Flag State Summary – Germany
- Date: 31/08/2010
Main administrative office
TBA
Certification Procedure
Certification procedure is explained on the BSH website. Click here to go directly to the site.
Information on applying for certificates can be obtained from:
http://www.bsh.de/en/Maritime_shipping/Commercial_shipping/Liability_for_oil_pollution_damage/index.jsp
Application forms for Bunkers certificates should be downloaded in the first instance from:
http://www.bsh.de/de/Antraege/Oelhaftung/Antrag_Bunkeroel.doc
Contact Details in respect of Bunkers Convention certification
Ms. Grit Tüngler
Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrogrphie
Bernhard – Nocht - Str. 78
Postfach 30 12 20
20359 Hamburg
E - Mail: Grit.tuengler@bsh.de
Tel: +49 – (0) 40 - 3190 - 7140
Fax : +49 – (0) 40 – 3190 – 5000
Internet : www.bsh.de
Miscellaneous
Applications for Civil Liability Certificates concerning the insurance year 2009 should be submitted to the BSH by 19th January 2009
Will not accept electronic Blue Cards – will accept copy in the first instance.
Fee: EUR 125
Last updated: 20th May 2009
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