Licence to lease marine recreational equipment
Application for approval to lease marine recreational equipment
The application submitted by the operator of the activity during the first stage of the procedure shall include the following information: *a) all marine recreational equipment, by type and number of units, for which a leasing request has been made and, where appropriate, the number of high-speed marine craft used to tow marine recreational equipment; *b) the location of the activity, the point on the seashore/beach or point at sea, determined exclusively by geographical position, where it is requested to operate the activities and any alternatives; *c) the starting point for motorised marine recreational equipment, especially a point on the seashore/beach, a point at sea, a floating platform, a remenzo or a ship; *d) the details of the person with sole responsibility for carrying out the activity and/or the additional person(s) responsible for carrying out the activity.
Interested parties must have TAXISnet codes to be able to submit the application and supporting documents online.
They must be at least 18 years old. The same shall apply to the person with sole responsibility who is designated by the natural person, where appropriate. In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by the designated person with sole responsibility, who may also be the legal representative of the legal person.
They must be healthy. A natural person who does not fulfil this condition shall designate a person with sole responsibility who meets this condition. In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by the designated person with sole responsibility, who may also be the legal representative of the legal person.
They must be able to swim, surface and to dive fluently. A natural person who does not fulfil this condition shall designate a person with sole responsibility who meets this condition. In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by the designated person with sole responsibility, who may also be the legal representative of the legal person.
They must not have been convicted for the offenses under case a) of Article 8(1) of Law 3528/2007 (Government Gazette Series I, No. 26), or for the offences of espionage, smuggling or tax evasion, or for violation of C.L. 192/1936 (Government Gazette Series I, No 438), or if they have been convicted, for 5 years to have elapsed from the irrevocable conviction for misdemeanors and 10 years to have elapsed since the irrevocable conviction for criminal offences. The same shall apply to the person with sole responsibility who is designated by the natural person, where appropriate. In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by the designated person with sole responsibility, who may also be the legal representative of the legal person.
In the case of a natural person, they have not been declared bankrupt and have not filed for bankruptcy. In the case of a legal person, it had not been declared bankrupt and has not entered any bankruptcy arrangement, conciliation, enforced liquidation or other similar arrangements and has not filed an application to be placed in any of the above arrangements.
There must be insurance cover for the civil liability of the owner, holder and any agent or person responsible for the marine recreational equipment vis-à-vis third party death, personal injury or property damage and for causing marine pollution.
They must have a rescue boat and, optionally, a one-person vessel / jet ski which is used exclusively to provide rescue services.
If a request is made for approval to lease marine recreational equipment which can be towed by a high speed craft, the following are also required: a) the applicant must hold any category of license to coach water skiing from the General Secretariat of Sports (G.G.A.) or have a diploma from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science (T.E.F.A.A.) with specialisation in water skiing or a valid water ski instructor’s license, b) the applicant must have at least 2 years’ experience, with a minimum duration of 60 days for each year, as a worker in a undertaking which is legally licensed to lease marine recreational equipment towed by a high speed craft, during which experience the applicant worked with marine recreational equipment towed by a high-speed craft, as the operator of the craft. If the request being submitted involves operating a sea parachute, during a minimum of one of the 2 years’ experience referred to in the previous subparagraph the applicant must have worked towing sea parachutes as a worker in an undertaking which is legally licensed to lease marine recreational equipment which is towed from a high speed craft. A natural person who does not fulfil this condition shall designate a person with sole responsibility who meets this condition. In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by the designated person with sole responsibility, who may also be the legal representative of the legal person.
They must have knowledge of first aid. A natural person who does not fulfil this condition shall designate a person with sole responsibility who meets this condition. In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by the designated person with sole responsibility, who may also be the legal representative of the legal person.
They must hold a pilot’s licence for a high-speed craft, if: a) a high-speed craft is provided as a lifeboat; b) the facility leases speedboat(s); c) a high-speed craft is used to tow marine recreational equipment; In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by the designated person with sole responsibility, who may also be the legal representative of the legal person.
In the case of a legal person, its articles of association should provide for this work to be undertaken.
