The State Inspectorate for Small Boats of Russia and Floating Vehicles received a new regulation, which was one of the reasons for the very large number of questions and heated discussions in the forums.

Unfortunately, the new rules did not bring much clarity to the existing problem, since most of the owners do not participate in the forums, and those who possess such information do not correctly perceive the nature of the new information. As a rule, especially in recent times, the nature of the legal language is not entirely clear to ordinary citizens. In this regard, there are many questions from boat owners who are subject to registration.

These include:

1. Non-motorized boats, a length of not more than 20 meters.
2. Non-motorized boats, the weight of which with equipment, reaches at least 200 kg.
3. Non-motorized boats with a number of seats, less than 12 people.
4. Boats, with installed engines, with a total capacity of not more than 10.88 hp.

Such boats can be used on all reservoirs of Russia, without information about registration in GIMS.

Interesting!The rules do not work in the border areas where there are special rules established by special bodies.

These include:

• Non-motorized boats, with a length of more than 20 meters.
• Non-motorized boats, the total weight of which is more than 200 kg.
• Non-motorized boats, the total number of seats is more than 12 people.
• Boats that have the above characteristics and which are equipped with motors with a capacity of 10.88 hp.

To register, you must fill out one of the registration cards. Make a statement. Provide a document corresponding to the individual. Provide documents confirming ownership of the craft, registration certificate for this boat and motor, as well as a receipt for payment of state duty. Registration numbers must be present on both sides.

Technical certification

Boats that are subject to registration, certainly undergo maintenance. Before the registration, vessels that are not certified by the manufacturer, as well as vessels, are made by an artisanal method are subject to the mandatory inspection procedure.

All vessels undergo regular inspection procedures every 5 years. In this case, the terms of the survey begin with the date of registration of the craft. THAT is also carried out in cases where the craft is moved to another region. In addition, maintenance boats undergo a major overhaul or after the liquidation of the comments indicated after the passage of the previous maintenance are exposed.

After the adoption of the new rules, the inspection of boats is carried out in two stages. The first stage consists in running trials afloat, after which the vessel is subjected to final procedures related to its suitability for further operation. All costs associated with lifting the boat are borne by the owner.

It is instructive!  If the technical examination terms are expired, then the owner can expect a fine from 500 to 1000 rubles.

What kind of craft can you get? The answer to this question is very simple: for any vessels, regardless of size, weight and tonnage, if they are equipped with motors, with a capacity of more than 5 hp.

If the owner does not have the right to manage such a floating facility, then under certain conditions, the owner will be fined and the boat will be towed to a special parking lot. It can be returned if you submit documents indicating the property rights relating to the watercraft. In addition, it will be necessary to pay a fine, the size of which is 1000-1500 rubles.

Virtually any vehicle is required to register. The law requiring the passage of this procedure applies to watercraft, including rubber.

In order not to be subject to administrative and exacting measures and not to get into awkward situations, you need to have certain knowledge related to the correct interpretation of the law on watercrafts and some of its additions.

New regulations GIMS Russia

The GISM of Russia is a body that inspects undersized shipping and is responsible for observing the procedure for registering ships. This law, dated April 23, 2012 N 36-FZ, provides for the rules “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation regarding the definition of the concept of a small-size vessel”. Small size vessels include: catamarans, jet skis, canoes, boats, yachts, motor and rowing boats.

Small vessels that do not need registration

New amendments to the regulations for obtaining a document authorizing the use of boats on all types of water bodies exclude the passage of the registration procedure for the following types of boats:

• motorless boats, the length of which does not exceed 20 m;
• motorless vessels that weigh less than 200 kg, together with equipment;
• non-motorized boats, the number of passenger seats in which does not exceed 12;

All of the above boats, equipped with an engine whose power is less than 10.88 horsepower.

Category of boats for which registration is required

• motorless boats, the length of which exceeds 20 m;
• non-motorized boats, weighing, together with the equipment, more than 200 kg;
• motorless boats, the number of passenger seats in which exceed 12;
• all vessels equipped with engines whose power exceeds 10.88 horsepower.

Rules and sequence of registration of rubber boats

Any registration of movable property, in this case rubber boats, is subject to certain rules and steps. What documents do you need to have, with yourself, the applicant, so that the procedure is carried out correctly, without subsequent requests?

So, a person who wants to register a watercraft and falls under this category should have with them:

• a document proving his identity, that is, a passport;
• TIN (individual registration number, awarded by tax authorities);
• application for registration, corresponding to a specific form;
• title deed;
• technical passports for the watercraft and for the motor (or motors), where its power and characteristics are indicated;
• receipt of payment of state duty (its size can be found on the official website of the GIMS).

After filing the application and all related documents, the owner is issued with tail numbers, in the amount of 2 pieces, which must be mounted on both sides of the vessel.

• the result of the inspection of the maintenance of the vessel, which involves two phases:
• on the water, where its floating characteristics are determined;
• on land, where the given parameters and functions are examined.

All costs for maintenance are borne by the owner of the boat.

PVC boats and necessary documents

PVC boats are subject to registration on a common basis adopted for rubber boats. That is, the paperwork for such a boat depends on its compliance with the specified physical and technological parameters.

But It is worth noting that these requirements apply only to the internal waters of the Russian Federation. If the owner of the boat plans to enter international waters, regardless of displacement and the requirements of the State Marine Inspectorate, must have a ship ticket (registration).

Registration certificate or ship ticket

A registration certificate, in other words, a ship's ticket is a document confirming the right of the owner of a small vessel to move on waterways and waters in the territory of the state (Russian Federation).

This document is valid for presentation to the water police, in case of violations of navigation rules and other controversial situations, for delivery from the places of punishment sites for water vessels and for acts of sale. It is issued in the GIMS, with the filing of all necessary documents.

Technical certification

The technical examination of rubber boats is made by the relevant supervisory authorities of the State Inspection and Development Institute. Conducted in two stages - on the water and on land.

The right to control a small ship

To obtain the right to drive a small-sized vessel, in accordance with the laws of the Russian Federation, certain rules are prescribed for persons who are given such an opportunity:

• citizens over 18;
• persons who have the result of passing courses on navigation, which provides an exam on the theoretical and practical parts;
• having an examination from a narcologist;
• having an examination from a psychotherapist;
• the presence of a document confirming the property or the act of sale.

On the basis of the documents presented above, a document is issued confirming the right to own and operate a water transport.

To prevent disputable situations with water control authorities, make it a rule - always, when going fishing or relaxing on the water, take a document confirming your identity and ownership of the vessel in a container or package protected from water.

In the event of legal disputes, contact lawyers or study thoroughly the rights and obligations of both parties on the website of the responsible organization - GIMS or Consumer Protection.

Document the documented claims of both parties and remove the photocopies from the accompanying documents.

Summarizing, we can say that small size vessels that comply with legal regulations, allow the owner to freely travel around the water area of ​​the Russian Federation, it is enough to examine them carefully and not violate the rules of navigation.

As of January 1, 2017, new regulatory legal acts on the registration of small boats used for non-commercial purposes come into force. These are the “Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the provision of state services for the state registration of small vessels supervised by the State Emergencies Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia (Order of the Emergencies Ministry of Russia of 24.06.2016 No. 339) .2016 №340).

The new procedure for registering small vessels supervised by the State Inspectorate for Emergencies and Emergencies of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations differs significantly from the current one established by Order No. 500 of the Russian Emergencies Ministry.

What you need to first know the owners of small boats and those who are planning to become?

1. A small ship is a ship whose length does not exceed 20 meters, and the number of people on board is 12 people.

2. Small-sized vessels used for non-commercial purposes, with a mass of more than 200 kg, are subject to state registration with the State Inspectorate for Emergency Management of the EMERCOM of Russia. or if the installed engine power (motor) is more than 8 kW. In this case, the weight of the vessel is the mass of the completed vessel according to GOST R ISO-8666-2012. According to the state standard, when calculating the mass of a complete ship, the weight of the motor that is not actually standing is taken into account, but the weight of the heaviest motor with the maximum power acceptable for the ship. For example: a motor with a capacity of up to 25 hp can be mounted on the Kazanka-M motor boat. inclusive. Of the existing engines with 25 hp The most difficult is the 4-stroke PLM Mercury F 25ELPT, which weighs 82 kg. Thus, the mass of the equipped Kazan-M motor boat is 227 kg. and it is subject to state registration no matter what power the motor will be installed.

