List of recreational boating certificates in Germany

The following is a list of recreational boating certificates in Germany. These certificates are issued under various legal frameworks governing inland and maritime navigation, radio communication, and safety equipment.

Inland navigation (Binnen)

Navigation licences

• Certificate of Competence – Pleasure Craft (Inland Waterways)
• Certificate of Competence – Pleasure Craft (Inland Waterways, 20 - 25 m)
• Certificate of Competence – Pleasure Craft (Rhein, 20 - 25 m)
• Certificate of Competence – Pleasure Craft (Lake Constance)
• Special Authorization for Radar Navigation

Radio certificates

• inland VHF radio certificate (UBI)

Safety certificates

• ertificate for handling distress signals (FKN)

Maritime navigation (See)

Navigation licences

• Certificate of Competence – Pleasure Craft (Coastal Waters) – basic licence for sea waterways
• Certificate of Competence – Pleasure Craft (Coastal Waters, Advanced)
• Certificate of Competence – Pleasure Craft (Offshore Waters)
• Certificate of Competence – Pleasure Craft (All Waters)
• Certificate of Competence – Traditional Ships up to 55 m

Radio certificates

• Short Range Certificate (SRC)
• Long Range Certificate (LRC)

Safety certificates

• certificate for handling distress signals (FKN)

See also

• Nautical certificates of competency in Germany for commercial inland and seagoing navigation