Germany Yacht Registration Summary
Germany yacht registration summary is a free information resource
designed to inform the boating public about vessel registry requirements, recording methods, and
title search guidelines for the Federal Republic of Germany. The data is maintained as an
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German International Ship Register
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Registry Overview
Germany has a very popular national yacht registration that is considered one of the highest rated in
the world. When flying the German flag, inspections will be limited to the minimum when traveling
abroad. German flagged vessels are known to be high quality and the average age is low.
Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe.
It is the second-most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. German is the official
and predominant spoken language in Germany.
Registration Office
The German International ship Register is headquartered in Hamburg. There are also registry offices located in various port
locations.
Registration Requirements
The German maritime register accepts registrations for private, bareboat and commercial use. The requirements are
slightly different for each type of usage.
Any citizen from the
EU or EU company can register their boat under the German flag. If the owners do not have a
actual address in Germany, it would become necessary to appoint
you a local resident agent. This resident agent has to be a German citizen with residence in the jurisdiction and district of the ship register and has to
be a reputable person.
Recording Provisions
The German registration does not need to be renewed and is
valid as long as no changes have been made to the vessel. There are accordingly no annual fees
after the registration is complete.
Vessel mortgages are quite common for the
benefit of lenders and investors. In Germany, vessel mortgages have to be entered in the
competent ship registers to become valid and qualify as
accessory security rights.
Registration Search
Transcripts of registry for German registered vessels showing
ownership, mortgages, and vessel particulars can be obtained
from the registrar's office, a private registration service, or trough a local maritime attorney.
