Workboats in European Waters

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NEW** Visit: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/check-how-long-you-can-stay to check live how long a specific foreign national can stay in the Schengen area for at any time (ref: 90/180 rule).

Select the countries on the European map above to find out any restrictions for operating non-convention Workboats under 24m in foreign domestic waters.

It is important, at all times to contact a foreign port state and declare your intentions before departing to transit to a foreign port to begin work. During this communication you can ask for any updated restrictions or expectations. (NB: It is recommended to do this even before agreeing a contract to work in a foreign port).

Be aware: In some countries restrictions and expectations will vary geographically across the nation.

If you know of any changes to the information contained above, or you represent a Port State; we would be very grateful if you could contact use to discuss any changes that may be required to the information contained on this page.

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