Anonymous wrote:
And meanwhile, as I am about to decide wether China Blue is going to be french, british, polish or just a ghost ship ...
... here is a link to the website relating our story, since its puchase in Glasgow to its home port in France:
https://leblanc.pl/china_blue/
Feel free to comment, criticize, suggest corrections, etc.
Sincere thanks and regards to all,
Patrick
Hello Patrick,
Some time ago I described the process of registering recreational sailing yacht under the Polish flag. Since things are a matter of change only today I asked the PYA about your and the similar case. See correspondence below. This is translation from Polish. The Polish original is available.
Question:
"Good morning,
Is any CE documentation required for the registration process of a yacht currently bought from outside the EU, e.g. from the UK, but manufactured in the 1970s in the UK - such as Moody or Nicholson?"
Answer:
"Sir,
Due to the introduction of the nationwide boat registration system Reja 24 - https://teresant.reja24.gov.pl/zareawod-konto, from 01/08/2020, boat registration can be made in several ways. This system allows you to register your boat yourself via the platform on the Internet, you can also go to the starosty in the place of residence. From August 1, 2020, we are unable to accept registration applications electronically sent to e-mail addresses or in the form of documents sent via the Polish Post.
Standard documents needed to register in the new system:
1) Proof of purchase of the boat (invoice, purchase contract - if the contract is in a language other than Polish, the contract must be translated by a sworn translator).
2) Technical documents confirming the length and width of the boat and technical documents confirming the data of the installed engine - manufacturer, power, engine number - it may be a CE document, it may also be an opinion issued by a measurer or inspector. If the boat is mass-produced, please visit the manufacturer's website - it can only be the manufacturer's website, a specific boat model and download technical data, and I suggest doing the same in the case of an engine. In addition, you will need photos of the rating plates that appear on the engine (power and engine number), a hull number plate - should be on the boat, and a design category sticker with the total number of people that may be on the boat.
3) Confirmation of de-registration of the boat from another register - if the boat is registered in a register other than Polish.
4) Registration Fee.
Therefore, in order to register, please visit the website www.reja24.gov.pl, you should set up a Customer Account there (you will need an electronic signature or e-puap). After creating the Account, select "Registration of the unit" - just like you would register the unit on your own.
regards"
To my surprise, I can see the Polish law and practice is (presently) quite friendly and open towards sailors, at least regarding the non-commercial yacht register.
If you wish, we may try, with no cost to you in case of failure.
Kris