E S Q I N: Uropean Tandard For Ualifications in Nland Avigation

European Committee
for drawing up Standards in

the field of Inland Navigation
(CESNI)
European Standard
for Qualifications
in Inland Navigation
(ES-QIN)
EDITION 2019
European Committee for drawing up Standards in the field of Inland Navigation
(CESNI)
Edition 2019
European Standard for Qualifications in

Inland Navigation
(ES-QIN)
European Committee for drawing up Standards in the field of Inland Navigation (CESNI)
European Standard for Qualifications in Inland Navigation (ES-QIN)
Edition 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I: Standards for competences ...................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Standards of competence for the operational level ............................................................... 1
Chapter 2: Standards of competence for the management level .......................................................... 22
Chapter 3: Standards of competence for sailing on inland waterways with a maritime character ........ 54
Chapter 4: Standards of competence for sailing with the aid of radar .................................................. 56
Chapter 5: Standards of competence for passenger navigation experts .............................................. 60
Chapter 6: Standards of competence for liquefied natural gas (LNG) experts ..................................... 63
Part II: Standards for practical examination ..................................................................................... 67
Chapter 1: Standards for the practical examination for obtaining a specific authorisation
for sailing with the aid of radar............................................................................................................... 67
Chapter 2: Standards for the practical examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a
passenger navigation expert ................................................................................................................. 69
Chapter 3: Standards for the practical examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a
liquefied natural gas (LNG) expert ........................................................................................................ 72
Chapter 4: Standards for practical examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a
boatmaster ............................................................................................................................................. 75
Chapter 5: Standards for the additional module on supervision in the context of the practical
examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a boatmaster ................................................ 82
Part III: Standards for the approval of a simulator ........................................................................... 86
Chapter 1: Technical and functional requirements for vessel handling and radar simulators
in inland navigation ................................................................................................................................ 86
Chapter 2: Standards for the administrative procedure for the approval of vessel-handling
simulators and radar simulators .......................................................................................................... 106
Part IV: Standards for medical fitness ............................................................................................ 107
Medical fitness criteria for medical conditions (general fitness, vision and hearing)........................... 107
Appendix 1: Relevant vision criteria as meant under diagnostic code H 00-59 ................................. 126
Appendix 2: Relevant hearing criteria as meant under diagnostic code H 68-95 .............................. 127
Notes to the table and the Appendices ............................................................................................... 128
Part V: Standards for models of crew-related documents ............................................................ 129
Chapter 1: Standards for certificates of qualification as a boatmaster and for certificates
of qualification as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) expert and as a passenger navigation expert ......... 129
Chapter 2: Standards for the service record book combined with certificates of qualification ............ 135
Chapter 3: Standards for the practical simulator examination certificate ............................................ 145
Chapter 4: Standards for the service record book .............................................................................. 146
Chapter 5: Standards for the logbook ................................................................................................. 155
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Part I: Standards for competences
Chapter 1: Standards of competence for the operational level
PART I: STANDARDS FOR COMPETENCES
(Resolution CESNI 2018-II-3)
1. Navigation
1.1. The boatman shall be able to assist the management of the craft in situations of
manoeuvring and handling a craft on inland waterways. The boatman shall be able
to do so, on all types of waterways and all types of ports.
In particular, the boatman shall be able to:
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assist with mooring, 1. Knowledge of equipment, material and procedures used on board for
unmooring and hauling mooring, unmooring and hauling (towage) operations.
(towage) operations;
2. Ability to use required equipment on board e.g. bollards and winches for
mooring and unmooring and hauling manoeuvres.
3. Ability to use materials available on board such as ropes and wires
considering relevant safety measures including the use of personal
protective and rescue equipment.
4. Ability to communicate with the wheelhouse using intercom
communication systems and hand signals.
5. Knowledge of the effects of water movement around craft and local
effects on sailing circumstances including the effects of trim, shallow
water relating to craft’s draught.
6. Knowledge of the water movement affecting the craft during
manoeuvring, including the interaction effects when two craft pass or
overtake each other in narrow fairways, and the interaction effects on a
craft moored alongside when another craft proceeds in the fairway and
passes at a short distance.
assist with coupling 1. Knowledge of equipment, material and procedures used for coupling
operations of push barge operations.
combinations;
2. Ability to connect and disconnect push/barge combinations using
required equipment and materials.
3. Knowledge of safe working rules including the use of personal protective
and rescue equipment.
4. Ability to apply safe working rules and to communicate with crew
members involved.
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assist with anchoring 1. Knowledge of anchoring equipment, materials and procedures in various
operations; circumstances.
2. Ability to assist with anchor manoeuvres, e.g. prepare anchor equipment
for anchoring operations, to present anchor, to give sufficient amount of
cable or chain to veer initially, to determine when the anchor holds the
craft at its position (anchor bearing), to secure anchors on the completion
of anchoring, to use dragging anchors in various manoeuvres and to
handle the anchor signs.
3. Knowledge of safe working rules including the use of personal protective
and rescue equipment.
steer the craft complying with 1. Knowledge of functions and types of various propulsion and steering
helm orders, using steering systems.
gear properly;
2. Ability to steer craft under supervision and comply with helm orders.
steer the craft complying with 1. Knowledge of the influence of wind and current on sailing and
helm orders, taking the manoeuvring.
influence of wind and current
into account; 2. Ability to steer the craft under supervision taking into account the
influence of wind on sailing and manoeuvres in waterways with or without
currents and with wind characteristics.
use navigational aids and 1. Knowledge of the navigation aids and instruments such as rudder
instruments under indicator, radar, rate of turn indicator, sailing speed indicator.
supervision;
2. Ability to use the information provided by navigation aids such as light
and buoyage system and charts.
3. Ability to use navigation instruments such as compass, rate of turn
indicator and sailing speed indicator.
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undertake necessary actions 1. Knowledge of safety regulations and checklists to follow in dangerous
for safety of navigation; and emergency situations.
2. Ability to recognize and respond to unsafe situations and follow-up
actions according to the safety regulations.
3. Ability to immediately warn the craft’s management.
4. Ability to use personal protective and rescue equipment.
5. Knowledge of verification commissioned by the supervisor regarding the
presence, usefulness, water tightness and securing of the craft and its
equipment.
6. Ability to execute the work according to the checklist on deck and living
quarters such as waterproofing and securing of the hatches and holds.
7. Ability to execute the work according to the checklist in the engine room;
to store and secure loose items, to fill the day service tanks and check
vents.
describe the characteristics of 1. Knowledge of the most important national and international inland
main European inland waterways.
waterways, ports and
terminals for voyage 2. Knowledge of the main ports and terminals located in the European
preparation and steering; inland waterway transport (IWT) network.
3. Knowledge of the influence of engineering structures, waterway profiles
and protection works on navigation.
4. Knowledge of the classification characteristics of rivers, canals and inland
waterways of maritime character: bottom width, bank type, bank
protection, water level, water movement, vertical and horizontal bridge
clearance and depth.
5. Knowledge of navigational aids and instruments needed when navigating
on inland waterways with maritime character.
6. Ability to explain the characteristics of various types of inland waterways
for voyage preparation and steering.
respect the general 1. Knowledge of agreed set of rules applicable in inland navigation and
provisions, signals, signs and police regulations applying to the relevant inland waterways.
marking system;
2. Ability to handle and maintain the craft’s day and night marking system,
signs and sound signals.
3. Knowledge of the buoyage and marking system SIGNI (Signalisation des
voies de navigation intérieure) and IALA (International Association of
Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities) part A.
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follow procedures while 1. Knowledge of the shape, layout and facilities of locks and bridges,
passing locks and bridges; lockage (locking process), types of locks, bollards and stairs, etc.
2. Ability to apply procedures during approach, entering, locking and leaving
the lock or bridge.
use systems of traffic control. 1. Knowledge of various traffic control systems in use such as day and night
signs on locks, weirs and bridges.
2. Ability to identify day and night signs on locks, weirs and bridges and to
follow instructions of the competent authority such as bridge- and
lockkeepers and traffic control operators.
3. Ability to use radio equipment in emergency situations.
4. Knowledge of Inland Automatic Identification System (AIS) and
Inland Electronic Chart and Display Information System (ECDIS).
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2. Operation of the craft
2.1. The boatman shall be able to assist the management of the craft in controlling the
operation of the craft and in the care of persons on board.
The boatman shall be able to:
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distinguish various types of 1. Knowledge of most common types of craft including convoys used in
craft; European IWT and their corresponding construction, dimensions and
tonnages.
2. Ability to explain the characteristics of the most common types of craft
including convoys sailing in European IWT.
apply knowledge of the 1. Knowledge of the effects of the craft’s movement in various
construction of inland circumstances caused by longitudinal and transversal stresses and of
waterway craft and their different loading conditions.
behaviour in water, especially
in terms of stability and 2. Ability to explain the craft’s behaviour in different loading conditions,
strength; related to the craft’s stability and strength.
apply knowledge of the craft’s 1. Knowledge of the craft’s structural elements with respect to the transport
structural parts and identify of different types of cargo and passengers, including the longitudinal and
the parts by name and transversal structure and local reinforcements.
function;
2. Ability to name the craft´s structural parts and to describe their functions.
apply knowledge of the craft’s 1. Knowledge of watertight integrity of IWT craft.

