Hi Andy,

Having the port of registration in the name implies that she was once listed on the Part 1 Register of Shipping. With the changes of ownership, you didn't mention whether, or where, she was now registered. Part 1 proves legal title, Part 3, Small Ships Register, says "I say this is my vessel and the Registry hasn't argued with me". SSR doesn't require port of registry.

The vessel doesn't need to be registered at all (unless she is bound for a foreign port) in which case call her what you want!

The Registery of Ships and Seamen, Cardiff, has a good website for the "correct" interpretation of the rules.

David