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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Memorandum of Understanding on the mutual recognition of certificates for the safe operation of traditional ships in European waters and of certificates of competency for crews on traditional ships.

Download the new documents (1-10) of the MOU signed 28 November 2005 in London:

1 Cover Page
2 Signatories (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom)
3 Memorandum of Understanding
4 Annex I, Document of Compliance
5 Annex II, Standard upon Safe Operation of Traditional Ships
6 Annex II.1, Minimum Requirements for Certification
7 Annex II.2, Guidance for the Implementation of a Safety Management System
8 Annex III, Recommendation for a Common Practice for the Performance of Day Trips
9 Attachment, Barcelona Charter
10 Attachment, Definition of Near Coastel Voyages

Signed by:

Denmark Danish Maritime Authority
Estonia Eesti vabarijk veetede amet
Germany Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Bau- und Wohnungswesen
Finland Finnish Maritime Administration
Lithuania Lithuanian Maritime Safety Administration  Lithuanian Maritime Safety Administration
The Netherlands Inspectie Verkeer en Waterstaat 
Norway Norwegian Maritime Directorate
Spain Spanish Maritime Administration
Sweden Swedish Maritime Administration
United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency