Deutscher Motoryachtverband e. V.

What Deutscher Motoryachtverband e. V. does

Deutscher Motoryachtverband e.V. (DMYV) is Germany's national federation for motorized water sports, organized as a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein, e.V.) founded in 1906 and headquartered in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The federation holds the national sports authority (Sporthoheit) for motorized water sports by virtue of its membership in the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and the world governing body Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM). It is also a member of the European Boating Association (EBA). Approximately 18 employees manage administration, licensing, and examination services at the Duisburg office.

DMYV's core products and services are regulatory and certification-driven rather than software-based. It administers sport boat driving licenses (SBF-Binnen, SBF-See), higher-level skipper certificates (SKS, SSS, SHS), and radio operator certificates (SRC, LRC, UBI) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport. It issues the Internationaler Bootsschein (IBS), an officially recognized vessel identification and ownership document valid internationally. Complementary programs include the QAW quality seal for recognized training institutions (Ausbildungsstätten) and the Qualitätssiegel Maritim for marinas and ports. The underlying technology stack consists of a web-based membership and licensing administration platform, the dmyv.de public website, and the shop.dmyv.de e-commerce storefront (accepting PayPal and shipping via DHL/Deutsche Post); some examination committees use Butlerapp software for course administration.

The federation operates a hybrid revenue model combining recurring membership dues from approximately 120,000 individual members and affiliated clubs, one-time examination and licensing fees, IBS registration fees (with discounts for SBV members), and modest e-commerce revenue from official merchandise such as logbooks and flags. Go-to-market is membership-led and event-driven: the organization reaches members through its website, monthly 'MotorBoten' newsletter, presence at boat shows (Interboot Friedrichshafen, Boot und Fun Inwater, Leeraner Hafenfest), and a national network of examination committees. No pricing is publicly disclosed for membership or licensing services.

Name

Deutscher Motoryachtverband e. V.

Legal name

Deutscher Motoryachtverband e.V.

Website

https://dmyv.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Deutscher Motoryachtverband e.V. (DMYV) is Germany's national federation for motorized water sports, providing official boat licensing, radio certification, and international vessel registration services to 120,000 members across clubs and state associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Boating Federation Services

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

Keywords

• Recreational boating association
• Boat driving licenses
• Marine radio certification
• International boat registration
• Motorized water sports

Headquarters

HQ city

Duisburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Revenue from individual and club memberships across the 120,000 member organization and its associated clubs and state associations.
2. Licensing and certification services: Fees for sport boat driving licenses (SBF-Binnen, SBF-See, SKS, SSS, SHS), radio certificates (SRC, LRC, UBI), and related examination administration services.
3. E-commerce and product sales: Online shop selling DMYV and SBV flags, logbooks, guidebooks, educational brochures, and promotional materials. Revenue from merchandise sales including shipping costs.
4. International boat registration (IBS): Fees for issuing the International Boat Certificate (IBS), an officially recognized identification document and proof of ownership for recreational watercraft.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Deutscher Motoryachtverband e. V. (DMYV) issues official sport boat driving licenses (SBF-Binnen, SBF-See, SKS, SSS, SHS) and marine radio certificates (SRC, LRC, UBI) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, and registers recreational watercraft through the Internationaler Bootsschein (IBS). The federation also administers competitive motorized water sports, licenses training institutions via the QAW quality seal, certifies marinas with the Qualitätssiegel Maritim, and serves a community of roughly 120,000 members across affiliated motorboat clubs and state associations.

