Referat S 12
Bernhard-Nocht-Straße 78
20359 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 31 90 71 25
Mail: verification@bsh.de
Verification of German documents
Shipowners, crewing agencies, authorities (e.g. foreign flag state administrations) and other institutions with a legitimate interest can verify online the authenticity and validity of all certificates for seafarers issued by the BSH (Certificates of Competency and Proficiency as well as Seafarer's Cards). This requires a one-time registration.
You are not registered yet?
You can register for the BSH-Login here. You will then receive an e-mail and have to confirm your registration and may apply for access to the SBV-OV specialist procedure (for online verification of German certificates for seafarers).
You are already registered?
After you have registered for the BSH-Login and received the login details, you can access the BSH-Login here.
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You would like to verify a Certificate of Competency issued by the "Seemannsamt Rostock"?
To verify a Certificate of Competency issued by the "Seemannsamt Rostock" (certificate number starts with HRO), please send an e-mail to