Registration Officer – London

A long-established international ship registry is looking for a Registration Officer to join its London team. This role focuses on managing vessel registrations, supporting clients, and ensuring all transactions meet national and international maritime requirements.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end vessel registration processes, including deliveries, ownership changes, court sales and mortgages.
• Guide clients through registration procedures and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review documentation, update internal systems and issue ship certificates.
• Manage the team inbox and maintain accurate records.
• Support and train junior team members as needed.

Requirements Essential

• Degree-level education (law preferred).
• Experience in a ship registry, flag administration or marine registration role.
• Strong client service background; experience working with lawyers is beneficial.
• Ability to understand mortgage instruments.
• Knowledge of IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, etc.).
• Familiarity with vessel registration databases.

Desirable

• Experience with document management systems.
• Exposure to marine business or insurance sectors.

Personal Qualities

• Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills and solid analytical ability.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Organised, proactive and culturally aware.
• Fully competent with standard IT tools.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK