SSR / Norway

[muzzaman]

As far as I am aware my boat is not Part 3 or Part 1 registered (10 metre sailing boat). I am taking her across to Norway next year from Scotland and wondered if either was a necessity?

If anyone can shed any light on this that would be appreciated.

Many thanks.

 

[yachtorion]

Yes if you are taking a boat abroad it has to be registered, SSR is cheap'n'easy.

 

[duncan99210]

We've got a variety of papers on board. In five years overseas cruising we're regularly asked for registration papers and insurance documents. The rest sit there giving me a nice warm feeling and little else.

SSR (part 3) registration is done on line, costs £25, produces a post card sized laminated card with the basic details of the boat and that's it. Make sure you give the correct length as in most places this is what they'll base marina charges in.

Have a great time.

 

[muzzaman]

Thanks. just registered. Useful info!

 

[pagoda]

I took all the required paperwork with me to Norway in 2014. Didn't need any of it, passports included. I asked Norwegian customs if there were any particular procedures for visiting from the UK in a private leisure yacht. The answer was that it was essentially the same as bringing a private car to Norway. It must be removed unless prior arrangements are made for a winter stay. It must not be available to any Norwegian while visiting (in case they gain some notionally taxable benefit. (seriously!!)
I had a beautiful summer over there with no fuss whatsoever. Everybody we met was friendly and helpful.
So take the paperwork, but don't expect to need to produce it!

Graeme

 

[LadyInBed]

"take the paperwork, but don't expect to need to produce it!"
I treat boat docs like my driving license, I need it but hardly, if ever, need to produce it.

 

[GrahamM376]

Make sure you give the correct length as in most places this is what they'll base marina charges in.

Best done with a stretchy tape measure, smaller boats cost less.

 

[Woodlouse]

As above when I went to Norway I didn't get asked for my boat documents anywhere. I couldn't even find any customs when I arrived despite asking at the first two ports we visited.

They can be a bit funny these days about boats staying for more than a season. A few years ago several boat owners got stung for several thousand quid when the Norwegian taxman decided to charge import tax. I think (and hope) that they've reviewed that particular set of rules by now though.

 

[Birdseye]

Best done with a stretchy tape measure, smaller boats cost less.

Exactly. It measures 9.9 metres doesnt it?

 

[Woodlouse]

Exactly. It measures 9.9 metres doesnt it?

I've never been much good with imperial/metric conversion but that's what I worked 35 feet out to be.

 

[knuterikt]

Update on Norwegian rules

Norway is not a EU member and not a part of the EU VAT regime.
All boats imported to Norway must pay VAT (used or new), we have some "strange" rules to prevent people living in Norway from circumventing the rules.
Persons with permanent residence in Norway is not allowed to use a foreign flagged boat in Norway.

Foreigners bringing boats to Norway should be aware of the rules
As long as you use our boat in Norway and don't stay so long in the country that your tax status changes (more than six months?) there is no problem.
But if you plan to leave the boat in Norway for more the six weeks you need to do some paperwork.

From http://www.toll.no/en/international/english/motor-vehicles/boat/import-of-recreational-boats/

Tourists and others with temporary stays in Norway
If you are a tourist or are in Norway temporarily for other reasons, you may bring a foreign recreational boat temporarily without paying taxes. The boat must be for personal use, and it may not be used by persons with permanent residence in Norway. If you meet these requirements, you do not need to report to Norwegian Customs upon arrival.
The boat must be taken with you when you leave the country. It may nevertheless be left behind under certain conditions.

Here you can find the current rules for storing the boat in Norway http://www.toll.no/en/international...toring-a-foreign-recreational-boat-in-norway/

 

[knuterikt]

As above when I went to Norway I didn't get asked for my boat documents anywhere. I couldn't even find any customs when I arrived despite asking at the first two ports we visited.

Norway has got a long coastline with sparse population so it can be far between customs offices
the list is here http://www.toll.no/en/international...tact-us/alphabetical-list-of-customs-offices/
They can be contacted by phone i
The home page for Norwegian customs is here http://www.toll.no/en/international/english/

They can be a bit funny these days about boats staying for more than a season. A few years ago several boat owners got stung for several thousand quid when the Norwegian taxman decided to charge import tax. I think (and hope) that they've reviewed that particular set of rules by now though.

There is no import tax "only" 25% vat on import of new&used boats-

The rules got changed some years ago.

 

[Viking]

The Norwegian TOLL have updated changes. You can leave your boat here, ie over-winter, for one season. You can also extended that period to a second season ie 2 winters. The TOLL paper work for this can be done via the internet. www.TOLL.no-
But as explained in other posts, You only get TOLL offices in the bigger towns Oslo, Bergen Stavanger. There's one here in Ålesund but they arent interested in visiting yachts.
Most are happy to see you. But thats not to say you dont get the odd 'jobs-worth'.

 

[Davegriff]

It might pay to register your boat at n.85 metres as I, fortunately, did. Some places now make n.9 metres the cut-off point I've found...

 

[VicMallows]

Best done with a stretchy tape measure, smaller boats cost less.

No need for a stretchy measure. Just read the SSR measurement instructions precisely. For many yachts you will be surprised just how small yours is compared to the normally quoted length. Sadly though UK marinas are never even slightly interested in what the registration says.