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If you move onto an inland waterway vessel that is registered for a domestic shipping register, you must register.

If you are sailing on a seagoing vessel that is authorized to fly the federal flag, the shipowner will register you. For this purpose, you must provide the shipowner with the necessary information.

In both cases, there is no obligation to register if you are registered for an apartment in Germany.

The inland waterway vessel must be registered for a domestic shipping register.

The seagoing vessel must be entitled to fly the federal flag.

Confirmation from the landlord

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

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

For seafarers, the registration office at the shipowner's place of business.

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

For seafarers, the registration office at the shipowner's place of business.

• Section 24 (1) of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)
• § 28 Federal Registration Act (BMG)

In the case of inland waterway vessels, the rules on the general reporting obligation apply.

BMI, Dr. Laier, RL VII2