11/06/2026
Thinking the German IBS is your ticket to the high seas? It might not be.
The IBS from the ADAC is a brilliant little document for privately used leisure boats pottering along inland and coastal waters. But it does not grant flag state rights, and it has a few limits worth knowing before you commit.
Our latest knowledge document breaks down exactly what it covers, who can apply, and when you will need something with a bit more clout π https://buff.ly/ZqCidgd