Manning of a recreational craft
The requirements for the master's competences increase with the craft's size. Small craft require less education and training, while large craft require more education and training.
Recreational vessels
The requirements for the master's competences increase with the craft's size. Small craft require less education and training, while large craft require more education and training.
CE marking
You can read more about the requirements for CE marking here.
FAQ on sailing under the influence of alcohol
Find answers to all your questions about sailing under the influence of alcohol.
Buying a second-hand recreational craft
Are you about to buy a second-hand recreational craft? Here you will find some good advice about what to be aware of.
Buying a second-hand recreational craft
Regulations on construction and equipment
Radio in recreational vessels
If you want to use a maritime VHF radio in Denmark, you must have a certificate for yourself and a Ship Station License (call sign) for the vessel.
Register a recreational craft
Registration in the Register of Shipping is mandatory for Danish recreational craft with a gross tonnage of or above 20.
Traffic separation systems
Every year, more than 26,000 ships pass through the Great Belt and approx. 35,000 ships pass through the Sound.
Hiring out a recreational craft
You can hire out or share your private recreational craft with others. The same rules on equipment and arrangement apply irrespective of whether you have hired or own the recreational craft.
Personal watercraft and jet skis
You must hold a license for operators of personal watercraft and observe the regulations for preventing collisions at sea when operating personal watercraft or using jet skis.
Personal watercraft and jet skis