Meldepflicht für Binnenschiffer und Seeleute

If you move to a ship and do not have a residence within Germany, you have a special obligation to register.

If you move to an inland vessel that is registered for a domestic ship register, you must register.

The owner of a sea-going vessel entitled to fly the federal flag must register the master and crew members of the vessel at the beginning of the employment, hiring or training relationship.

In both cases, the obligation to register does not apply insofar as you are registered for a dwelling in Germany.

• Identity card or passport
• Confirmation of the housing provider

The inland vessel must be registered for a domestic ship register.

The sea-going vessel must be authorized to fly the federal flag.

There are no fees to pay.

You must register with the registration office within two weeks of moving in.

In the case of inland vessels, the rules on the general obligation to report apply.

If you move to an inland vessel that is registered for a domestic ship register, you must register.

If you are sailing on a sea-going vessel that is entitled to fly the federal flag, the shipowner registers you.

The obligation to register does not apply in either case, provided you are registered for a dwelling in Germany.

For inland skippers, the registration authority of the municipality or city in which the vessel's home port is located. Other registration authorities or the water police may accept your registration, which will then forward it to the registration authority of the home port.

For seafarers, the registration authority at the shipowner's headquarters.

For inland skippers, the registration authority of the municipality or city in which the vessel's home port is located. Other registration authorities or the water police may accept your registration, which will then forward it to the registration authority of the home port.

For seafarers, the registration authority at the shipowner's headquarters.