watertight integrity;
2. Ability to check watertight integrity.
apply knowledge of the 1. Knowledge of the craft´s obligatory documentation.

documentation required for
the craft’s operation. 2. Ability to explain their importance in relation to (inter)national
requirements and legislation.
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2.2. The boatman shall be able to use the equipment of the craft.
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use anchors and handle 1. Knowledge of different kinds of anchors and anchor winches used on
anchor winches; board craft.
2. Ability to name and recognize different kinds of anchors and anchor
winches used on board craft and explain their specific use.
3. Ability to safely handle different types of anchors and anchor winches in
various situations and conditions.
use deck equipment and lifting 1. Knowledge of equipment used on deck of craft such as (coupling)
devices; winches, hatches, lifting devices, car cranes, pipe systems, fire hoses,
etc.
2. Ability to name and recognize deck equipment and lifting devices and
explain their specific use.
3. Ability to safely handle deck equipment and lifting devices.
use equipment specific to 1. Knowledge of specific construction requirements, equipment and devices
passenger vessels. for passenger vessels.
2. Ability to name and recognize equipment used on board passenger
vessels only and explain its specific use.
3. Ability to safely handle equipment used on board passenger vessels.
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3. Cargo handling, stowage and passenger transport
3.1. The boatman shall be able to assist the management of the craft in the preparation,
stowage and monitoring of cargo during loading and unloading operations.
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read stowage and stability 1. Knowledge of the impact of types of cargo on stowage and stability
plans; plans.
2. Knowledge of stowage and stability plans.
3. Ability to understand stowage plans.
4. Knowledge of numbering and divisions of the holds of dry cargo vessels
and of the tanks of tanker vessels (N, C or G), and knowledge of stowing
the various types of cargo.
5. Ability to identify labelling of dangerous goods according to the European
Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods
by Inland Waterways (ADN).
monitor the stowage and 1. Knowledge of the methods of stowing the craft with various cargoes in
securing of cargo; order to ensure safe and efficient transport.
2. Knowledge of procedures to prepare the craft for loading and unloading
operations.
3. Ability to safely apply loading and unloading procedures, i.e. by opening
or closing the holds, perform watch-keeping on deck during loading and
unloading operations.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective communications during loading
and unloading.
5. Knowledge of the effect of cargo on the stability of the craft.
6. Ability to monitor and report damage of cargo.
distinguish various types of 1. Knowledge of various types of cargo, for example break bulk cargo,
cargo and their qualities; liquid bulk cargo and heavy goods, etc.
2. Knowledge of the logistic chain and multimodal transport.
3. Ability to prepare craft operation connected to loading and unloading
procedures e.g. communicate with land side and prepare hold.
use of ballast system; 1. Knowledge of the function and use of the ballast system.
2. Ability to use ballast system for example by filling or emptying the ballast
tanks.
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check the amount of cargo; 1. Knowledge of manual and technical methods of determination of the
cargo weight on various types of craft.
2. Knowledge of methods to determine the amount of cargo loaded or
unloaded.
3. Knowledge of the calculation of the amount of liquid cargo using the
soundings or tank tables, or both.
4. Ability to read draught marks and draught scales.
work according to regulations 1. Knowledge of safe working rules and procedures applicable during
and safe working rules. preparation, loading and discharging phase of craft with various types of
cargoes.
2. Ability to comply with safe working rules and procedures applicable
during loading and unloading and to use personal protective and rescue
equipment.
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective verbal and non-verbal
communications with all partners involved with loading and unloading
procedures.
4. Knowledge about technical means for handling cargoes in craft and ports
and from craft and ports, and labour safety measures during their use.
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3.2. The boatman shall be able to assist the management of the craft in providing
services to passengers and provide direct assistance to disabled persons and
persons with reduced mobility in accordance with the training requirements and
instructions of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 of the European
Parliament and of the Council1.
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respect regulations and 1. Knowledge of the applicable regulations and conventions regarding
conventions regarding passenger transport.
passenger transport;
2. Ability to provide direct assistance to disabled persons and persons with
reduced mobility in accordance with the training requirements and
instructions of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010.
assist in safe movement of 1. Knowledge of procedures applying before and during embarkation and
passengers when embarking disembarkation of passengers.
and disembarking;
2. Ability to position and place the embarkation and disembarkation
equipment and to apply safety measures.
assist in supervising 1. Knowledge of existing life-saving equipment for emergency situations, of

passengers during emergency procedures to follow in case of leakage, fire, person over board,
situations; evacuation including crisis and crowd management and of medical first
aid on board vessel.
2. Ability to assist in the case of leakage, fire, man over board, collision and
evacuation including crisis and crowd management, to use life- saving
equipment in emergency situations and to perform medical first aid on
board vessel.
communicate effectively with 1. Knowledge of standardised communication phrases for evacuation of

passengers. passengers in the case of emergency.
2. Ability to use service-oriented behaviour and language.
1Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 concerning the rights of passengers when travelling
by sea and inland waterway and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 1).
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4. Marine engineering and electrical, electronic and control

engineering
4.1. The boatman shall be able to assist the management of the craft in marine,
electrical, electronic, and control engineering to ensure general technical safety.
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assist in monitoring the 1. Knowledge of principles of propulsion system.

engines and propulsion
system; 2. Knowledge of different types of engines and their construction,
performance and terminology.
3. Knowledge of the function and operation of air delivery, fuel delivery,
lubrication, cooling and engine exhaust system.
4. Knowledge of main and auxiliary engines.
5. Ability to carry out basic checks and ensure regular functioning of
engines.
prepare main engines and 1. Knowledge of starting systems of main engines, auxiliary equipment and
auxiliary equipment for hydraulic and pneumatic systems according to instructions.
operation;
2. Knowledge of principles of reversing systems.
3. Ability to prepare the machinery in the engine room according to checklist
for departure.
4. Ability to use the starting system and auxiliary equipment according to
instructions, e.g. steering equipment.
5. Ability to start the main engines following starting procedures.
6. Ability to use hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
react adequately to 1. Knowledge of control equipment in the engine room and of reporting
malfunctions of engines; procedures for malfunctions.
2. Ability to recognize malfunctions and to take appropriate measures in the
case of malfunction including reporting to the craft’s management.
operate machinery including 1. Knowledge of safe operation and of control of the machinery in the
pumps, piping systems, bilge engine room, ballast compartments and bilge following procedures.
and ballast systems;
2. Ability to control the safe function, operation of machinery in the engine
room and to maintain the bilge and ballast system including: reporting
incidents associated with transfer operations and ability to correctly
measure and report tank levels.
3. Ability to prepare and operate shut-off-operations of the engines after
operation.
4. Ability to operate pumping bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems.
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assist in monitoring electronic 1. Knowledge of electronic and electrical systems and components.
and electrical devices;
2. Knowledge of AC and DC current.
3. Ability to monitor and evaluate control instruments.
4. Knowledge of magnetism and the difference between natural and artificial
magnets.
5. Knowledge of electro hydraulic system.
prepare, start, connect and 1. Knowledge of the power installation.

change generators, and
control their systems and 2. Ability to use switchboard.
shore supply; 3. Ability to use shore supply.
define malfunctions and 1. Knowledge of malfunctions outside the engine room and of procedures to
common faults, and describe follow to prevent damage and procedures to follow if malfunctions occur.
the actions to prevent
damage; 2. Ability to identify common faults and take action to prevent damage to
mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
use required tools to ensure 1. Knowledge of characteristics and limitations of processes and materials
general technical safety. used for maintenance and repair of engines and equipment.
2. Ability to apply safe working practices when maintaining or repairing
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4.2. The boatman shall be able to perform maintenance work on marine, electrical,
electronic, and control engineering equipment to ensure general technical safety.
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perform the daily maintenance 1. Knowledge of procedures to follow for maintenance and good care of the
work on the main engines, engine room, main engine, main machinery, auxiliary equipment and
auxiliary machinery and control systems.
control systems;
2. Ability to maintain main engines, auxiliary equipment and control
systems.
perform the daily maintenance 1. Knowledge of daily maintenance procedures.

work on machinery including
pumps, piping systems, bilge- 2. Ability to maintain and to take care of pumps, piping systems, bilge- and
and ballast systems; ballast systems.
use required tools to ensure 1. Knowledge of use of maintenance material and repair equipment on
general technical safety; board, including their qualities and limitations.
2. Ability to choose and use maintenance material and repair equipment on
board.
follow procedures of 1. Knowledge of manuals and instructions for maintenance and repair.
maintenance and repair;
2. Ability to conduct maintenance and repair procedures according to
applicable manuals and instructions.
use technical information and 1. Knowledge of technical documentation and manuals.

document technical
procedures. 2. Ability to document maintenance work.