3. To exclude a vessel from the register of small vessels (deregistration), it is necessary to submit to the GIMS subdivision where the vessel was registered one of the following documents confirming the grounds for excluding the vessel from the register of small vessels:

The contract of sale (donation, etc.);

The judicial act, which entered into force;

The decision of the state body on the requisition of the vessel;

Certificate of termination of citizenship of the Russian Federation, issued in the name of the owner of the vessel;

A document confirming the reorganization or liquidation of the legal entity that is the owner of the vessel;

A document confirming the death, constructive loss of the vessel, the disappearance of the vessel missing, as well as the loss by the vessel of the quality of the vessel as a result of restructuring or any other changes.

Registration Differences

It was according to the order of the Emercom of Russia fromJune 29, 2005№ 500	It will be from 01/01/2017, in accordance with orders No. 340 and No. 339 of June 24, 2016.
Registration of a small-sized vessel was carried out at the place of residence of the owner of the vessel or at the place of basing of the vessel	Registration will be carried out at the address of the registration of the owner of the vessel in any division of the State Inspectorate for Emergencies and Emergencies of the Russian Federation
The identification (registration) number of the vessel consisted of 7 characters: 3 letters and 4 digits	The identification (registration) number of the vessel will consist of 11 characters: 2 letters, 4 numbers, then the region number RUS ...
From the moment of registration the small-sized vessel acquired the right to sail under the State flag of the Russian Federation.	Small ship must carry the State Flag of the Russian Federation. If, due to the design features of the vessel, there is no possibility of carrying the State Flag of the Russian Federation, then the image of the State Flag of the Russian Federation not less than 300x200mm in size is applied to the ship’s hull directly behind the identification number, what is the mark in the ship's ticket and the register of small vessels.
The identification (registration) number of the vessel is applied on both sides at a distance of ¼ of the length of the hull of the vessel from the stem in one line. The height of the letters and numbers should be at least 150 mm, width - 100mm, line thickness -15-20mm. If it is impossible to fulfill such requirements due to the design features of the vessel, then the size and location of the number is determined by the registration authority.	The identification (registration) number of the vessel is put in one line on both sides, so that the center of the mark is at a distance ¼ of the length of the hull of the vessel from the stem. The height of the letters and numbers should be at least 150 mm, width - 100mm, line thickness -15-20mm. If it is impossible to fulfill such requirements due to the design features of the vessel, then the size and location of the number is determined by the registration authority, what is being recorded in the ship's ticket and the register of small vessels.

Registration of small vessels since 2017.

New regulatory legal acts on the registration of small vessels used for non-commercial purposes entered into force on January 1, 2017.

• “Administrative regulations of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the provision of state services for the state registration of small-sized vessels supervised by the State Inspectorate for Emergencies and Emergencies of the Russian Federation (Order of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia of 24.06.2016 No. 339).
• “Rules of state registration of small size vessels supervised by the State Inspectorate for Emergencies and Emergencies of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia (Order of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia of June 24, 2016 No. 340).

According to these orders, the new procedure for registering small vessels supervised by the State Inspectorate for Emergencies and Emergencies of the Ministry of Emergency Situations differs significantly from the current one, which was established by Order No. 500 of the Emergencies Ministry of Russia.

Procedure for registration of small vessels:

To understand this question, we must first of all clearly understand what a small-sized vessel is. This vessel, whose length is not more than 20 meters, the number of passengers - no more than 12 people. According to the rules, small size vessels that are used for non-commercial purposes, with a mass of over 200 kg, or if the installed engine capacity (outboard motor) is more than 8 kW are subject to state registration with the State Inspectorate for Emergencies and Emergencies of Russia.

How to determine the weight of a small boat?

This value is determined by GOST R ISO-8666-2012. According to this document, when calculating this parameter, the weight of the boat motor not actually standing is taken into account, but the weight of the heaviest motor with the maximum power acceptable for the vessel.

Example number 1.

- It is possible to install a motor with a power of up to 25 hp on the Kazanka-M motor boat. inclusive. Of the existing engines with 25 hp The most difficult is the 4-stroke PLM Mercury F 25ELPT, which weighs 82 kg. Thus, the mass of the equipped Kazan-M motor boat is 227 kg. From here a conclusion - according to the new regulations, it is necessary to register it, irrespective of what power the motor will be installed on it.

Example number 2.

- The motor boat "Poseidon-480" has a mass with equipment and equipment of 110 kg. If earlier its owner used it with a PLM with a power of, for example, 10 hp weighing 35 kg, it was not subject to state registration, since the total weight was less than 200 kg. Now you need to take into account the weight of the PLM maximum power, which is recommended by the manufacturer of the vessel. For the model we are considering, the maximum allowed engine power is 50 hp, and modern engines of this power, to which we will be guided in the first place, have a mass of more than 100 kg. This means that the total weight of the kit will exceed the allowed 200 kg. and such a motorboat must be registered.

