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.

Manning of a recreational vessel

You can read more about the requirements for CE marking here. 

CE marking

Find answers to all your questions about sailing under the influence of alcohol.

FAQ on sailing under the influence of alcohol

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

​​​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.

Radio in recreational vessels
Ship Station License

Registration in the Register of Shipping is mandatory for Danish recreational craft with a gross tonnage of or above 20.

Register a recreational craft

​Every year, more than 26,000 ships pass through the Great Belt and approx. 35,000 ships pass through the Sound.

Traffic separation systems

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.

Hiring out a recreational craft

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