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5. Maintenance and Repair
5.1. The boatman shall be able to assist the management of the craft in maintaining and
repairing craft, its devices and its equipment.
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work with different types of 1. Knowledge of the required tools and maintenance of equipment and of
materials and tools used for safe working and environmental protection rules.
maintenance and repair
operations; 2. Ability to use relevant methods for craft maintenance including ability to
choose different materials.
3. Ability to correctly maintain and store tools and maintenance equipment.
4. Ability to conduct maintenance work according to safe working and
environmental protection rules.
protect health and 1. Knowledge of applicable cleansing and preserving procedures and rules
environment when performing of hygiene.
maintenance and repair;
2. Ability to clean all accommodation spaces, the wheelhouse and keep the
household in a proper way complying to rules of hygiene, including taking
responsibility for their own accommodation space.
3. Ability to clean the engine rooms and engines using the required
cleaning materials.
4. Ability to clean and to preserve the outer parts, the hull and the decks of
the craft in the correct order using the required materials according to
environmental protection rules.
5. Ability to take care of the craft and household waste disposal according
to environmental protection rules.
maintain technical devices 1. Knowledge of technical instructions for maintenance and maintenance
according to technical programmes.
instructions;
2. Ability to take care of all technical equipment according to instructions
and to use maintenance programmes (including digital) under
supervision.
safely handle wires and ropes; 1. Knowledge of characteristics of different types of ropes and wires.
2. Ability to use and store them according to safe working practices and
rules.
make knots and splices 1. Knowledge of procedures to follow in order to ensure safe towage and
according to their use and coupling with means available on board.
maintain them;
2. Ability to splice wires and ropes.
3. Ability to apply knots according to their use.
4. Maintain wires and ropes.

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prepare and carry out working 1. Knowledge of principles of team work.

plans as a member of a team
and check the results. 2. Ability to carry out maintenance and simple repairs independently as part
of the team.
3. Ability to carry out more complex repairs under supervision.
4. Apply various working methods including team work according to safety
instructions.
5. Ability to evaluate the quality of work.
6. Communication
6.1. The boatman shall be able to communicate generally and professionally, which
includes the ability to use standardised communication phrases in situations with
communication problems.
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use information and 1. Knowledge of intercom installation for intra-craft or terminal

communication systems; communication, of the craft´s (mobile) phone, radio, (satellite) TV and
camera system.
2. Ability to use the craft’s (mobile) phone system, the craft’s radio,
(satellite) TV and camera system.
3. Knowledge of operation principles of the Inland AIS system.
4. Ability to use Inland AIS data to address other craft.
solve different tasks with 1. Knowledge of digital devices available in inland waterway transport.
the help of different types
of digital devices, 2. Ability to use the craft’s digital devices according to instructions to
information services (such perform simple tasks.
as River Information
Services (RIS)) and
communication systems;
collect and store data 1. Knowledge of the craft’s communication system for data collection,
including backup and data storage and update.
update;
2. Ability to process data under strict supervision.

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follow instructions for data 1. Knowledge of data protection regulations and professional secrecy.
protection;
2. Ability to process data according to data protection regulations and
professional secrecy.
present facts using 1. Knowledge of the required technical and nautical terms as well as
technical terms; terms related to social aspects in standardised communication
phrases.
2. Ability to use required technical and nautical terms as well as terms
related to social aspects in standardised communication phrases.
obtain nautical and 1. Knowledge of the available information sources.

technical information to
maintain safety of 2. Ability to use information sources to obtain necessary nautical and
navigation. technical information to maintain safety of navigation.
6.2. The boatman shall be able to be sociable.
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follow instructions and 1. Knowledge of importance of orders given by the craft´s management,
communicate with others in formal and informal instructions, rules and procedures and of the
terms of shipboard duties; importance of being a role model for inexperienced crew members.
2. Ability to follow up orders given by the craft’s management and other
instructions and rules, as well as to accompany inexperienced crew
members.
3. Knowledge of company or on board rules.
4. Ability to comply with company or on board rules.
contribute to good social 1. Knowledge of cultural diversity.

relations and cooperate
with others on board; 2. Ability to accept different cultural standards, values and habits.
3. Ability to work and live in a team.
4. Ability to participate in team meetings and to carry out the distributed
tasks.
5. Knowledge of importance of respect for team work.
6. Ability to respect sexually-related and cultural differences and to
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accept social 1. Ability to identify misconduct and potential dangers.

responsibility, conditions
of employment, individual 2. Ability to proactively respond to misconduct and potential dangers.
rights and duties; 3. Ability to work independently according to instructions.
acknowledge dangers of
alcohol and drug abuse and 4. Knowledge of individual workers’ rights and duties.
adequately respond to 5. Knowledge of the dangers of the use of alcohol and drugs in the
misconduct and dangers; working and social environment. (Awareness of police regulation rules
on toxicology).
6. Ability to identify dangers to safe craft operation related to alcohol and
drugs.
plan, purchase and prepare 1. Knowledge of possibilities of food provision and of principles of
simple meals. healthy nutrition.
2. Ability to prepare simple meals in keeping with rules of hygiene.

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7. Health and safety and environmental protection
7.1. The boatman shall be able to adhere to safe working rules, understand the
importance of health and safety rules and the importance of the environment.
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work according to 1. Knowledge of the advantages of safe working practices.

instructions and rules for
safety at work and 2. Knowledge of the nature of on board hazards.
prevention of accidents; 3. Ability to prevent dangers related to on board hazards, for example:
movements of the craft;
provision for safe embarkation and disembarkation of the craft
(e.g. gangplank, ship’s boat);
safely stowing movable objects;
working with machinery;
recognising electric hazards;
fire precautions and firefighting;
professional use of hand tools;
professional use of portable power tools;
compliance with health and hygiene;
removal of slip, fall and tripping hazards.
4. Knowledge of relevant health and safety working instructions during
activities that take place on board.
5. Knowledge of applicable regulations concerning safe and sustainable
working conditions.
6. Ability to prevent accidents in activities which might be hazardous to
personnel or craft related to
loading and unloading cargoes;
mooring and unmooring;
working aloft;
working with chemicals;
working with batteries;
presence in engine-room;
lifting loads (manually and mechanically);
entry into and working in enclosed spaces.
7. Ability to understand orders and to communicate with others in relation
to on- board duties.

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use personal protective 1. Knowledge of personal protective equipment.

equipment to prevent
accidents; 2. Ability to use personal protective equipment, for example:
eye protection,
respiratory protection,
ear protection,
head protection,
protective clothing.
take required precautions 1. Knowledge of the hazards associated with entering enclosed spaces.
before entering enclosed
spaces. 2. Knowledge of precautions to be taken and tests or measurements to
be carried out to determine whether or not an enclosed space has been
made safe for entry, and while working in enclosed space.
3. Ability to apply safety instructions before entering certain spaces on
board for example:
holds,
coffer dams,
double hull.
4. Ability to take precautions concerning work in enclosed spaces.

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7.2. The boatman shall be able to acknowledge the importance of training aboard and
act immediately in the event of emergencies.
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act in the case of 1. Knowledge of various types of emergencies.

emergencies according to
applicable instructions and 2. Knowledge of routine to follow in the case of an alarm.
procedures; 3. Knowledge of procedures applicable in the case of an accident.
4. Ability to act according to instructions and procedures.
perform medical first aid; 1. Knowledge of general principles of first aid including appreciation of
body structure and functions on board a craft after assessment of a
situation.
2. Ability to maintain physical and mental condition and personal
hygiene in the case of first aid.
3. Knowledge of relevant measures in the case of accidents in
accordance with recognized best practices.
4. Ability to assess needs of casualties and threats to own safety.
5. Ability to perform required measures in cases of emergency, including
to:
a) position casualty,
b) apply resuscitation techniques,
c) control bleeding,
d) apply appropriate measures of basic shock management,
e) apply appropriate measures in the event of burns and scalds,
including accidents caused by electric current,
f) rescue and transport a casualty.
6. Ability to improvise bandages and to use materials in emergency kit.
use and maintain personal 1. Knowledge of periodical checks of personal protection, escape routes
protective equipment and and rescue equipment as regards function, damage, wear and other
shipboard life saving imperfections.
equipment;
2. Ability to react in the case of identified imperfections including relevant
communication procedures.
3. Ability to use personal life-saving appliances, for example:
lifebuoys including relevant equipment, and
lifejackets including relevant equipment on lifejackets, such as
fixed or flashing lights and whistle firmly secured by a cord.
4. Knowledge of functions of the ship’s boat.
5. Ability to prepare, launch, sail, recover and stow the ship’s boat.

