Vessels (dinghy or zodiac, etc.) that are considered part of the lifesaving equipment of the registered vessel (not used for any purpose other than evacuation) do not have to be registered but should be marked “TENDER TO [NAME AND OFFICIAL NUMBER OF THE REGISTERED VESSEL]”. If it is not part of the lifesaving equipment, then it must either be licensed or registered separately.
Vessel Registration FAQs
WHAT IS A BARE-BOAT CHARTERED VESSEL?What are the Requirements for Registration? WHAT ARE THE MARKING REQUIREMENTS?HOW DO I REPORT A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP?ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOCUMENTATION?HOW DO I CHANGE THE NAME OR PORT OF REGISTRY OF MY VESSEL?WHAT VESSELS ARE EXEMPT?HOW CAN I SEND MY CREDIT CARD PAYMENT?CAN I LAMINATE MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?How Do I Prove Ownership of My Vessel? WHEN A VESSEL IS EITHER SUSPENDED OR CLOSE, IS THE NAME AVAILABLE?WHAT IS SMALL VESSEL REGISTRY?How Do I Know if My Vessel Belongs on the Small Vessel Register? HOW DO I KNOW IF MY VESSEL MEASURES FIVE NET TONS?WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A VESSEL WHOSE NUMBER BEGINS WITH THE LETTER ‘C’ (e.g., C00000BC) AS OPPOSED TO A VESSEL WHOSE NUMBER BEGINS WITH A NUMBER, AND/OR A LETTER AND NUMBERS (e.g., 32E 00000 OR BC 00000)?WHAT HAPPENS TO THE VESSEL WHEN ONE JOINT OWNER DIES?Where Can My Port of Registry Be? How Can I Send My Paperwork to You?What Vessels May Be Registered? HOW DO I MARK MY VESSEL?