Prerequisites
- The ship is not registered in any other ship register.
- For inland vessels used to transport goods, the maximum carrying capacity is at least 10 tons.
- For inland vessels not intended for the transport of goods, the water displacement at maximum immersion is at least 5 cubic meters.
- Other inland vessels include tugboats, tankers, and pushboats.
- The seagoing vessel is entitled to fly the German flag.
- If the owner does not have a residence in Germany, a representative must be named who resides within the jurisdiction of the competent registry court.
Documents required
- Application for registration in the ship register
- Proof of ownership of the ship
- Copy of the owner's identity card
- Technical data of the ship (for example, dimensions, year of construction)
- Proof of deletion from another, possibly foreign, ship register (if applicable)
- Calibration certificate (for inland vessels)
- Measurement certificate (for seagoing vessels)
- Certificate from the responsible ship measurement authority (for shipbuilding projects)
Please note
In Germany, the ship register is maintained by various local courts, not by a central register. Jurisdiction is determined by the ship's home port or registered office. Hamburg has the largest ship register in Germany, which is maintained digitally.
The local court does not provide legal advice. Please contact a law firm or notary's office of your choice for legal advice.
Deadlines
There is no deadline.