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provide assistance in the case 1. Ability to rescue and transport a casualty.

of rescue operations and
swim; 2. Ability to use swimming skills for rescue operations.
use emergency escape routes; 1. Ability to keep escape routes free (according to local features on board).
use internal emergency 1. Ability to use emergency communication and alarm systems and
communication and alarm equipment.
systems.
7.3. The boatman shall be able to take precautions to prevent fire and shall use the
firefighting equipment correctly.
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distinguish the elements of 1. Knowledge of the possible causes of fire during different activities as
fire and types and sources well as knowledge of the classification of fires according to the
of ignition; European Standard EN or equivalent.
2. Knowledge of the elements of the combustion process.
3. Ability to apply the basics of fire-fighting.
use different types of fire 1. Knowledge of different characteristics and classes of fire
extinguishers; extinguishers.
2. Ability to apply various methods of firefighting and use extinguishing
equipment and fixed installations taking into account for example:
the use of different types of portable fire extinguishers, and
the influence of wind while approaching the fire.
act according to shipboard 1. Knowledge of on board systems to fight fire.

fire-fighting procedures
and organisation; 2. Ability to tackle fire and to take relevant notification measures.
follow instructions 1. Knowledge of procedures to avoid personal danger.

concerning: personal
equipment, methods, 2. Ability to act according to the emergency procedure.
extinguishing agents and
procedures during
firefighting and rescue
operations.

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7.4. The boatman shall be able to perform duties taking into account the importance of
protecting the environment.
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protect the environment in 1. Knowledge of the national and international regulations concerning the
accordance with relevant protection of the environment.
regulations;
2. Ability to use available documentation and information systems
concerning environmental issues according to instructions.
3. Knowledge of the consequences of possible leaks, spills or release of
pollutants into the environment.
4. Knowledge of dangerous goods and classifications with regards to
environmental aspects.
take precautions to prevent 1. Knowledge of general precautions to prevent pollution of the

pollution of the environment.
environment;
2. Ability to follow general precautions and to apply safe bunkering
procedures.
3. Ability to take measures according to instructions in the event of
collision, for example by sealing of leaks.
use resources efficiently; 1. Knowledge of efficient use of fuel consumption.

2. Ability to use materials in an economical and energy saving way.
dispose of waste in an 1. Knowledge of applicable regulations concerning waste.

environmentally friendly
fashion. 2. Ability to carry out the collection, delivery and disposal of:
craft oil and fat,
cargo residues, and
other types of waste goods.

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Chapter 2: Standards of competence for the management level
0. Supervision
The boatmaster shall be able to instruct other deck crew members and supervise the tasks they
excercise, as referred in Section 1 of Annex II to Directive (EU) 2017/2397, implying adequate abilities
to perform these tasks.
Persons willing to qualify as a boatmaster shall demonstrate the competences listed in the following
Sections 0.1 to 7.4 unless they have taken one of the following steps:
► completed an approved training programme based on the standards of competence for
the operational level;
► passed an assessment of competence by an administrative authority aimed at verifying
that the standards of competence for the operational level are met.
0.1. Navigation
The boatmaster shall be able to:
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demonstrate mooring, 1. Knowledge of equipment, material and procedures used for mooring,
unmooring and hauling unmooring and hauling (towage) operations.
(towage) operations;
2. Ability to use materials available on board such as winches, bollards,
ropes and wires considering relevant work safety measures including
the use of personal protective and rescue equipment.
4. Knowledge of the effects of water movement around craft and local
effects on sailing circumstances including the effects of trim, shallow
water relating to craft’s draught.
5. Knowledge of the water movement affecting the craft during
manoeuvring including the interaction effects when two craft pass or
overtake each other in narrow fairways and the interaction effects on
a craft moored alongside when another craft proceeds in the fairway
and passes at a short distance.
demonstrate coupling 1. Knowledge of equipment, material and procedures used for coupling
operations of push barge operations.
combinations;
2. Ability to connect and disconnect push/barge combinations using the
required equipment and materials.
3. Ability to use equipment and materials available on board for coupling
operations considering relevant work safety measures including the
use of personal protective and rescue equipment.
4. Ability to communicate with deck crew members involved in coupling
operations of push barge combinations.

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demonstrate anchoring 1. Knowledge of equipment, materials and procedures used for

operations; anchoring operations.
2. Ability to demonstrate anchor manoeuvres: prepare anchor equipment
for anchoring operations, presenting anchor, giving sufficient amount
of cable or chain to veer initially and to determine when the anchor
holds the craft at its position (anchor bearing) and to secure anchors
on the completion of anchoring and to use dragging anchors in
various manoeuvres and to handle the anchor signs.
3. Ability to use equipment and materials available on board for
anchoring operations considering relevant work safety measures
including the use of personal protective and rescue equipment.
take appropriate actions for 1. Ability to immediately warn the craft’s crew and to use personal
safety of navigation; protective and rescue equipment.
2. Ability to secure the water tightness of the craft.
3. Ability to demonstrate and to execute the work according to the
checklist on deck and in the living quarters such as waterproofing and
securing of the hatches and holds.
describe the various types 1. Knowledge of the shape, layout and facilities of locks and bridges,
of locks and bridges in lockage (locking process), types of lock gates, bollards and stairs, etc.
relation to their operation;
2. Ability to explain and demonstrate the applicable procedures to deck
crew member while passing locks, weirs and bridges.
respect the general 1. Knowledge of police regulations applying to the relevant inland
provisions, signals, signs waterways.
and marking system.
2. Ability to handle and maintain the craft’s day and night marking
system, signs and sound signals.
3. Knowledge of the buoyage and marking system SIGNI (Signalisation
des voies de navigation intérieure) and IALA (International
Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities)
part A.

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0.2. Operation of the craft
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distinguish various types of 1. Knowledge of the most common types of craft including convoys used
craft; in European IWT and their corresponding construction, dimensions
and tonnages.
2. Ability to explain the characteristics of the most common types of craft
including convoys used in European IWT.
apply knowledge of the 1. Knowledge of the craft´s obligatory documentation.

documentation required for
the craft’s operation. 2. Ability to explain the importance of documentation in relation to
international and national requirements and legislation.
0.3. Cargo handling, stowage and passenger transport
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explain European 1. Ability to explain ADN labelling of dangerous goods.

Agreement concerning the
International Carriage of 2. Ability to explain the passenger transport safety procedures including
Dangerous Goods by application of Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010.
Inland Waterways (ADN), 3. Ability to communicate effectively with passengers.
labelling and passenger
transport safety
procedures;
explain and demonstrate 1. Knowledge of the function and use of the ballast system.
the use of the ballast
system; 2. Ability to explain the use of the ballast system for example by filling
or emptying the ballast tanks.
check the amount of cargo. 1. Knowledge of manual and technical methods of determination of the
cargo weight on various types of craft.
2. Ability to use methods to determine the amount of cargo loaded or
discharged.
3. Ability to calculate the amount of liquid cargo using the soundings
and/or tank tables.

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0.4. Marine engineering and electrical, electronic and control engineering
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operate machinery 1. Knowledge of procedures to follow for safe operation of machinery

including pumps, piping and of the bilge and ballast system as well as of correct waste
systems, bilge and ballast disposal.
systems;
2. Ability to operate and control the machinery in the engine room
following procedures.
3. Ability to explain safe function, operation and maintenance of the bilge
and ballast system including: reporting incidents associated with
transfer operations and ability to correctly measure and report tank
levels.
4. Ability to prepare and operate shut-off-operations of the engines after
operation.
5. Ability to operate pumping bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems.
6. Ability to explain the necessity to collect, store and deliver waste
products in a correct and safe manner.
7. Ability to use hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
prepare, start, connect and 1. Knowledge of the power installation.

change generators and
control their systems and 2. Ability to use switchboard.
shore supply; 3. Ability to use shore supply.
use required tools and 1. Knowledge of characteristics and limitations of processes and
materials; materials and tools used for maintenance and repair of engines and
equipment.
2. Ability to apply safe working procedures.
perform the daily 1. Ability to maintain and to take care of the engine room, main engine,
maintenance work on the main machinery, auxiliary equipment and control systems.
main engines, auxiliary
machinery, and control
systems;
perform the daily 1. Ability to maintain and to take care of pumps, piping systems, bilge-
maintenance work on and ballast systems.
machinery including
pumps, piping systems,
bilge- and ballast systems.

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0.5. Maintenance and repair
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protect health and 1. Knowledge of applicable cleansing and preserving procedures and
environment when rules of hygiene.
performing maintenance
and repair; 2. Ability to clean all accommodation spaces, the wheelhouse and
keeping the household in a proper way complying with the rules of
hygiene including responsibility for their own accommodation space.
3. Ability to clean the engine rooms and engines using the appropriate
cleansing materials.
4. Ability to clean and to preserve the outer parts, the hull and the decks
of the craft in the correct order using the appropriate materials
according to environmental rules.
5. Ability to take care of the craft and household waste disposal
according to environmental rules.
maintain technical devices 1. Knowledge of technical instructions for maintenance and repair
according to technical programmes.
instructions;
2. Ability to maintain and take care of all technical equipment according
to technical instructions.
3. Ability to use maintenance programmes (including digital) under
supervision.
safely handle wires and 1. Knowledge of characteristics of different types of ropes and wires.
ropes;
2. Ability to use and store them according to safe working methods and
rules.
make knots and splices 1. Knowledge of procedures to follow in order to ensure safe towage and
according to their use and coupling with means available on board.
maintain them.
2. Ability to splice wires and ropes.
3. Ability to apply knots according to their use.
4. Ability to maintain wires and ropes.

