Add Your First Vessel
Required fields, the vessel ref (V1-XXXXXX), optional specs, and location.
Last updated: February 2026
Overview
Vessels are the central entities in VesselOne. Every work order is linked to a vessel. Before creating a work order, you need at least one vessel in your system.
Adding a Vessel
Navigate to Vessels → Add Vessel or use the + Quick Add button.
- 1Enter the vessel name (required).
- 2Enter the registration number (required).
- 3Select the vessel type (e.g. Motor Yacht, Sailing Yacht, Commercial, RIB).
- 4Optionally enter the hull identification number (HIN), year, make, and model.
- 5Optionally enter the vessel's current berth or location.
- 6Click Save Vessel.
Vessel Ref (V1-XXXXXX)
Once saved, VesselOne automatically assigns your company a reference for the vessel in the format V1-XXXXXX (e.g. V1-A7K2QP). The ref identifies this vessel record in your own system, appears on work orders, and will be used for QR code scanning in a future release.
The ref is permanent and cannot be changed.
The ref is your company’s reference for the vessel. If the boat’s owner has a VesselOne account, the boat also has a platform-wide boat number that the owner sees in their portal — the two are different numbers.
Next Steps
With your first vessel added, you are ready to create your first work order.
You can add vessels at any time — including directly from the Create Work Order form if you forget to add them first.
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