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Germany Flag Vessels

3,331 vessels registered under the Germany flag

Total3,331

Germany Maritime Fleet Overview

Germany has 3,331 registered vessels tracked on MarineRadar. The fleet primarily consists of Other (188), Passenger (171), Cargo (154), Tanker (101) and Sailing Vessel (56). Track all Germany-flagged ships with live AIS positions and real-time maritime data.

Other188Passenger171Cargo154Tanker101Sailing Vessel56

About the Germany Flag

Registry Authority

The German flag is administered by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport through the Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) and the Berufsgenossenschaft Verkehr (BG Verkehr) for ship safety oversight. Germany also operates a "Second Register" (Internationales Seeschiffahrtsregister, ISR) for ships in international trade.

Why Ships Register in Germany

The German flag is on the Paris MOU and US Qualship 21 white lists, and the country offers an EU-approved tonnage tax regime, social-contribution relief for German seafarers on ISR-flagged ships, and direct subsidies for the maritime sector. Many German-controlled ships flag offshore (Liberia, Antigua, Marshall Islands), but a strategic core remains under the German flag.

Notable Operators

Hapag-Lloyd, F. Laeisz, Reederei Bernhard Schulte, Hamburg Süd (now part of Maersk), Briese, and the major German tanker and offshore-support operators flag a portion of their fleets in Germany.

Trade Routes

German-flagged ships operate on Hapag-Lloyd's Asia–Europe, transpacific, and transatlantic container loops, on European short-sea and feeder trades, and on North Sea offshore wind-farm support and oil and gas service routes. A small fleet of German-flagged tankers and bulkers serves the country's strategic energy and commodity imports.

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AURORA SAR
MMSI 211883350·Other
2
CHATEUABRIAND
MMSI 211315970·Passenger
3
WIEBKE
MMSI 211511890·Unknown
4
NORDWIND
MMSI 211670550·Cargo - Hazard X (Major)
5
DETTMER TANK 136
MMSI 211177620·Tanker
6
CALBE
MMSI 211509390·Cargo
7
LUHE
MMSI 211505790·Cargo
8
PANTHER
MMSI 211511160·Cargo
9
DAMEROW
MMSI 211126670·Law Enforce
10
VIKTORIA
MMSI 211755360·Passenger
11
FORTUNA
MMSI 211626380·Tanker
12
TUCANA
MMSI 211248050·Cargo
13
COMMODORE
MMSI 211797910·Passenger
14
MELANIE
MMSI 211467160·Cargo
15
WSP12
MMSI 211665550·Other
16
ATLANTA
MMSI 211469250·Cargo
17
MOLCH
MMSI 211663570·Other
18
EILTANK 49
MMSI 211484440·Tanker - Hazard A (Major)
19
VB BLEXEN
MMSI 211316470·Tug
20
STADT MUNCHEN
MMSI 211572680·Tanker
21
VIGILIA
MMSI 211475690·Cargo
22
EILTANK 44
MMSI 211159340·Wing In Grnd
23
WESTSTRAND
MMSI 211508200·Cargo
24
IDA RAMBOW
MMSI 218098000·Cargo
25
CLAUDIA
MMSI 211514240·Other
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are registered under the Germany flag?+
3,331 vessels are currently tracked on MarineRadar with Germany as their flag state. The fleet primarily consists of Other (188), Passenger (171), Cargo (154), Tanker (101) and Sailing Vessel (56). Each vessel transmits live AIS data covering position, speed, course, and voyage destination.
What types of ships fly the Germany flag?+
The Germany-flagged fleet on MarineRadar covers 5 principal vessel categories: Other (188), Passenger (171), Cargo (154), Tanker (101), Sailing Vessel (56). Each category is detailed on its own /vessel-type page with specifications and live tracking.
Who administers the Germany ship registry?+
The German flag is administered by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport through the Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) and the Berufsgenossenschaft Verkehr (BG Verkehr) for ship safety oversight. Germany also operates a "Second Register" (Internationales Seeschiffahrtsregister, ISR) for ships in international trade.
Why do ships register under the Germany flag?+
The German flag is on the Paris MOU and US Qualship 21 white lists, and the country offers an EU-approved tonnage tax regime, social-contribution relief for German seafarers on ISR-flagged ships, and direct subsidies for the maritime sector. Many German-controlled ships flag offshore (Liberia, Antigua, Marshall Islands), but a strategic core remains under the German flag.
Where do Germany-flagged vessels typically operate?+
German-flagged ships operate on Hapag-Lloyd's Asia–Europe, transpacific, and transatlantic container loops, on European short-sea and feeder trades, and on North Sea offshore wind-farm support and oil and gas service routes. A small fleet of German-flagged tankers and bulkers serves the country's strategic energy and commodity imports.
How can I track Germany-flagged vessels in real time?+
You can track every Germany-flagged vessel listed above by tapping its name to open the ship's detail page, where MarineRadar shows the live AIS position, recent track, voyage data, and nearby maritime traffic. The same data is available in the iOS and Android app, with notifications and saved-fleet support.