Licence

Using a boat on inland waterways

You usually need to register your boat to use it on inland waterways, such as rivers and canals.

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Contact the relevant authority to register your boat, or to check what you need to do.

You must follow safety regulations and check whether you need insurance if you own a boat.

You must also have the relevant certificates and licences to:

  • carry more than 12 passengers
  • use your boat commercially