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Application for Admission to the Examination to Obtain the VHF Radio Operator's Certificate for Inland Waterway Radio (UBI)

If you wish to use inland waterway radio communications, you must hold a valid radio operator’s license. The officially recognized VHF voice radio operator’s license (UBI) authorizes you to use inland waterway radio communications.

To obtain the UBI, you must pass a written and practical exam. To be admitted to the exam and to have the UBI issued (or issued for the first time), you must submit an application in writing or online. 

In the theoretical exam, you must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of inland waterway radio communications. To do so, you must complete a multiple-choice questionnaire.

In the practical exam, you must complete tasks related to inland waterway radio operations while operating the radio equipment of a ship’s radio station. 

If you hold the General Radio Operator’s Certificate (LRC) or the Limited Radio Operator’s Certificate (SRC), the theoretical and practical exams for the UBI are shortened.

The UBI is issued by examination boards of the German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) and the German Sailing Association (DSV) and is granted as a national certificate of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Information regarding the administration of the exam and exam dates is provided by the regional examination boards.
 

  • VHF Radio Operator Certificate (UBI) — Issued Upon Passing the Exam
  • Application for admission to the exam and application for issuance or initial issuance of an officially recognized VHF radio operator’s certificate (UBI) 
  • The UBI is a prerequisite for participation in inland waterway radio communications
  • A theory and practical exam is required to obtain the UBI; the following is necessary for this:
    • Application for admission to the exam and for the issuance or initial issuance of the UBI
  • If you hold a limited-validity radio operator’s certificate, also known as a Short Range Certificate (SRC), or a general radio operator’s certificate, also known as a Long Range Certificate (LRC), the theoretical and practical exams for the UBI are shortened
  • The UBI is issued by:
    • German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) or
    • German Sailing Association (DSV)
  • Information regarding the administration of the exam and exam dates is provided by the regional examination boards.
  • Requirements:
    • The applicant must be at least 18 years old
    • The application may be submitted by a legal guardian
    • Minimum age: 15 years or 14 years and 9 months on the day of the exam
  • Responsible body: German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) or German Sailing Association (DSV)

  • Completed and signed application
  • recent passport photo
  • Proof of payment of the examination fee
  • If available, copies of previous radio operator certificates

  • You must be at least 18 years old to submit the application.
  • If you are a minor, a parent or legal guardian may submit the application on your behalf.
  • On the day of the exam, you must be at least 14 years and 9 months old.

Fee: 108,71 EUR
Payment in advance: yes
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bmvi-ws-bgebv/
Costs may vary if additional services are required, such as taking an exam abroad or mailing documents abroad.

You can submit your application for admission to the exam and your application for the issuance or initial issuance of a VHF radio operator’s certificate (UBI) online or in writing to the German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) or the German Sailing Association (DSV).

Online Application:

  • Access the federal portal using any browser.
  • Open the application for admission to the exam and the application for the issuance or initial issuance of a VHF radio operator’s certificate (UBI). 
  • Fill out the online application.
  • If available, upload copies of your previous radio operator certificates.
  • Select a suitable exam date.
  • Submit the application digitally.
  • You will receive a response from the DMYV or the DSV.
  • Pay the fees no later than 14 days before the exam date and mail your passport-sized photo to the DMYV or DSV.

Application by mail:

  • Download the current application form from the DMYV or DSV websites.
  • Fill out the application by hand and print it.
  • Alternatively, you can print out the application first and then fill it out by hand in a legible manner.
  • Include all required documents.
  • Send the application and the required documents by mail to the DMYV or DSV.
  • Pay the fee no later than 14 days before the exam date. 

Processing time: 3 - 5 Weeks
Depending on seasonal workload, processing by the office may take longer.

Application deadline: 0 - 14 Days
All documents and the examination fee must be received by the examination committee no later than 14 days before the examination date.

  • Appeal
  • For more information on how to file an appeal, please refer to the notice regarding your request for a replacement copy
  • Lawsuit before the locally competent administrative court

This application does not apply to the issuance of a replacement officially recognized VHF radio operator's certificate (UBI).

Federal Ministry of Digital and Transportation (BMDV), WS23


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