How to change a ship’s name registered in Part B

What you need to do

To change the name of your Part B‑registered ship, you must:

complete the Application for change of name or port of registry of registered ship (form SR06)
send your completed application form to Maritime NZ by email, courier, or post.

When we receive your application, we will:

send you an invoice with a reference number and instructions explaining how to pay
register the change of ship’s name once we receive your payment
send you a new certificate of registration by courier.

You can send your application via email, courier or post:

By courier:

Registrar of Ships

Regulatory Licensing Operators

Maritime NZ

1 Grey Street

Wellington 6011

New Zealand

By post:

Registrar of Ships

Regulatory Licensing Operators

Maritime NZ

PO Box 25620

Wellington 6140

New Zealand

If you have any questions about ship registration, contact us.