boat registration specialist the best place to do this. This choice will depend on a number of factors including; type of use (private, bare boat or commercial), size and tonnage of your boat, private or corporate owned and even if the VSAT has been paid (if in Europe).

Start by contacting us and give us a short explanation of your personal circumstances. We can then advise you on where to register your boat. Your nationality does NOT matter as there are many “open” register countries that will accept boat owners from any country!

One recommendation is: register your boat in Poland from € 420,- and it is valid for life (no renewal cost) Do you need a European Union flag registration that is valid around the world and is available to all nationalities? We can provide you with a Polish (EU) flag registration. This registration is valid for the lifetime of the boat and therefore you will not need to renew your paperwork. The Polish Registration is an actual vessel flag registration and is valid around the world with no limitations.

The whole process is very simple, as you do not need a yacht survey and we can arrange a fully valid provisional registration in 2 days. The cost is from €420,- this is all-inclusive and a one-time fee with no renewal fee.

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Bill passes to raise NJ gas tax 2 cents and add fee on EVs to fund roads, NJ Transit

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The bill to renew the state Transportation Trust Fund is now awaiting Gov. Phil Murphy's signature after it cleared both legislative chambers Monday.

The back-to-back votes come just two weeks after the bill was introduced. It includes an annual 2-cent rise in the gas tax and a new registration fee for zero-emission vehicles to help fund state road projects and NJ Transit's capital needs.

The legislation was hurried through committees without amendments despite some concerns from Democrats and outcry from Republicans that no effort was made to seek bipartisan support.

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Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese, D-Bergen, a sponsor of one of the bills and chairman of the transportation committee, said on the floor Monday that it was critical to pass the bill, which reauthorizes the fund for five years and increases potential borrowing to more than $15 billion, up from about $12 billion.

"Without such renewal, ongoing projects will languish, costs will skyrocket, reminiscent of the hardships endured during previous shutdowns that some of you may have been here to face," Calabrese said, referring to when the TTF expired in 2016 and capital projects around the state stopped for four months while then-Gov. Chris Christie and the Legislature worked out a deal to reauthorize the fund.

There was, however, some bipartisan opposition to the bill Monday, with three Democratic senators and five Democratic Assembly members representing districts in Gloucester, Burlington and Camden counties voting against it.

Sen. John Burzichelli, D-Gloucester, voted in favor of the bill during last week's budget committee hearing but warned there would be "ongoing work past this committee vote" and looked forward to "continued discussion on some of the finer points we talked about." He voted against the bill Monday.

Sen. Andrew Zwicker, D-Somerset, also voiced concerns at that hearing and wanted to see more discussion take place, but he voted in favor of the bill Monday.

"I’m very comfortable with the bill. We had a lot of discussion outside of today about looking holistically at electric vehicles," Zwicker said Monday, adding that there is more discussion taking place to refine policies around zero-emission vehicles.

Pushback from environmentalists and car sellers

Among the contentious parts of the bill that received pushback from environmental activists and car sellers is a new $250 registration fee for purchasers of zero-emission vehicles, on top of the regular registration fee for all other types of vehicles. This would amount to an additional $1,200 at the time of sale, because in New Jersey four years of registration fees are due at the time of purchase. Combined with Murphy's proposal to phase out the sales tax exemption on electric vehicles, this would significantly add to the sticker price and could lower the incentive among car buyers to go green.

"To do anything to discourage EVs in this state is a serious policy mistake," Sen. Bob Smith, D-Middlesex, said just before adding that he would still vote for the bill. "I’m hoping that in the budget negotiations we can talk to the front office and see if we can try to temper this a little bit."

Among the reasons the fees were proposed is to begin requiring zero-emission vehicles to pay into the TTF, which they currently don't do because they don't use gas and therefore don't pay the gas tax. That tax is considered a user fee for using the roads and goes directly into the fund that supports road and bridge repairs, expansions and improvement projects.

Though some see the registration fee for zero-emission vehicles as a way of their "paying their fair share," environmentalists testified that it's a "punitive" fee and other proposals should have been considered that would have mimicked a user fee, such as charging vehicles for electricity use at public charging stations or a fee for the number of miles traveled .

Neither of those ideas was included in the legislation, even as concerns rise nationally about relying on a gas tax to fund transportation projects as electric vehicle purchases rapidly increase.

For Republicans, the bigger unaddressed issues were about increasing another tax on New Jersey residents when budgeting alternatives could have been considered, like using surplus or debt defeasance to lower debt service obligations.

"Having the knee-jerk reaction to fix a problem by raising taxes has made New Jersey one of the worst-taxed states in the nation and made it completely unaffordable to our families," said Sen. Anthony Bucco, the Senate minority leader, from Morris County.

Five Republican Assembly members voted in favor of the bill.

REPRESENTATION

Since 2004, individuals who are not ordinarily resident in Jersey or companies that do not have a principle place of business in Jersey are required to appoint a local representative, known as a Representative Person. The Representative Person can be an individual or a corporate body and must be based in Jersey. 

The Representative Person simple provides a legal link to the island, and provides a local address to which the register can legally serve papers should the owner be untraceable. Jersey Harbours will continue to correspond directly with the owner, the representative being a secondary contact. **

Blue Water Supplies offers inexpensive representation to individuals and companies that do not have an existing link to the island, or those who prefer not to burden friends or associates with unnecessary responsibility. Blue Water Supplies is a Jersey company specialising in the supply of marine equipment all over the world for all vessels but in particular those undertaking extended voyages such as trans-Atlantic or circumnavigations and now has a large portfolio of vessels which it represents, including private vessels, company owners and charter fleets. Blue Water Supplies is also a member of Jersey Maritime International, the British Marine Federation, the Marine Trades Association and the Jersey Marine Traders Federation. 

If your vessel is already registered in Jersey or you are currently registering a vessel in Jersey and you wish to appoint Blue Water Supplies as your representative person, please complete the form below and forward this to us by email. 

**The legal owner retains all legal responsibility for the vessel, it’s registration and fees. The representative person cannot be held responsible for the owners failure to meet any of his or her legal obligations. 

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Change of Ownership, Amending Registration or Full Registration

​​changing the ownership of a vessel already registered at ports of jersey.

The vendor must complete a bill of sale and the purchaser must complete a declaration of eligibility.

If the vessel is to be company owned, a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation must also be provided by the new owner and an appointment of authorised officer form. These forms must be returned to the Ships’ Registry with the Certificate of Registry, a copy of your passport (if individual ownership) and the prescribed fee.

Following the death of a registered owner, contact the Ships’ Registry for personal service.

Changing the name of a vessel

If you want to change the name of your currently registered vessel, you must complete an application form for change of name, and return it to the Ships’ Registry with the Certificate of Registry for amending and the prescribed fee.

Applying for a duplicate / replacement Certificate of Registry

If you have lost your Certificate or if it has become illegible, you may apply for a replacement by completing an application form and paying the prescribed fee.

If the vessel is owned by a company the form must be completed by the current nominated authorised officer.

Change an address / engine / authorised officer / representative person / managing owner / other particulars

You must complete the appropriate form and return it to the Ships’ Registry with the Certificate of Registry and the prescribed fee.

There is no charge for a change of address for individuals.

Apply for a transcript / copy of the register

Write, telephone, fax, or email the request to the Ships’ Registry, detailing the vessel’s name or official number with the prescribed fee and a return address for receiving the transcript.

Apply for a certified copy of a document

Contact the Ships’ Registry with the name of the document required and pay the prescribed fee.

Personally inspecting the register

The register is a public register and is available for inspection during normal working hours. A fee must be paid upon inspection.

Transfer port from / to Jersey

For transfer from Jersey, you must complete a request for transfer of port form and return it to the Ships’ Registry with the Certificate of Registry and the prescribed fee.

You must also contact the new REG port of registry in order to follow their requirements.

For transfer to Jersey, you must complete an application to register form, a declaration of eligibility form, and provide a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation if it is to be company owned.

You will also have to contact the current REG port of registry and ask them to send the relative information to the Ships’ Registry.

Transfers may be made within any of the REG registries:

• Isle of Man
• Cayman Islands
• British Virgin Islands
• Falkland Islands
• Turks and Caicos

Keeping the registration of a vessel in another jurisdiction and registering in Jersey

This is only possible if someone else charters the vessel from you whilst you remain the legal owner.

This is known as ‘bareboat charter’ and to all intents and purposes the first registration is put into suspension.

The charterer registers the vessel in his own name and whilst on the Jersey register it will be subject to Jersey law. Contact the Ships’ Registry for further information.

Close a registration

You may request closure at any time by completing the request for closure form and returning it to the Ships’ Registry together with the Certificate of Registry for cancellation and the prescribed fee.

Apply for a closed transcript / certificate of deletion​

Anyone may apply for a closed transcript / certificate of deletion by contacting the Ships’ Registry and paying the prescribed fee. There is no specific form to request this.

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Boater indicted in the death of a woman swimming in Atlantic City

• Updated: Mar. 20, 2024, 9:10 p.m. |
• Published: Mar. 20, 2024, 1:28 p.m.

• Matthew Enuco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

An Atlantic City man was indicted Tuesday in the boating incident that killed a 79-year-old woman swimming in the intercoastal waterway last summer, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said Wednesday.

Jeffrey M. Jastrzembski, 54, of Atlantic City, was indicted on first degree aggravated manslaughter charges after being initially charged by authorities in January.

Investigators said Jastrzembski had a blood alcohol level between .19% and .23% at the time of the incident near the Albany Avenue Bridge last summer.

At around 5:15 p.m. on Aug. 12, 2023, Jastrzembski accelerated the boat he was operating toward the docks and aggressively turned to left causing the propeller to hit and kill Norma Michaels, 79, of Atlantic City, authorities said.

An attorney for Jastrzembski was not immediately reachable Wednesday for comment.

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