Applying for an Inland Navigation Certificate for pleasure crafts
Do you intend to sail a large pleasure craft in the Netherlands? If so, you usually need a binnenvaartcertificaat (Inland Navigation Certificate). You can obtain an Inland Navigation Certificate by applying to one of the authorised certification agencies in the Netherlands that have been approved by the Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport – ILT (Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate).
Last updated on 30 November 2024
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Certification is mandatory
Do you own a large pleasure craft? If so, you must have an Inland Navigation Certificate. The Inland Navigation Certificate is mandatory for:
- pleasure crafts with a length of 20 metres or more;
- pleasure crafts with a combined measurement of 100 m3 (length x width x draught) or more.
Zeebrief (Certificate of Registry) not mandatory
Do you intend to sail at sea with your pleasure craft? If so, you don’t need a zeebrief (Certificate of Registry). However, the advice of the ILT is to apply for a Certificate of Registry. The ILT website provides information on how you can apply for a Certificate of Registry.
Applying for an inland shipping certificate for pleasure crafts
Applications for anInland Navigation Certificate are made by applying to a certification agency recognised by the ILT (in Dutch).