If the name of a seagoing vessel that is registered in the Netherlands has changed while the managing owner remains the same, you must reapply for all certificates that still show the old vessel name.
If the name of your seagoing vessel has changed, you must first report this to Kadaster (the Netherlands’ Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency) to update the registration of property (in Dutch). You must then apply for a new zeebrief (Certificate of Registry) through the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT).
To apply for a new Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR), use the Application Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) online form.
Use the appropriate form to apply for a new communicatieverklaring (Declaration of Communication):
To apply for a new bemanningscertificaat (Minimum Safe Manning Document, MSMD), use the Application for safe manning documents for seagoing vessels online form. Include pages 1 and 2 of the bemanningsplan (Manning Proposal) form.
Read more about the MSMD and manning proposal for seagoing vessels.
The ship’s accommodation can be inspected by the ILT or a recognised organisation, depending on the vessel's keel-laying date.
Read more about crew accommodation rules for seagoing vessels (in Dutch).
To apply for a new Oil Tanker Liability Certificate, use the Application Civil Liability Certificate for Merchant Shipping-Seagoing Vessels online form.
Reade more about the Oil Tanker Liability Certificate.
To apply for a Bunker Liability Certificate, use the Application Civil Liability Certificate for Merchant Shipping-Seagoing Vessels online form. Include proof of insurance (BlueCard) as an attachment.
Read more about the Bunker Liability Certificate.
Apply for a HOI-ontheffing (Port Waste Exemption) using the Application of a Port Waste Exemption online form.
Read more about the Port Waste Exemption (in Dutch).
To apply for a new wrakopruimingscertificaat (Wreck Removal Certificate), use the Application Civil Liability Certificate for Merchant Shipping-Seagoing Vessels online form.
Read more about the Wreck Removal Convention.
If you need to renew other certificates, use the Application for amendment or duplicate merchant shipping certificate online form.