Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH)
Sections and their respective contact details
You can find the individual sections and contact details of the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) in the organization chart of the BSH.
Tasks
Among other things, the BSH is responsible for the German International shipping register (GIS), the navigation and radio equipment on board, the ISPS Code (Security), seafarer’s competence, liability certificates and subsidies for shipping. Find further information on the tasks of the BSH in our section about the German flag state administration.
Contact details
Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie
Postal address:
Postfach 30 12 20
20305 Hamburg
Visitor address:
Bernhard-Nocht-Straße 78
20359 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 31 90-0
Fax: +49 40 31 90-50 00
E-mail: posteingang@bsh.de
Where to find us: Travel directions