| Country: | Germany |
| Title: | Authorization to fly the federal flag for seagoing vessels |
| Description: | The flag certificate is an official document for seagoing vessels up to 15 meters hull length, with which the authority to guide the federal flag is proved. The BSH (Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency) issues the documents required to prove this right. Applications can be made on the internet. |
| Link: | https://www.bsh.de/DE/THEMEN/Schifffahrt/Sportschifffahrt/Flaggenzertifikate/flaggenzertifikate.html |
| Category: | Licensing and Permits |