Enjoy effortlessly boating with VaarVignet
With no less than 5,046 km of waterways and approximately 1,365 marinas offering together 167,000 berths, the Netherlands is a water-rich country. The growth of recreational water use - about 154,000 vessels - requires new facilities, additional space and better accessibility. Digitalisation of the waterways is crucial to accommodate this growth. VaarVignet is a digital license plate for vessels and is mandatory for boating through waterways in many municipalities and provinces. It will quickly become the standard in the Netherlands.
The benefits
- •Payment at locks and bridges;
- •Payment for mooring/unmooring (parking);
- •Payment for utilities (shore power, water, toilets and waste containers);
- •Registration and reporting in case of theft of the vessel;
- •Automatic event access (SAIL, Pride etc.).
What is VaarVignet?
VaarVignet is a future-proof, centralised and nationwide system. Each vessel requires an activated vignette which acts as a digital license plate. The system provides municipalities and provinces with reliable data and dynamic tools for efficient waterway management and enforcement. Fully GDPR-compliant, the vignettes can be accessed digitally and remotely, offering numerous benefits for vessel owners.
Who is the VaarVignet for?
VaarVignet applies to all vessels boating through waterways in participating municipalities and provinces. The vignette is an essential tool to gain access to waterways and berths within these areas.
Vessel owners without a valid VaarVignet risk a fine. Ensure your vessel is equipped with a VaarVignet which is properly registered to boat through waterways effortlessly and within regulations. The vignette supports efficient enforcement and a well-managed boating environment.
Where are vignettes required?
In an increasing number of municipalities and provinces a vignette is required. The costs of the vignette depends on factors such as the size of the vessel and the engine. Additionally, mooring tax are required for boating and mooring in the areas.
A vignette is required in the following municipalities, provinces and events:
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