# The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993, Regulation 96: Period of registration

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The registration of a ship under this Part shall, unless terminated under these Regulations, be valid for a period of 5 years beginning with the date of registration specified in the certificate of registry and shall expire at the end of that period unless it is renewed under regulation 97 (Renewal).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/3138/regulation/96 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-registration-of-ships-regulations-1993/regulation-96
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