Possession of passwords to enter software
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
The procedure concerns approval for natural or legal persons to lease marine recreational equipment. Approval to lease marine recreational equipment may also be granted to a natural person who does not fulfil some of the conditions laid down, provided that they appoint a person who fulfils all the qualifications as the person with sole responsibility for the exercise of the activity. The approval to lease shall be issued in the name of the natural person and shall indicate the details of the person with sole responsibility for the lease of the marine recreational equipment. The approval to lease shall be issued in the name of the natural person and shall indicate the details of their legal representative and the details of the legal representative of the person with sole responsibility for the lease of the marine recreational equipment. Approval shall be granted by the competent Port Authority in whose territorial jurisdiction the activity is to be carried out, after an application is made by the person concerned. This application shall be accompanied by the required supporting documents which shall be submitted in two stages during which the documents are examined to establish whether they meet the relevant conditions.
Contribution to the Special Branch for Economic Support of Maritime Pension Fund Beneficiaries (EKOEMN).
Fee displayed in the Analytical Revenue Account (A.L.E.) 1450113001 ‘Fees for the pursuit of an economic activity subject to a notification and/or approval arrangement’. EUR 59 per year the license is valid, for the rental of non-motorised marine recreational equipment.
Fee displayed in the Analytical Revenue Account (A.L.E.) 1450113001 ‘Fees for the pursuit of economic activity subject to a notification and/or approval arrangement’. EUR 117, per year the licence is valid, for the rental of motorised marine recreational equipment
Fee displayed in the Analytical Revenue Account (A.L.E.) 1450113001 ‘Fees for the pursuit of economic activity subject to a notification and/or approval arrangement’. EUR 176, per year the licence is valid, for the rental of motorised and non-motorised marine recreational equipment.
Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
A clear copy of an identity card or other identification document, such as passport, driving licence or personal heath booklet of main insurance carrier (pursuant to the provisions of Article 3(4) of Law 2690/1999 (Government Gazette Series I, No 45) , as currently in force.
Certificate/attestation issued in the last three months by a doctor who is a specialised pathologist or general practitioner, either public or private, and who, if they judge necessary, may request assistance or refer to doctors, whether public or private, with other specialties, from which it follows that the person concerned is medically capable of practising the profession of lessor of marine recreational equipment. If there has been a referral to doctors with other specialties, the certificates/attestations from these doctors must also be submitted.
Solemn declaration under Article 8 of Law 1559/1986 (A75)
Solemn declaration under Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 stating that the applicant can swim and can dive and surface with ease.
A clear copy of the certificate/attestation of successful attendance at first responder courses.
Clear copy of a licence to coach any category water skiing from the General Secretariat of Sports (G.G.A.).
Diploma from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science (T.E.F.A.A.) with specialisation in water skiing A diploma specialising in water skiing from a corresponding Department of Physical Education and Sports Science abroad is accepted, if recognised as equivalent by the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (D.O.AT.A.P.). Instead of the documents in a) and b), a valid water ski instructor license, the validity of which was certified in accordance with Article 2 of General Port Regulation No. 37 (Government Gazette Series II, No 101/2004) will be accepted where the holder of the latter has, in the past, provenly exercised the occupation of lessor with a licence from the Port Authority or provided services to another lessor in relation to marine recreational equipment towed by a high-speed craft. In this case, the relevant evidence shall be provided together with the instructors licence.
Solemn declaration under Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 from a legally active lessor(s) of marine recreational equipment towed by a high speed craft which is proof of the at least 2 years’ experience, with a minimum duration of 60 days for each year, as a worker in a undertaking which is legally licensed to lease marine recreational equipment towed by a high speed craft, during which experience the applicant worked with marine recreational equipment towed by a high-speed craft, as the operator of the craft. If the request being submitted involves operating a sea parachute, during a minimum of at least one of the 2 years’ experience referred to in the previous subparagraph the applicant must have worked with towing sea parachutes as a worker in an undertaking which is legally licensed to lease marine recreational equipment which is towed from a high speed craft.
A clear copy of the speedboat operators license.
A photocopy of the legal person’s articles of association with any amendments thereto, from the content of which it can be seen that leasing marine leisure equipment is provided for.
