Electronic certificates

Electronic certificates

The German Flag State Administration issues electronic ship certificates and liability certificates.

For verification please add the TrackingID (TID) to the field below.


If you have questions please contact:

  • for BSH certificates: the Maritime Hotline of the German Flag State Administration – phone: +49 40 3190 7777
  • for certificates issued by the Ship Safety Division of the BG Verkehr: phone: +49 40 361 37 0 (outside of office hours – phone: +49 40 361 37 100)

We have compiled the most important facts about electronic ship certificates under German flag regarding port state control, ship surveys, audits and other inspections in our information leaflet.