Amels — Boat HIN Decoder (Netherlands)

Q: What is the HIN code for Amels?

Amels HINs begin with the 5-character prefix "NLAME", where "NL" is the country code for Netherlands and "AME" is the manufacturer code assigned under ISO 10087.

Q: How long is a Amels HIN?

Amels uses the CE/ISO 10087 14-character format: 2-letter country code (NL) + 3-letter manufacturer code (AME) + 5-character serial number + 1-letter month + 1-digit year + 2-digit model year.

Amels — HIN at a glance

Manufacturer	Amels
Country	Netherlands
City	Vlissingen
HIN prefix	`NLAME`
Country code	`NL`
MIC code	`AME`
HIN format	CE / ISO 10087 (14 characters)
Website	amels-holland.com
Data confidence	likely

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About Netherlands HINs (CE / ISO 10087)

Amels operates from Netherlands and uses the European CE / ISO 10087 HIN format. Every CE HIN is exactly 14 characters and follows this structure:

NL-AME NNNNN M Y YY
└─┬─┘ └──┬──┘ └─┬─┘ │ │ └┬┘
  │     │      │   │ │  └─ Model year (last two digits)
  │     │      │   │ └──── Production year (last digit)
  │     │      │   └────── Production month (A=Jan ... L=Dec, skipping I)
  │     │      └────────── Hull serial number
  │     └──────────────── Manufacturer code (MIC, here "AME")
  └────────────────────── Country code (here "NL" = Netherlands)

The CE marking on Amels boats certifies compliance with EU Directive 2013/53/EU (Recreational Craft Directive). All boats sold in the European Economic Area since 1998 must carry a valid HIN plus CE plate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the HIN code for Amels?

Amels HINs begin with the 5-character prefix NLAME, where NL is the country code for Netherlands and AME is the manufacturer code.

How long is a Amels HIN?

Amels uses the CE/ISO 10087 14-character format: country code (2) + manufacturer code (3) + serial number (5) + production month (1) + production year (1) + model year (2).

How do I find the HIN on a Amels boat?

Look at the outboard side of the transom, upper starboard corner. Amels also stamps a duplicate HIN inside the boat (hidden), typically under a fitting in the cockpit or engine bay.