Solemn declaration from the person with sole responsibility, stating the following: ‘I accept my appointment as the person with sole responsibility, in accordance with paragraph... of Article 3 of joint ministerial decision no. 2131.4/64444/2021 and I am obliged to comply with the special obligations of the lessor, as defined in General Ports Regulation No. 20’.
Application accompanied by the supporting documents for the second stage.
A clear copy of an insurance contract concluded by the operator of the activity to cover, vis-à-vis third parties, the civil liability of the owner, the holder or any agent or person responsible for the marine recreational equipment when they are moving or being moved at sea.
Clear copies of the seaworthiness certificates required, for the relevant class, for the craft to be used for the activity.
A clear copy of the decision approving its placement and use
A clear copy of a certificate/attestation from a recognised Organisation/Register of Shipping or a report of the Local Ship Inspection Board, on the boats suitability for the specific use.
A clear copy of the concession agreement from the competent body conceding the simple use of a shared area of the seashore/ beach.
This shall be submitted for the natural person who holds the qualifications and who is applying for approval, as well as for the designated person with sole responsibility, where appropriate.
The operator of the activity submits a solemn declaration under Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 stating that it has not been entered into bankruptcy and has not filed for bankruptcy. Where the operator of the activity is a legal person, it submits a solemn declaration stating that it has not been declared bankrupt and has not entered any bankruptcy arrangement, conciliation, enforced liquidation or other similar arrangements and has not filed an application to be placed in any of the above arrangements.
A coach’s licence issued abroad will be accepted as long as it is recognised as equivalent by the G.G.A. If a request is made for approval to lease marine recreational equipment which can be towed by a high speed craft. This shall be submitted for the natural person who holds the qualifications and who is applying for approval, as well as for the designated person with sole responsibility, where appropriate.
If a request is made for approval to lease marine recreational equipment which can be towed by a high speed craft.
If a request is made for approval to lease marine recreational equipment which can be towed by a high speed craft. This shall be submitted for the natural person who holds the qualifications and who is applying for approval, as well as for the designated person with sole responsibility, where appropriate.
This shall be submitted where the operator of the activity: a) a high-speed craft is provided as a lifeboat; b) the facility leases speedboat(s); c) a high-speed craft is used to tow marine recreational equipment. This shall be submitted for the natural person who holds the qualifications and who is applying for approval, as well as for the designated person with sole responsibility, where appropriate.
For legal persons not required to register with the General Commercial Register (GEMI).
This is submitted by the natural person if they do not meet some of the conditions and have to designate a person with sole responsibility. In the case of a legal person, the supporting document must be submitted.
The operator shall submit the supporting documents for the second stage within two (2) months of the invitation from the licensing authority if it is applying to operate from a point in the sea, or within six (6) months if it is applying to operate from a point on the seashore/beach. The deadline runs from the invitation from the licensing authority. If supporting documents are submitted late, the application will be rejected.
a) in the case of leased high-speed craft or high-speed craft which tow marine recreational equipment, or high speed rescue craft, the provisions of Law 4256/2014 (Government Gazette Series I, No 92) apply; b) in the case of other marine recreational equipment for leasing, including motor rescue craft, the amounts of insurance cover shall not be less than EUR 147 000 in the case of death or personal injury, and EUR 89 000 per incident and in total for the entire insurance period, for damage to property and marine pollution.
If a floating platform under Article 13A(1) of Law 2971/2001 (Government Gazette Series I, No 285) will be used as a starting point for the motorised equipment to be leased.
If a boat will be used as a starting point for the motorised equipment to be leased.
A clear copy of the concession agreement from the competent body conceding the simple use of a shared area of the seashore/ beach. If it is an activity at a post on the seashore/beach.
Approval of licence to lease marine recreational equipment
Electronic registration of port police responsibility requests
Within fifty (50) days of the submission of the application and the supporting documents for the first stage, the licensing authority shall either invite the operator of the activity to submit the supporting documents for the second stage or it shall reject the application on specific, reasonable grounds. The licensing authority shall, within the aforementioned period and without delay, forward the application to the competent committee, in accordance with General Ports Regulation no. 20, so the competent committee can take a decision, either positive or negative, within a reasonable time, to ensure that the deadline is met.
