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Published on 6 January 2025

Coastal boats

The Swiss Maritime Navigation Office (SMNO) is the point of contact for issuing, renewing and cancelling flag confirmations for coastal boats (CE design category C). The confirmation is required for sailing in foreign inland waters and in coastal waters, insofar as this is permitted by the local law that applies.

The coastal boat Rina Blue under the Swiss flag.

6 January 2025

Issue of a flag confirmation for coastal boats

The administrative processes to issue a flag confirmation for coastal boats are transparent and efficient, and processing is digital, swift and straightforward.

The Swiss-flagged coastal boat ZATTERA.

6 January 2025

Renewal of a flag confirmation for coastal boats

The administrative processes to renew a Swiss flag confirmation for coastal boats are transparent and efficient, and processing is digital, swift and straightforward.

The Swiss-flagged coasta boat LE COEUR DE L'ECLUSE.

6 January 2025

Cancelling a flag confirmation for a coastal boat

Flag confirmations for coastal boats can only be deleted by requesting cancellation. The corresponding application form must be completed and submitted to the SMNO together with the flag confirmation if still valid. Expired confirmations do not have to be returned.