Product overview

Deutscher Motoryachtverband e.V. (DMYV) is Germany's national federation for motorized water sports, operating as a membership organization rather than a software product company. Its core offerings center on official licensing and certification services: the Internationaler Bootsschein (IBS) for boat registration, and a comprehensive suite of Sportbootführerscheine (boat driving licenses) including SBF-Binnen, SBF-See, SKS, SSS, and SHS at varying competency levels, plus Funkzeugnisse (radio certificates). DMYV provides training through recognized Ausbildungsstätten bearing the QAW quality seal and oversees competitive, youth, and recreational motorized water sports. The organization also operates an e-commerce shop selling official merchandise including logbooks and flags. The portfolio is service-oriented, centered on regulatory licensing, sports governance, and member services rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Internationaler Bootsschein (IBS) An officially recognized international boat registration document issued by DMYV, serving as both a vessel identification certificate (Kennzeichenausweis) and proof of ownership (Eigentumsnachweis) for recreational watercraft. Valid across European waters. SBV members receive a discounted fee.
• Sportbootführerschein (SBF) Official German sport boat driving license covering SBF-Binnen (inland waters) and SBF-See (sea), entitling holders to operate motorboats on German waterways. Administered by DMYV on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport.
• Sportküstenschifferschein (SKS) Sports coastal skipper certificate for offshore sailing, a higher-level qualification beyond the basic SBF license. Required for certain offshore operations in German coastal waters.
• Sportseeschifferschein (SSS) Sports offshore skipper certificate, a comprehensive qualification for offshore navigation and vessel operation beyond the SKS level.
• Sporthochseeschifferschein (SHS) Sports high-seas skipper certificate, the highest recreational boating qualification in Germany, for worldwide ocean-going voyages.
• Funkzeugnisse (Radio Certificates) Marine radio operator certificates including SRC (Short Range Certificate), LRC (Long Range Certificate), and UBI (UKW-Funkzeugnis Binnen for inland VHF) issued through DMYV's examination committees.
• QAW Quality Seal for Training Institutions A quality seal developed jointly with other water sports associations indicating high-quality training for sport boat licenses. Awarded to recognized Ausbildungsstätten (training institutions) that meet DMYV's quality standards.
• DMYV Logbooks Official DMYV logbooks for recording voyages, available in Basic (€9.90) and Classic (€19.90) editions. Required for seagoing sport boats under the German flag.
• DMYV & SBV Flags Official DMYV and SBV flags in multiple sizes (20x30cm at €5.50, 25x40cm at €6.50, 90x150cm at €39.00, and Hissflagge 120x300cm at €140.00), plus drop flags for training centers at €130.90.
• Sportbootvereinigung (SBV) Membership The largest association within DMYV with 5,000 members, offering membership benefits including discounted IBS fees, access to community events, and information services for water sports enthusiasts across Europe.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DOSB (Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDMYV is a member of the German Olympic Sports Confederation, which grants the organization its official standing and enables representation in national sports governance.
• UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs the world governing body for motorboating, UIM provides DMYV athletes access to international competitions and ensures harmonization of sporting regulations.
• EBA (European Boating Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the European Boating Association enables DMYV to participate in European-level advocacy and standard-setting for recreational boating.
• Sportbootvereinigung (SBV)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSBV is the largest association within DMYV with 5,000 members. It provides member services and benefits to boaters across Europe and distributes DMYV services to its membership base. SBV members receive discounted IBS fees.
• MercuryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMercury supports DMYV's youth sport program, providing equipment and sponsorship for young competitive athletes in powerboat racing.
• BOOTE MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAs media partner, BOOTE Magazine provides editorial coverage and promotional support for DMYV activities and events.
• Stadt LeerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe city of Leer (East Frisia) partners with DMYV for the Leeraner Hafenfest event and associated sporting activities.
• E-Fuels ForumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on advocacy for sustainable fuel solutions in motorized water sports.
• AspenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAspen provides sponsorship support for DMYV sporting activities.
• MFTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMFT provides sponsorship support for DMYV activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB): German Olympic Sports Confederation, of which DMYV is a member. Comparable as the umbrella governance body that grants DMYV its Sporthoheit and provides funding, governance standards, and political representation.
• Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM): World governing body for motorboating of which DMYV is a member national authority. Comparable as the global federation setting rules, organizing championships, and structuring the international competition pathway that DMYV channels German athletes into.
• Bundesverband Wassersportwirtschaft (BVWW): German federal association representing the water sports industry (manufacturers, dealers, marinas). Comparable as a broad industry voice for motorized water sports in Germany, with overlapping policy advocacy and trade fair relationships (e.g., boot Düsseldorf).
• European Boating Association (EBA): European-level federation for recreational boating of which DMYV is a member. Comparable as a supranational advocacy and standard-setting body for recreational boating, including IBS-style boat identification and training standards.

Direct peers

• Deutscher Segler-Verband (DSV): Germany's national federation for sailing and motorized water sports, also a DOSB member. Directly comparable as a German national sports federation with licensing authority, regional associations, and member clubs, but with a sailing rather than motorboat focus.
• Deutscher Kanu-Verband (DKV): National federation for canoeing and paddling sports in Germany, also a DOSB member. Comparable structure to DMYV as a federation administering licenses, organizing competitions, and operating through member clubs and state associations.
• Deutscher Wasserski- und Wakeboardverband (DWWV): German national federation for waterskiing and wakeboarding. Directly comparable as a German motorized water sports federation with member clubs, competition events, and DOSB affiliation, though smaller member base.

Regional players

• Royal Yachting Association (RYA): UK national federation for boating. Comparable as a national boating federation with membership services, training centers, certifications, and government-licensed instructor network, but operating in the UK market with a broader sailing/motorboat remit.
• Österreichischer Motoryachtverband (OMY): Austrian national motorboat association. Comparable as a German-speaking neighbor federation with similar structure (motorboat licensing, member clubs, region-specific waterways including the Danube), but serving Austria rather than Germany.

Others

• Confédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN): French nautical industry association. Comparable as an industry federation representing the boating sector across licensing, training, and market data, with structural and regulatory parallels to DMYV's policy role in Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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