Establishment of procedure, terms and conditions, supporting documents, fee and penalties for approval for the leasing of marine recreational equipment.
Simplification of the framework for the leasing of marine recreational equipment – Addition of Chapter 22 to Law 4442/2016 (Government Gazette Series I, No 230)
Approval of amendment to General Port Regulation No. 20 ‘High-speed craft and other marine recreational equipment’.
New institutional framework for the exercise of economic activity and other provisions.
The interested party submits the application electronically, with the required supporting documents, through e-ΔΛΑ.
An official of the General Police Office checks the supporting documents which have been submitted.
If the first stage supporting documents meet the requirements of the legislation in force, the interested party’s request is referred to the committee responsible for assessing it under Article 35 of General Ports Regulation No. 20.
If the first stage supporting documents do not meet the requirements of the legislation in force, the interested party’s request is rejected and is not referred to the responsible committee under Article 35 of General Ports Regulation No. 20.
The responsible three-member committee referred to in Article 35 of the General Ports Regulation No 20 shall examine the interested party’s request. The location (post) or point in the sea, the types of recreational marine equipment to be leased out and the maximum number of them (units) shall be decided by the said committee referred to in Article 35, which shall take into account, for example, the navigation safety and the safety of swimmers, the avoidance of possible friction between lessors due to proximity, the possible creation of operational problems due to the parallel or simultaneous use (circulation) of similar or different types of marine recreational equipment in that specific or wider sea area, and the protection of the environment according to the specificities and special features of each area.
The competent Committee approves the interested party’s request for approval to lease marine recreational equipment. The Committee’s decision is reached by majority vote.
The decision of the Members of the Committee, irrespective of the result, must be clear, defined, complete and sufficiently justified and must be guided by the principle of equality and proportionality and recorded in a specific record which is signed by the Members of the Committee who were present. The applicant is informed of the decision.
The decision of the committee responsible shall be notified to the applicant.
Once the request has been approved by the responsible committee, the operator of the activity is informed of this so that they can submit the supporting documents for the second stage within two (2) months of the invitation from the licensing authority if it is applying to operate from a point in the sea, or within six (6) months if it is applying to operate from a point on the seashore/beach. The deadline runs from the invitation from the licensing authority. If supporting documents are submitted late, the application will be rejected.
The interested party shall be informed that their request was rejected by the committee responsible and their application is therefore rejected.
The operator shall submit the supporting documents for the second stage within two (2) months of the invitation from the licensing authority if it is applying to operate from a point in the sea, or within six (6) months if it is applying to operate from a point on the seashore/beach. The deadline runs from the invitation from the licensing authority.
If supporting documents are submitted late, the application will be rejected.
When the file is complete and correct, a member of the Profession Department registers the necessary information in ΟΠΣ-ΠΑ and automatically receives the unique number for the Confirmation of Submission of Supporting Documents.
After the completeness of the supporting documents has been verified, the application will be returned to the person concerned so they can pay the required fees, where appropriate.
Once the fees have been verified and the competent Port Authority Executive has added any information relating to the application, an automated application file is created.
The file which has been created is signed digitally.
The digitally signed file/document produced, which also carries a QR code, is automatically sent via e-ΔΛΑ to the e-mail given by the interested party.
The operator shall submit the supporting documents for the second stage within two (2) months of the invitation from the licensing authority if it is applying to operate from a point in the sea, or within six (6) months if it is applying to operate from a point on the seashore/beach.
The operator of the activity, within thirty (30) days, of the submission of the application and the supporting documents for the second stage, grants approval of licence to lease marine recreational equipment.
The licensing authority, within thirty (30) days of the appropriate submission of the supporting documents for the second stage, will grant approval for the leasing of marine recreational equipment.
Electronic submission of applications and supporting documents
Verification of first stage supporting documents
Referral of request to the responsible Committee
Informing an interested party on the decision of the responsible committee
Informing an interested party of the responsible committee’s decision to approve the application.
Informing an interested party of the responsible committee’s decision not to approve the application
Electronic submission of the second stage of the application with the required supporting documents
Verification of second stage supporting documents
The verification of the fees paid is completed