Simplified procedures, benefits for you and your sailors, discuss the numerous assets of the French Flag RIF
If you have a recreational vessel:
• dedicated to commercial use,
• used for international cabotage or overseas shipments,
• equipped with a professional crew composed of at least 25% Europeans,
• that complies with the safety standards applicable to professional recreational vessels (commercial yachts)
Register your vessel with the French Flag (RIF) and enjoy a number of benefits for both you and your crew!
Contact
Brochures
French version
Relevant sites for the French ministries
Paris MOU
IMO
European Commission
Maritime Affairs
ILOLEX conventions
RYN – Riviera Yachting Network 
GEPY – yacht crews association