What do you apply for with this form?

This form is used to apply for recognition to provide armed security services on board vessels sailing under the Dutch flag.

Who is this form for?

This form is intended for Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC).

Is there a fee for this application?

You can find the fee for a PMSC application in Chapter 4, Article 8 Regeling bescherming koopvaardij (Merchant Shipping Protection Regulation, only in Dutch).

Which attachments are required?

You will find an overview of all required documents as you go through the form.

Application process

After you have submitted your application, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement of receipt. Have you submitted your application form in full, including all the correct attachments? If so, the ILT will process the application. You will be notified about this. The ILT adheres to the statutory decision periods.

To complete this application, you must have either your head office in the EU or EEZ, or a branch office in the Netherlands. If neither situation applies, you cannot apply. For further information, please visit ilent.nl or contact us at wtbk@ilent.nl

Please note: The ILT does not process incomplete or incorrectly completed forms. This also applies if you fail to send the requested attachments. You will then receive a request to submit the additional information within a set time frame.

Due to the international character of the Dutch Merchant Shipping Protection Act, this form will be executed in English.

General Information regarding the form

Please complete this form in English. Forms submitted in other languages wil not be processed.
You may save the report at any time (see the option in the top right of the screen) which allows you to reopen and complete the form at your convenience.

After completely filling in and sending in the form, you will receive an email which is your confirmation. Included in the email is a PDF copy of what you submitted. The application number of your application is also mentioned.

Questions regarding the form?

In case you have questions regarding filling in this form, please contact the ILT via telephone +31 (0)88 489 0000 or use the form on the website. If you have a question about your application, please keep your application number at hand.

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