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0.6. Communication
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present facts using 1. Knowledge of the required technical and nautical terms as well as
technical terms. terms related to social aspects in standardised communication
phrases.
2. Ability to use required technical and nautical terms as well as terms
related to social aspects in standardised communication phrases.

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0.7. Health and safety and environmental protection
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apply rules for the safety at 1. Knowledge of safe working methods.

work and prevention of
accidents; 2. Knowledge of the nature of on board hazards.
3. Ability to prevent dangers related to on board hazards, for example:
movements of the craft,
provision of safe embarkation and of disembarkation the craft
(e.g. gangplank, ship’s boat),
safely stow movable objects,
working with machinery,
recognizing electric hazards,
fire precautions and firefighting,
professional use of hand tools,
professional use of portable power tools,
compliance with health and hygiene,
removal of slip, fall and tripping hazards.
4. Knowledge of the relevant health and safety working instructions during
activities that take place on board.
5. Knowledge of applicable regulations concerning safe and sustainable
working conditions.
6. Ability to prevent activities which might be hazardous to personnel or
craft, for example:
loading or unloading cargoes,
mooring and unmooring,
working aloft,
working with chemicals,
working with batteries,
during presence in engine-room,
lifting loads (manually and mechanically),
entry into and working in enclosed spaces.
use personal protective 1. Knowledge of procedures to use the required equipment for safe
equipment to prevent working on board.
accidents;
2. Ability to use personal protective equipment, for example:
eye protection,
respiratory protection,
ear protection,
head protection,
protective clothing.

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swim and assist in the case 3. Ability to use swimming skills for rescue operations.
of rescue operations;
4. Ability to use rescue equipment in the case of rescue operations.
5. Ability to rescue and transport a casualty.
use emergency escape 1. Knowledge of procedures to follow in an evacuation situation

routes; (according to local features on board).
2. Ability to keep escape routes free.
use internal emergency 1. Ability to use emergency communication and alarm systems and
communication and alarm equipment.
systems;
distinguish the elements of 1. Knowledge of the possible causes of fire during different activities as
a fire and types and well as classification of fires according to the European standard EN
sources of ignition; or equivalent.
2. Knowledge of the elements of the combustion process.
3. Ability to apply the basics of firefighting procedures.
distinguish and use 1. Knowledge of different characteristics and classes of fire

different types of fire extinguishers.
extinguishers;
2. Ability to apply various methods of firefighting and extinguishing
equipment and fixed installations for example:
classes of fire extinguishers,
use of different types of portable extinguishers,
influence of wind while approaching the fire.

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perform medical first aid. 1. Knowledge of general principles of first aid including appreciation of
body structure and functions on board a craft after assessment of a
situation.
2. Ability to maintain physical and mental condition and personal
hygiene in the case of first aid.
3. Knowledge of relevant measures in the case of accidents in
accordance with recognized best practices.
4. Ability to assess needs of casualties and threats to own safety.
5. Ability to perform required measures in cases of emergency, including
to:
a) position casualty,
b) apply resuscitation techniques,
c) control bleeding,
d) apply appropriate measures of basic shock management,
e) apply appropriate measures in the event of burns and scalds,
including accidents caused by electric current,
f) rescue and transport a casualty.
6. Ability to improvise bandages and materials in emergency kit.

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1. Navigation
1.1. The boatmaster shall be able to plan a journey and conduct navigation on inland
waterways including being able to choose the most logical, economic and
ecological sailing route to reach the loading and unloading destinations taking into
account the applicable traffic regulations and agreed set of rules applicable in
inland navigation.
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navigate on European 1. Knowledge of national and international waterways used by inland

inland waterways including navigation, geographical location of rivers, canals, seaports, inland
locks and lifts according to harbours and the relationship with cargo flows.
navigation agreements with
agent; 2. Knowledge of Conference of the European ministers of transport
(CEMT) classification of inland waterways, dimensions of the
waterway in relation to craft dimensions using modern information
systems.
3. Ability to calculate with water levels, depth and (air) draught using
relevant information sources.
4. Ability to calculate distances and sailing time using information
sources concerning distances, locks, restrictions and sailing speed or
time.
5. Knowledge of liability and insurance.
6. Ability to instruct crew members and shipboard personnel to perform
tasks in a safe way.
respect and apply traffic 1. Knowledge of the rules of the road such as the agreed set of rules
regulations applicable to applicable in inland navigation for the inland waterway which is being
navigation on inland sailed to avoid damage (e.g. collision).
waterways to avoid
damage; 2. Ability to apply relevant traffic regulations applicable to the waterway
which is being sailed.
consider economic and 1. Knowledge of the environmental aspects when sailing on inland
ecological aspects of the waterways.
craft operation in order to
use the craft efficiently and 2. Ability to perform environmentally sustainable and economical
respect the environment; navigation with regard to e.g. fuel efficiency, bunkering, emission
levels, shallow water effects, connection to shore electricity and waste
management.
take account of technical 1. Knowledge of the influence of engineering structures, waterway

structures and profiles of profiles and protection works on navigation.
the waterways, and use
precautions; 2. Ability to navigate passing through various types of locks and the
locking procedures, various types of bridges, profiles of canals and
rivers and to make use of “safe harbours” and overnight ports.

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work with up-to-date charts 1. Knowledge of navigation aids.

or maps, notices to
skippers or mariners and 2. Ability to use navigation aids as applicable e.g. satellite position
other publications; system.
3. Ability to use nautical charts considering factors relating to accuracy
and chart reading such as chart date, symbols, soundings, bottom
description, depths and datums (WGS84) and to use international
charts standards such as Inland ECDIS.
4. Ability to use nautical publications such as notices to skippers or
mariners in order to collect necessary information required for safe
navigation,finding height of tide at any time, information on ice, high or
low water levels, berths and port directory.
use relevant traffic 1. Knowledge of signals.

supervision tools and be
able to apply them. 2. Ability to use day and night signs such as lights to guide craft.
3. Knowledge of Inland AIS, Inland ECDIS, electronic reporting and
notices to skippers or mariners, RIS, surveilled and non-surveilled
vessel traffic services (VTS) systems and its components.
4. Ability to use traffic information tools.

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1.2. The boatmaster shall be able to apply knowledge of the applicable rules on the
manning of craft, including knowledge on resting time and on the composition of
the deck crew.
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ensure safe manning of 1. Knowledge of minimum manning requirements and mandatory

craft in accordance with professional qualifications of crew members and shipboard personnel.
applicable rules, including
knowledge on resting time 2. Knowledge of requirements of medical fitness and medical checks of
and on the composition of crew members.
the deck crew. 3. Knowledge of administrative procedure to record data in service
record books.
4. Knowledge of applicable modes of exploitation and minimum resting
time.
5. Knowledge of administrative procedure to record data in the logbook.
6. Knowledge of working time rules.
7. Knowledge of specific authorisation requirements.
8. Knowledge of specific manning requirements with respect to vessels
covered by ADN, passenger vessels and for LNG craft where
applicable.
9. Ability to instruct crew members when to take up and to end duty.

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1.3. The boatmaster shall be able to sail and manoeuvre ensuring the safe operation of
the craft in all conditions on inland waterways, including in situations that involve
high traffic density or where other craft carry dangerous goods and require basic
knowledge of the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN).
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navigate and manoeuvre 1. Knowledge of the hydrological and morphological characteristics of

taking into account the main waterways, e.g. catchment area and watershed, types of
geographical, hydrological, rivers by water source, the slope and course of a river, flow velocity
meteorological and and current pattern, human intervention in the course of a river.
morphological
characteristics of the main 2. Knowledge of the meteorological effects on the main inland
inland waterways; waterways, e.g. weather forecast and warning services, scale of
Beaufort, district division for wind and storm warnings with factors
such as air pressure, wind, high and low pressure areas, clouds, fog,
types and passage of fronts, ice warning and high water warning.
3. Ability to apply geographical, hydrological, meteorological and
morphological information.
give order to moor and 1. Knowledge of technical requirements and documents on mooring and
unmoor craft and to haul hauling operations.
towage operations;
2. Ability to initiate procedures of mooring and unmooring manoeuvre
and to ensure that equipment on different types of craft complies with
requirements of craft certificate.
3. Ability to communicate with deck personnel, e.g., to use
provide safe access to 1. Knowledge of technical requirements on facilities to access craft.

craft;
2. Ability to organise safe access to craft whether sailing, moored or at
anchor and to use e.g. stairway, gangplank, ship’s boat, fall protection
and illumination.

