Which ships can register under the RIF?

In accordance with Article L. 5611-2 of the Transport Code, the following ships are eligible for the French International Register RIF:

• 1) ocean-going commercial vessels or operating on international cabotage, with the exception of passenger ships operating on routes connecting France to the United Kingdom or the Maghreb;
• 2) commercial yachts, with a length overall > 15 meters ¹;
• 3) professional fishing vessels registered for deep-sea fishing, classified in the first category and operating in areas defined by regulations.

In accordance with Article L. 5611-3 of the Transport Code, the following ships are not eligible for the French International Register:

• 1) passenger ships operating on intra-European scheduled routes or, according to a list set by regulation, on international scheduled routes;
• 2) ships operated exclusively for national cabotage (coastal trade);
• 3) port service ships, in particular those assigned to towing, maintenance dredging, mooring, pilotage and buoyage services;
• 4) professional fishing ships not mentioned in the 3° of Article L. 5611-2 and by the regulatory measures for its implementation.