In the service of maritime navigation and the seas
Tasks of the Maritime Shipping Department
Implementation of market surveillance for marine equipment and surveillance of notified bodies
Issuance of certificates of competency or proficiency and other documents for German seafarers and endorsements of recognition for foreign seafarers
Management of federal funds for the promotion of shipping
Granting of permissions to operate under a foreign flag
Ship measurement and issuance of the internationally required tonnage certificates
Plan approval and survey of installation of on board navigation and communication systems
Further development of navigation and communication systems
Implementation of European and international conventions and legislation on environmental protection in maritime transport
Approval of the ship security plans and issuance of the internationally required certificates
Goals:
To ensure close cooperation with the other bodies of the German flag state administration (in particular the Department for Ship Safety at the BG Verkehr)
To ensure constant availability (24/7)
To have a high level of expertise to advise the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV)
To provide expertise in negotiations in European and international bodies