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use modern electronic 1. Knowledge of functions and operation of navigation aids.

navigation aids;
2. Knowledge of operating principles, limitations and sources of error of
navigation aids.
3. Ability to use nautical sensors and indicators providing navigation
information, e.g. (D) GPS, position, heading, course, speed, distance,
depth, Inland ECDIS, radar.
4. Ability to use River Information Services (RIS) and technologies, e.g.
Inland AIS, Inland ECDIS, Electronic Reporting and notices to
skipper, FIS (Fairway Information Services), TIS (Traffic Information
Services), TMS (Traffic Management Services), CAS (Calamity
Abatement Services), ITL (Information for Transport Logistics), ILE
(Information for Law Enforcement), ST (Statistics), WCHD (Waterway
Charges and Harbour Dues) distance, depth, also in connection with
radar.
5. Ability to detect misrepresentation of information and apply methods of
correction.
respect technical 1. Knowledge of structure and content of the applicable technical

requirements for inland requirements and of the content of the craft certificate.
navigation;
2. Ability to initiate checks and certification procedures.
consider effects of current, 1. Knowledge of the influence of waves, wind and current on sailing,
waves, wind and water- manoeuvring or stationary craft, including the effect of wind e.g. cross
levels in relation with wind when manoeuvring, also at nautical superstructures or when
interactions of crossing, entering or leaving ports, locks and secondary waterways.
meeting and overtaking
craft as well as ship-shore 2. Knowledge of the influence of current on sailing, manoeuvring, and
(canal effect); stationary craft on waterways used by inland navigation such as the
effect of current, e.g. when manoeuvring upstream and downstream
or with empty or loaded craft and when e.g. entering and leaving
ports, locks or secondary waterways.
3. Knowledge of the influence of water movement during sailing,
manoeuvring and when stationary such as the influence of water
movement regarding draught subject to water depth and the reaction
to shallow water effects e.g. by decreasing sailing speed.
4. Ability to respect interaction effects when sailing, manoeuvring and
when stationary in a narrow fairway and to recognise the interaction
effects relating to empty or loaded craft.
5. Knowledge of the effect of cargo handling and stowing conditions
during sailing, manoeuvring and when stationary relating to stability.
6. Ability to take into account trim, angle of heel, downflooding, lever
principle, points of gravity.

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use of propulsion and 1. Knowledge of propulsion, steering and manoeuvring systems and their
manoeuvring systems as influence on manoeuvrability.
well as appropriate
communication and alarm 2. Ability to use propulsion, steering and manoeuvring systems.
systems; 3. Knowledge of anchoring devices.
4. Ability to use anchor in various circumstances.
5. Knowledge of communication and alarm systems.
6. Ability to give instructions if necessary in the case of an alarm.
sail and manoeuvre also in 1. Basic knowledge of structure of ADN, ADN documents and
situations that involve high instructions and visual signals required by ADN.
traffic density or where
other craft carry dangerous 2. Ability to find instructions in ADN and to identify visual signs for craft
goods, requiring basic subject to ADN.
knowledge of the ADN.

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1.4. The boatmaster shall be able to respond to navigational emergencies on inland

waterways.
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take precautions in an 1. Knowledge of shallow places and banks of sandy character that can
emergency when be used to beach the craft.
intentionally beaching a
craft in order to prevent 2. Ability to adequately use machines or anchoring devices if beaching
greater damage; becomes necessary.
refloat a grounded craft 1. Knowledge of measures to take in the event of running aground
with and without including the sealing of leaks and the actions to be taken to redirect
assistance; the craft into the fairway.
2. Ability to seal leaks, to redirect the craft with the assistance of other
craft, e.g. tug or push vessels.
take appropriate actions if 1. Knowledge of rules applicable if collision or accident is imminent.

collision is imminent;
2. Ability to navigate the craft when in an unavoidable collision situation
in such a way that damage will be minimal to persons, e.g.
passengers and crew members, the colliding craft and other craft, the
cargo and the environment.
take appropriate actions 1. Knowledge of rules applicable after a collision or accident.

after a collision and
assessment of damage. 2. Ability to take the appropriate measures in the event of damage,
collision and running aground, including assessment of the damage,
communication with the competent authority and obtaining permission
to sail to a position of recovery.

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2. Operation of the craft
2.1. The boatmaster shall be able to apply knowledge of inland waterway shipbuilding
and construction methods to the operation of various types of craft and have basic
knowledge of the technical requirements for inland waterway vessels, as referred
to in Directive (EU) 2016/1629 of the European Parliament and of the Council1.
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respect the principles of 1. Knowledge of importance and impact of craft dimensions and
inland waterway dimensions of inland waterway according to applicable rules.
shipbuilding and
construction; 2. Ability to operate craft according to their dimensions and applicable
construction legislation.
3. Ability to supervise the compliance of craft with the applicable
legislation taking into account construction work.
distinguish construction 1. Knowledge of craft features as laid down in construction drawings of

methods of craft and their various types of craft and of the effect of the construction on the craft
behaviour in the water, behaviour and its stability and strength.
especially in terms of
stability and strength; 2. Knowledge of the craft’s behaviour in various conditions and
environments.
3. Ability to supervise the craft’s stability and to give instructions
accordingly.
understand structural parts 1. Knowledge of key elements of craft and different types of craft
of craft and damage control including basic knowledge on the technical requirements for inland
and analysis; navigation vessels, as referred to in Directive (EU) 2016/1629.
2. Ability to monitor the craft’s core elements for the different types of
transport and give instructions accordingly.
3. Knowledge of the longitudinal and transversal structure and local
reinforcements in order to prevent and analyse damage.
4. Ability to understand and control the functions of the equipment and
usage of different holds and compartments in order to prevent and
analyse damage.
take action to protect the 1. Knowledge of the craft’s water tightness.

craft’s watertight integrity.
2. Ability to supervise the craft´s watertight integrity and give instructions
accordingly.
1Directive (EU) 2016/1629 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2016 laying down technical requirements for inland waterway
vessels, amending Directive 2009/100/EC and repealing Directive 2006/87/EC (OJ L 252, 16.9.2016, p. 118).

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2.2. The boatmaster shall be able to control and monitor the mandatory equipment as
mentioned in the applicable craft certificate.
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understand functionalities 1. Knowledge of mandatory equipment of the craft.

of craft equipment;
2. Ability to use and control all equipment in relation to their
functionalities according to applicable legislation, and give
instructions and supervise accordingly.
respect specific 1. Knowledge of the specific requirements relating to craft construction

requirements for transport and equipment needed for the transport of different cargoes and
of cargo and passengers. passengers with different types of craft according to applicable
legislation.
2. Ability to give instructions and supervise accordingly.
3. Ability to give instructions and supervise the correct application of the
requirements of the certificate.

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3. Cargo handling, stowage and passenger transport
3.1. The boatmaster shall be able to plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing,
unloading and care of cargoes during the voyage.
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understand relevant 1. Knowledge of the national, European and international regulations

national, European and involving loading, unloading and transport operations.
international regulations,
codes and standards 2. Apply relevant rules and standards for logistics and multimodal
concerning the operation of transport.
transporting cargoes;
compose stowage plans 1. Knowledge of the operational and design limitations of dry cargo (e.g.
including knowledge of container) craft and tanker vessels (N, C, G).
loading cargoes and ballast
systems in order to keep 2. Ability to interpret limits for bending moments and shear forces.
hull stress within 3. Knowledge of use of stowage and stability software.
acceptable limits;
4. Ability to compose stowage plans, including the use of stowage and
stability software.
control loading and 1. Knowledge of stowage plans and available ship borne data and its
unloading procedures with implementation.
regard to safe transport;
2. Ability to stow and secure cargo including necessary cargo- handling
gear and securing and lashing equipment.
3. Knowledge of the various methods of determination of the cargo
weight on cargo vessels and tank vessels and other craft.
4. Knowledge of determination of the amount of loaded or discharged
cargo and of calculation of the amount of dry and liquid cargo.
5. Knowledge of the possible detrimental effects of inadequate cargo
handling.
6. Ability to use the technical means for handling cargoes in or from craft
and ports, and labour safety measures during their use.
differentiate various goods 1. Ability to establish procedures for safe cargo handling in accordance
and their characteristics in with the provisions of the relevant safe working regulations.
order to monitor and
ensure safe and secure 2. Knowledge of effective communication and working relationships with
loading of goods as laid all partners involved in loading and unloading procedures.
down in the stowage plan.

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3.2. The boatmaster shall be able to plan and ensure the stability of the craft.
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respect the effect on trim 1. Knowledge of watertight integrity and stability for all types of cargo
and stability of cargoes and and craft.
cargo operations;
2. Ability to use instruments to correct trim and stability.
check the effective tonnage 1. Knowledge of dedicated software to calculate stability, trim and stress.
of the craft, use stability
and trim diagrams and 2. Ability to determine stability, trim and to use stress tables, diagrams
stress calculating and stress-calculating equipment.
equipment, including ADB
(Automatic Data Base) to
check a stowage plan.

