Navigation title, navigation card and act of francisation

There are several types of navigation licenses for recreational boating, which depend on the navigation areas and the type of boat

Formerly a blue cardboard document, since dematerialization, this navigation title is in A4 format and sent to you by email

Formerly an orange-colored multi-page document, the new formats have been simplified

Concerns vessels up to 20 meters

Formerly a cardboard document, now dematerialized, it comes in A4 format, document now received by email

• Motorboats and sailboats navigating at sea and occasionally in inland waters
• PWCs (personal watercraft) such as jet skis, sea scooters, and sea bikes, with a power of less than 90 KW, navigating at sea and in inland waters
• Between 2.5 m and 7 m in length, AND less than 22 administrative horsepower (DIN), which corresponds to approximately 210 / 220 brake horsepower (not to be confused with engine fiscal power)

• Motorboats and sailboats, between 5 and 20 meters in length, and with a displacement of less than 100m3. The displacement of a vessel is the product of its length, width, and draft.)
• All vessels less than 5m in length but with propulsive power greater than or equal to 4.5 KW.
• Below these criteria, vessel registration is not mandatory.
• WARNING: inland waterways registration does not authorize navigation in maritime waters!

• For all PWCs, jet skis, and sea scooters with a power output exceeding 90KW
• For all motorboats and sailboats over 7 meters OR with an administrative power rating equal to or exceeding 22 fiscal horsepower.
• All vessels wishing to navigate in international waters must be registered under the French flag; unless there is a specific European agreement, you must inquire about the navigation zones you will be crossing before your departure.

A navigation chart is a paper (or digital, and can be coupled with a GPS localization system) map used to locate oneself in a geographical area. This document is mandatory on board a pleasure boat as specified in Division 240, which regulates the mandatory equipment to be carried on board any pleasure vessel under 24 meters.