Example number 3.

- Another example, with the Soviet boat - "MKM". Its mass of the equipped hull is 150 kg. With a Yamaha 9.9 FMHS engine, this boat will weigh 186 kg, which is less than 200 kg. However, according to the passport on the "MKM" you can put the motors up to 25 hp inclusive. Take the 25-horsepower engine from the same manufacturer: Yamaha 25 BWS. It weighs 56.5 kg. We count - 150 + 56.5 = 206.5 kg. The weight of the vessel is more than 200 kg, therefore, it must be registered in the State Inspectorate for Shipping with the issuance of a ship ticket.

The main differences from the rules of GIMS 2016:

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• It was.  Before the innovations, all the processes related to the registration of the vessel were carried out according to the place of residence of the person on whom it was registered, or where the vessel was based.
• It became.  Now, after the changes in the rules come into force, the entire registration procedure will take place at the address of the registration of the owner of the vessel in any department of the State Inspectorate for Small Courts of the Russian Emergencies Ministry in the territory of the Russian Federation.

Boat number

• It was.  Before the entry into force of the new rules for the registration of small boats, in the 2016 edition, the special registration number included 7 characters, among which were 3 letters and 4 digits. Shipowners applied it on both sides, with some technical features. So, it should have been located at a distance of ¼ of the length of the hull of the vessel from the stem, and always in one line. The height of the letter should have been at least 150 mm, width - 100 mm, and the thickness of the lines -15-20 mm. When the design features of the vessel did not allow the owner to apply the number in accordance with the rules, the size and location of the registration number determined the registration authority.

• It became.  Now, after the change in 2017, the special registration number of the vessel does not consist of 7 characters, but already of 11. It includes 2 letters, 4 numbers, and at the end the number of the region of the Russian Federation. We have this - RUS39. It should be located in the same way - in one line, and each board. It will need to be applied in such a way that the geometric center of the mark is at a distance ¼ of the length of the hull of the vessel from the stem. As for the height of the letters, the width and thickness of the lines, there are no innovations here. All the same. If it is impossible to fulfill such requirements, then the location is determined by the application - the registration authority of the vessel, and it is entered in the ship's ticket and register.

The term of the state service

• It was. As amended in 2016, all small-sized vessels underwent the registration process, or were refused to receive this procedure - within 3 working days from the moment when the relevant state authority received all the necessary documents.
• It became.  The deadline for the provision of the state service from the date of the applicant's receipt of documents until the result of the state service is received - no more than 3 business days. If the applicant discovers grounds for suspending the provision of the state service, the term for providing the state service may be extended by 30 business days.

State duty with the exception of (deregistration) from the register of small vessels

• It was.Previously, this duty was not charged.
• It became.  Now the state duty is set at 200 rubles.

Russian flag

• It was.  Previously, we had the right to put a flag on the ship, but we were not obliged.
• It became.  Now the National Flag of the Russian Federation, we not only have the right to carry on board, but we are obliged to do so.

Registration Denied

The following items have been added to the 2017 new rules:

• The presence of signs of change, destruction of markings applied by the builder of the vessel;
• Submission by the applicant of documents listed as lost or stolen;
• The absence of the applicant in the registration authority, in a period exceeding 30 calendar days from the appointed date.

Expert opinion:

Korobko Yevgeny Evgenievich, Senior State Inspector of the Inspectorate Department of Kaliningrad, PKU “Center GIMS EMERCOM of Russia for the Kaliningrad Region”:

Since 2017, the ship ticket has changed. Now it is not a book, as it was before, but a sheet, A4 in size, which will be filled from two sides.

This document will be called like this: “Ship ticket of a small size vessel used for non-commercial purposes.” Below will be a dubbing of this entry in English: "VESSEL CERTIFICATE non-commercial small craft (20 meters overall length or less than 12 persons on board)".

There will be watermarks on both sides of the ticket. In the center of the front side - in the form of a transparent substrate - a stylized emblem of the GIMS EMERCOM of Russia with a diameter of 8 cm.

It is important that you can take with you not the original, but a copy of the ticket, which you must first assure in the GIMS subdivision.