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3.3. The boatmaster shall be able to plan and ensure safe transport of and care for
passengers during the voyage including providing direct assistance to disabled
persons and persons with reduced mobility in accordance with the training
requirements and instructions of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010.
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understand relevant 1. Knowledge of the applicable regulations and conventions regarding

national, European and passenger transport.
international regulations,
codes and standards 2. Ability to ensure safe embarking and disembarking of passengers and
concerning the their care during the voyage, with special attention to persons needing
transportation of assistance, and direct assistance to disabled persons and persons
passengers; with reduced mobility in accordance with the training requirements
and instructions of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010.
3. Ability to control proceedings in the case of leakage, fire, man over
board, collision and evacuation, including crisis and crowd
management.
arrange and monitor 1. Knowledge of responsibilities under international and national

regular exercises on safety regulations affecting the safety of the vessel, passengers and crew.
as laid down in the (safety)
muster list in order to 2. Ability to implement shipboard personnel management and training
guarantee safe behaviour in with respect to safety.
potential situations of 3. Apply medical first aid on board vessel.
danger;
respect impacts on stability 1. Knowledge of rules and regulations with regards to stability.
of the passenger vessel in
relation to weight 2. Ability to apply relevant measures regarding the watertight integrity,
distribution of passengers, including influence on trim and stability of passenger vessels.
behaviour and 3. Knowledge of vessel’s design relating to trim and stability, and actions
communication with to be taken in the event of partial loss of intact buoyancy/damage
passengers; stability of passenger vessels.
4. Ability to use standardised communication phrases.
define and monitor on- 1. Knowledge of and compliance with the limitation of the number of
board risk analysis of passengers according to the passenger vessel certificate.
limited access for
passengers as well as 2. Knowledge of safety and security systems preventing unauthorised
compile an effective on- access.
board protection system in 3. Ability to organise watchkeeping (i.e. night watch) systems with
order to prevent respect to safety and security.
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analyse reports given by 1. Knowledge of passenger rights and complaints from passengers, and
passengers (i.e. unforeseen of risks connected to passenger transport for the environment.
occurrences, defamation,
vandalism) in order to react 2. Ability to prevent environmental pollution by passengers and crew.
appropriately. 3. Ability to handle complaints and conflict management.
4. Ability to communicate with shipboard personnel and all interacting
parties.
4. Marine engineering and electrical, electronic and control

engineering
4.1. The boatmaster shall be able to plan the workflow of marine engineering and
electrical, electronic and control engineering.
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use the functionality of the 1. Knowledge of operation of main engine and auxiliary equipment
main engines and auxiliary installations.
equipment and their control
systems; 2. Knowledge of characteristics of fuels and lubricants.
3. Knowledge of control systems.
4. Ability to use various systems of different propulsion systems and
auxiliary machinery and equipment.
monitor and supervise crew 1. Ability to manage the crew with respect to operating and maintaining
members when operating technical equipment.
and maintaining the main
engines, auxiliary 2. Ability to manage start up and shut down main propulsion, auxiliary
machinery and equipment. machinery and equipment.

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4.2. The boatmaster shall be able to monitor the main engines and auxiliary machinery
and equipment.
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give instructions to prepare 1. Ability to instruct the crew in the preparation and operation of main
main engines and auxiliary and auxiliary machinery and equipment.
machinery and equipment;
2. Ability to set up and monitor checklists and to give instructions to
properly use such checklists.
3. Ability to instruct crew on principles to be observed during engine
surveillance.
detect malfunctions, 1. Knowledge of methods to detect engine and machinery malfunction.

common faults and take
actions to prevent damage; 2. Ability to detect malfunctions, frequent sources of error or
inappropriate treatment, and to respond adequately.
3. Ability to instruct actions to be taken in order to prevent damage or
to take measures for damage control.
understand the physical 1. Knowledge of the characteristics of the materials used.

and chemical
characteristics of oil and 2. Ability to use oil and other lubricants according to their specifications.
other lubricants; 3. Ability to understand machinery handbooks.
4. Knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and systems.
evaluate engine 1. Ability to use and interpret manuals to evaluate engine performance
performance. and operate engines appropriately.

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4.3. The boatmaster shall be able to plan and give instructions in relation to the pump
and the pump control system of the craft.
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monitor routine pump 1. Knowledge of pump systems and pumping operations.

works, ballast and loading
pump systems. 2. Ability to ensure monitoring of safe operation of bilge, ballast and
cargo pump systems including adequate instructions to the crew,
taking into account free surface effects on stability.
4.4. The boatmaster shall be able to organise the safe use and application,
maintenance and repair of the electro-technical devices of the craft.
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prevent potential damage 1. Knowledge of electro-technology, electronics and electrical equipment

to electric and electronic and safety devices e.g. automation, instrumentation and control
devices on board; systems to prevent damage.
2. Ability to apply safe working practices.
test control systems and 1. Knowledge of the craft´s electro-technical testing devices.
instruments to recognise
faults and at the same time 2. Ability to operate, test and maintain control systems and take
take actions to repair and appropriate measures.
maintain electric or
electronic control
equipment;
give instructions before 1. Knowledge of safety requirements for working with electrical
and follow-up activities to systems.
connect or disconnect
technical shore-based 2. Knowledge of the construction and operational characteristics of
facilities. shipboard electrical systems and equipment in relation to shore-
based facilities.
3. Ability to give instructions to guarantee safe shore connection at any
time and to recognise dangerous situations with regard to shore-
based facilities.

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4.5. The boatmaster shall be able to control the safe maintenance and repair of
technical devices.
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ensure appropriate use of 1. Knowledge of the maintenance and repair procedures for technical
tools to maintain and repair devices.
technical devices;
2. Ability to organise and instruct on safe maintenance and repair using
appropriate procedures (control), equipment and software.
assess characteristics and 1. Knowledge of characteristics of maintenance and repair material for
limitations of materials as technical devices.
well as necessary
procedures used to 2. Ability to apply maintenance and repair procedures on devices
maintain and repair according to manuals.
technical devices;
evaluate technical and 1. Knowledge of construction specifications and technical

internal documentation. documentation.
2. Ability to set up checklists for maintenance and repair of technical
devices.

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5. Maintenance and repair
5.1. The boatmaster shall be able to organise safe maintenance and repair of the craft
and its equipment.
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ensure safe behaviour of 1. Knowledge of safe and effective maintenance and repair procedures.
crew members with regard
to the use of materials and 2. Ability to monitor and supervise crew to apply precautions and
additives; contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment.
3. Ability to apply and observe the applicable labour regulations and
safe working rules and ensure they are respected.
define, monitor and ensure 1. Knowledge of cost effective and efficient maintenance work and of
work orders so that crew applicable legal requirements.
members are able to
perform maintenance and 2. Ability to use (digital) maintenance planning programmes effectively.
repair work independently; 3. Ability to control the maintenance and repair of the craft’s inner and
outer parts considering applicable legal requirements such as safety
data sheets.
4. Ability to manage the hygiene of the craft.
5. Ability to organise the waste management taking into account
environmental regulations such as the Convention on the collection,
deposit and reception of waste produced during navigation on the
Rhine and inland waterways (CDNI Convention).
6. Ability to elaborate the periodic programme of maintenance for the
craft.
7. Ability to monitor and control technical documents of the craft and
keep maintenance logs.
purchase and control 1. Ability to administer the craft’s stocks.

material and tools with
regard to health and 2. Ability to organise a safe working system on board including the use
environmental protection; of hazardous materials for cleaning and conservation work.
3. Ability to check the quality of the repairs.
ensure wires and ropes are 1. Ability to instruct and supervise the crew in accordance with the
being used according to working procedures and safety limitations when using ropes and
the manufacturer’s wires according to the craft’s certificate and datasheets.
specifications and intended
purpose.

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6. Communication
6.1. The boatmaster shall be able to perform human resources management, be

socially responsible, and take care of organisation of workflow and training on
board the craft.
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organise and stimulate 1. Knowledge of human resource management.

teambuilding and coach the
crewmembers regarding 2. Ability to give instructions to the crew in an appropriate and
shipboard duties and, if professional way.
necessary, take disciplinary 3. Ability to explain given instructions to the crew.
measures;
4. Ability to give feedback to the crew about professional and social
behaviour on board.
5. Ability to apply task and workload management, including: planning
and co-ordination, personnel assignment, time and resource
constraints, prioritisation.
6. Ability to recognize and prevent fatigue.
instruct crew on 1. Knowledge of information- and communication systems available on

information- and board.
communication systems;
2. Ability to instruct the crew on the use of the craft’s communication,
media and IT systems.
collect, save and manage 1. Knowledge of the use of all the craft´s computer systems.
data with regard to data
protection laws. 2. Ability to collect and store data in accordance with applicable
legislation.
6.2. The boatmaster shall be able to ensure good communication at all times, which
includes the use of standardised communication phrases in situations with
communication problems.
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describe circumstances by 1. Knowledge of the correct use of relevant technical and nautical terms.
using relevant technical
and nautical terminology; 2. Ability to master communication.
retrieve, evaluate and use 1. Knowledge of procedures to follow in all distress, emergency and
information with relevance safety communication.
to safety on board as well
as nautical-technical 2. Ability to use the standard communication phrases.
issues.

