Boating rules and regulations

The CIN code, or Craft Identification Number, is an important item of a boat or yacht. It is the chassis number and the boat registration number at the same time. The CIN code is unique for every boat or yacht and provides valuable information. Every motor boat or sailing yacht built after 15 June 1998 must have a CIN code.

Since 15 June 1996 CE certification has been mandatory in Europe on recreational craft with a length of 2.5 to 24 metres. This means that boat builders, shipyards and importers of pleasure boats are only obliged to sell boats with a CE certification. This obligation applies to newly built and imported boats and yachts.