What documents on board

[JeremyF]

For coastal cruising, and the occasional forray across the channel, what documentation do folk keep on board, and are they copies or originals.

I need to make up a folder, but not sure how much stuff to in it!

Jeremy Flynn

 

[Guest]

Regulations in the UK may differ, but over here in the Netherlands we are required to carry: proof of insurance, proof of registration, certificates of competence if required for the vessel and a copy of the relevant rules and regulations. Not quite sure if its obligatory, but proof of ownership might come in handy. Oh, and some kind of proof that VAT has been paid (invoice, or declaration from the customs office).

I've probably left something out, but this is all I can think of right now.

Martijn.

 

[Guest]

Check out the post on Reader to Reader for "France" by Rock.

Best regards )

Ian D

 

[JamesS]

If in France you will need the originals of all your docs that proove ownership.

I had the misfortune to arrive in Boulogne about 5 years ago on my boats delivery trip without the paperwork only to be boarded by French Customs who were able to levy an on the spot fine of £200.

Not having the cash to hand, they waited on board until my wife returned from the cash machine with the money.

If you refuse to pay - they take the boat!

Cheers

 

[Guest]

Being based permanently in France, you are required under French law to lodge with your Harbour Master's office (Capitainerie) a copy of both the original Part One Registration Document and Third Party Insurance. The Capitainerie is obliged to inform La Douane if these are not supplied. Katoema came off the German Registry, and during the time (several weeks) that it took Cardiff to issue Part One Documentation, they (Cardiff) had to write to the Capitainerie informing them that the vessel was under British juridiction and that as soon as the documents were available, the owner would supply them directly.

Another area, which is a hot issue, is that of proof of VAT paid and the original documents that must be kept with the vessel's papers. Dick Durham has been speaking with me on this for a future article in YM.

 

[jamesjermain]

You should carry originals of the following:

Registration document (Part One or SSR
Proof of VAT paid or VAT exemption
Ships Radio Licence
VHF radio operator's licence for at least one person if the radio is to be used other than in an emergency.

You should also carry a copy of your insurance certificate

It is also as well to carry your Yachtmaster Certificate or any other qualification you may have though this is not strictly necessary if yours is a British Registered private yacht of modest size.

In certain circumstances you may need an International Certificate of Competence if you are entering European inland waterways.

JJ

 

[LadyInBed]

Re: Proof of VAT paid

What constitutes Proof of VAT paid?
I changed the name of my boat after purchase, so the Yacht sale aggrement doesn't, on the face of it, corrispond to the boat.

 

[jamesjermain]

Re: Proof of VAT paid

If your boat was Pt1 registered, you should have the paperwork relating to the change of name and this shoud be kept with the ship's papers. If it is on the SSR, again, keep any paperwork relevant to the change thoug it will not be legally as sigificant as that for Pt1.

The builders receipt should refer to a HIN if your boat is not too old, and that will establish its identity despite name changes.


JJ

 

[Guest]

Re: Proof of VAT paid

I've just looked at the invoice for my one year old Bavaria and it doesn't mention the HIN or the name, just a commission number - which is on a sticky label on the side of the hull that won't last much longer.

All I have is a hand written note of the HIN (on an Opal memo) and a German Gas certificate for the right commision number and wrong HIN.

Would it be your recommendation that I ask Opal for a letter formally associating the HIN and the invoice??