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Announcement of Recognition of a Scuba Diver Certification Body

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS AND INSULAR POLICY

Description

This procedure concerns the announcement of recognition of a scuba diver certification body. It is addressed to natural and legal persons.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Port Authorities
Number of Documents0
Cost~ 3200
Process Diagram

Conditions

Business formation (individual, corporate) *For company establishment see the link below

The legal representative of the legal person shall not be prosecuted as running away from trial or as a fugitive.

The legal representative of the legal person shall not have been irrevocably convicted of offences that constitute an obstacle to the appointment to a public servant post in Greece.

The legal representative of the legal person shall not have been placed or filed to be placed in a state of bankruptcy, privative or auxiliary court wardship.

The legal representative of the legal person shall not exercise the profession of supplier, manufacturer, lessor or seller of diving equipment and shall not participate in the shareholder structure or the management of a legal person that performs such or similar activities.

Certificate from a body accredited by the National Accreditation System (ESYDAE) or another accreditation body - member of the Mutual Recognition Agreement, as well as accreditation proof of the body that granted the certification.

The legal representative of the legal person shall have announced the commencement of operation of the legal person in the area of the activities of the Body.

Leasing of a property or ownership title and in case the body is established abroad in a EEA member-state.

The legal representative of the legal person shall be at least 18 years old.

Fees / Imposts

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
  • Solemn Declaration of the legal representative of the legal person with subject “Announcement of Recognition of a Scuba Diver Certification Body” in which it is stated that: - He/she has not been placed in a state of bankruptcy or liquidation and no liquidator has been publicly appointed, - He/she is not prosecuted as running away from trial or as fugitive, - He/she has not been irrevocably convicted for the offences that constitute an obstacle to the appointment to a public servant post in Greece, - He/she has not been placed or filed to be placed in a state of bankruptcy, privative or auxiliary court wardship, - He/she does not exercise the profession of supplier, manufacturer, lessor or seller of diving equipment and does not participate in the share-holder structure or the management of a legal person that performs such or similar activities, - He/she has announced the commencement of operation of the legal person in the area of the activities of the Body.
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Legal entities, Persons
Announcement of Recognition of a Scuba Diver Certification Body
What you will need
1Certificate from a body accredited by the National Accreditation System (ESYDAE) or another accreditation body - member of the Mutual Recognition Agreement, as well as accreditation proof of the body that granted the certification.Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
2Ownership title or leasing contract of the body premises or other document providing legal rights for professional use of those.Property titles
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
3Clear photocopy of the ID card or other identification document. If the legal representative of the Body is a foreigner: Clear photocopy of his/her passport as well as residence and work permit for nationals of countries outside the EEA.Identification document
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
4Simple photocopies of the GG issues in which the company establishment, the statute and its amendments have been published.Regulation
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons

Legislation

  • Description
    Simplification and inclusion of eleven (11) administrative procedures under the responsibility of the Ministry of Shipping and the Aegean/Headquarters of the Coast Guard-Hellenic Coast Guard in the Citizen Service Centers (CSCs) that operate as Single Service Centers (SSCs) in application of the provisions of Law 3844/2010 (A ΄ 63) pursuant to Directive 2006/123/EC and replacement of decision No. DIADP/F.A.2.1/21866 "Simplification and inclusion of Citizen Service Centers (CSCs) that operate as Single Service Centers (CSCs) five ( 5) administrative procedures of the Ministry of Citizen Protection in application of the provisions of Law 3844/2010 (Government Gazette 63/A/3−5−2010)".
    Legal references
  • Description
    Simplification and inclusion in Citizen Service Centers (CSCs) that operate as Single Service Centers (SSCs) of five (5) administrative procedures of the Ministry of Citizen Protection in application of the provisions of Law 3844/2010 (Government Gazette 63/Α΄/3− 5−2010).
    Legal references
  • Description
    Determination of supporting documents to be submitted for the recognition of a scuba diving certification organization and reasons for extending the deadline for issuing an acceptance decision.
    Legal references
  • Description
    Recreational diving and other provisions. Amendment: - Law 4688/2020 par. 4 article 11 (A΄ 101) – Amendment of article 3 of Law 3409/2005 (Operation)
    Legal references

About

Process code
668751
NACE code
74.9
Description of NACE code
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Legal means of protection or appeal
Hierarchical appeal/recourse 
Rules for non-response by the competent authority and legal consequences
Tacit approval

After the expiration of the three (3) months deadline, it is presumed that the profession is practiced freely (article 3 of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette 32 / AD / 02-3-2011). The applicant may request by the competent administrative authority (competent Port Authority) an attestation according to par. 4 ed. c of article 10 of 3230/2004 (Government Gazette 44 / AD / 11-2-2004).

Other Information

Languages supported
English
Ways of provision
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