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6.3. The boatmaster shall be able to foster a well-balanced and sociable working
environment on board.
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ensure a good social 1. Ability to take the lead in organising team meetings to keep the
working environment; social atmosphere on board well balanced.
2. Knowledge and awareness of gender-related and cultural differences.
3. Knowledge of relevant rules applying to the training and education of
students, apprentices and trainees.
4. Ability to guide students, apprentices and trainees on various levels.
5. Ability to apply basic team working principles and practice including
conflict management.
apply national, European 1. Knowledge of the various national, European and international social
and international social laws.
legislation;
2. Ability to instruct crew members in using relevant parts of applicable
social legislation.
follow strict alcohol and 1. Knowledge of applicable rules on alcohol and drugs.
drug prohibition and react
appropriately in cases of 2. Ability to communicate and ensure compliance with applicable
infringement, take legislation and awareness of company rules concerning alcohol and
responsibility and explain drugs.
consequences of 3. Ability to react appropriately upon violation of legislation or company
misbehaviour; rules.
organise provisioning and 1. Knowledge of principles of healthy nutrition.

preparation of meals on
board. 2. Ability to instruct crew members in planning and preparing meals.
3. Ability to instruct and supervise crew members regarding hygienic
standards.
4. Ability to instruct crew members in planning purchasing possibilities.

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7. Health and safety, passenger rights and environmental

protection
7.1. The boatmaster shall be able to monitor the applicable legal requirements and take
measures to ensure the safety of life.
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apply national and 1. Knowledge of legislation for health protection and prevention of
international legislation and accidents.
take appropriate measures
for health protection and 2. Ability to apply safety procedures based on applicable legislation in
the prevention of the field of safety and working conditions.
accidents;
control and monitor validity 1. Knowledge of legislation on periodic checks of equipment and
of the craft’s certificate and construction parts.
other documents relevant
to the craft and its 2. Ability to check the validity of certificates and other documents
operation; relevant to the craft and its operation.
comply with safety 1. Knowledge of safe working practices and safe working procedures.
regulations during all
working procedures by 2. Ability to organise safe working procedures, to motivate and
using relevant safety monitor crew members to apply safe working rules.
measures in order to avoid
accidents;
control and monitor all 1. Ability to organise safety control and monitor safety procedures if
safety measures necessary crew or other persons enter enclosed spaces (e.g. ballast tanks,
for cleaning enclosed cofferdams, tanks, double hull spaces) including keeping watch.
spaces before persons
open, enter and clean those 2. Ability to conduct a risk assessment before entering enclosed
facilities. spaces.
3. Knowledge of precautions to take before entering an enclosed space
and while work is being carried out in an enclosed space, for
example:
hazards of enclosed spaces,
atmosphere tests prior to entry,
control of entry into enclosed spaces,
safeguards for enclosed space entry,
protective equipment (e.g. harnesses and respiratory equipment),
work in enclosed spaces.
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7.2. The boatmaster shall be able to maintain safety and security for persons on board
including direct assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility
in accordance with the training requirements and instructions of Annex IV to
Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010.
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use life-saving appliances 1. Knowledge of available life-saving equipment.

and apply life-saving
procedures for victims and 2. Ability to use life-saving appliances and to apply life- saving
own personal safety; procedures for victims and own personal safety.
organise crisis 1. Knowledge of emergency procedures.

management training
exercises for behaviour in 2. Ability to instruct crew members on emergency procedures.
emergency situations, e.g. 3. Ability to organise periodic training of the crew on board the vessel in
fire, leakage warning, preparation for an emergency situation including organisation of
explosion, collision, firefighting and abandon craft drills.
“person over board” and
evacuation;
give instructions related to 1. Knowledge of the applicable fire prevention laws and regulation on
fire prevention, personal the use of tobacco and possible ignition sources.
protection equipment,
methods, firefighting 2. Ability to comply with relevant regulations on fire detection systems,
material, respirators and fixed and mobile fire-extinguishing equipment and related appliances
possible application of e.g. pumping, rescue, salvage, personal protective and
these devices in communication equipment.
emergencies; 3. Ability to control the monitoring and maintenance of fire detection and
extinguishing systems and equipment.
4. Ability to instruct crew and shipboard personnel to apply safe working
rules and to maintain personal protection and personal safety
equipment.
perform first aid; 1. Ability to act in compliance of first aid standards and practices.
establish an effective on- 1. Knowledge of legislation applicable to life-saving appliance and safe
board system to control working condition regulations.
life-saving appliances and
correct application of 2. Ability to maintain and perform periodic checks of operational
personal protection condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety equipment and
equipment; systems.
3. Ability to instruct on, to motivate and supervise the correct use of
(personal) safety equipment by crew members and shipboard
personnel.
organise assistance for 1. Knowledge of training requirements and instructions of Annex IV to

disabled persons and Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010.
persons with reduced
mobility. 2. Ability to perform and organize direct assistance to disabled persons
and persons with reduced mobility.

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7.3. The boatmaster shall be able to set up emergency and damage control plans, and
handle emergency situations.
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initiate preparations for 1. Knowledge of different types of emergencies which may occur such
rescue plans of different as collision, fire, flooding, sinking.
types of emergencies;
2. Ability to organise shipboard contingency plans for response to
emergencies and to assign specific duties to crew members including
monitoring and control.
train on methods to prevent 1. Knowledge of fire-fighting procedures with particular emphasis on

fire, recognition of origin of tactics and command.
fire and firefighting
according to the different 2. Knowledge of the use of water for fire-extinguishing with regard to the
skills of crew members; effect on vessel stability, and ability to take appropriate measures.
3. Ability to communicate and coordinate during firefighting operations
including communication with external organisations and to actively
take part in rescue and fire-fighting operations.
train on the use of life 1. Knowledge of particular characteristics and facilities of rescue
saving appliances; devices.
2. Ability to launch and recover a ship´s boat and instruct crew members
and shipboard personnel on the use of a ship´s boat.
give instructions on rescue 1. Knowledge of legislation applying to rescue plans and safety rota.
plans, escape routes and
internal communication 2. Ability to give instructions on rescue plans, escape routes and internal
and alarm systems. communication and alarm systems.

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7.4. The boatmaster shall be able to ensure compliance with requirements for
environmental protection.
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take precautions to prevent 1. Knowledge of procedures to prevent pollution of the environment.

environmental pollution
and use relevant 2. Ability to take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment.
equipment; 3. Ability to apply safe bunkering procedures.
4. Ability to take measures and give instructions in the event of damage,
collision and running aground including the sealing of leaks.
apply environmental 1. Knowledge of environmental regulations.

protection laws;
2. Ability to motivate crew members and board personnel to take
relevant measures for environmentally friendly behaviour or to behave
in an environmentally friendly way.
use equipment and 1. Knowledge of procedures to make sustainable use of resources.

materials in an economical
and environmentally 2. Ability to instruct crew in using equipment and materials in an
friendly way; economical and environmentally friendly way.
instruct and monitor 1. Knowledge of legislation on waste disposal.

sustainable waste disposal.
2. Ability to ensure sustainable waste disposal and to instruct crew
members and board personnel accordingly.

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Chapter 3: Standards of competence for sailing on inland waterways with a maritime character
Chapter 3: Standards of competence for sailing on inland waterways with

a maritime character
1. The boatmaster sailing on inland waterways with a maritime character shall be

able to work with up-to-date charts and maps, notices to skippers and mariners
and other publications specific to waterways with a maritime character.
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use information supplied 1. Knowledge of use of nautical charts and maps of inland waterways
from specific nautical with maritime character.
information sources and
rules applicable for inland 2. Ability to use and correctly apply charts and maps of inland waterways
waterways with a maritime with maritime character for considering factors relating to accuracy of
character. chart reading such as chart date, symbols, soundings, bottom
description, depths and datum’s and international charts standards
such as ECDIS.
3. Knowledge of terrestrial and satellite navigation for determination of
dead reckoning, piloting, coordinates, geodetic latitude and longitude,
horizontal geodetic datum, difference of latitude and longitude,
distance and speed over ground, directions on the earth, course,
course over ground, compass course corrected with the drift as the
result of wind direction and force, heading and bearing, determination
of the course, determination of the course with wind and current
effect, determination of the course with effect of current and plotting
position sailing on route and bearings.
4. Ability to use notices to skippers and mariners and other information
services such as sailing directions, planning guides, light lists,
maritime safety information (MSI).
5. Knowledge of traffic regulations applying on inland waterways with
maritime character including relevant parts of the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
6. Knowledge of rules applying in emergency situations on inland
waterways with a maritime character.
7. Ability to use maritime equipment foreseen by specific regulation.

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Chapter 3: Standards of competence for sailing on inland waterways with a maritime character

able to use tidal datums, tidal currents, periods and cycles, the time of tidal
currents and tides and variations across an estuary.
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respect tides, tidal, weather 1. Knowledge of publications and information for predicting tides and
forecast and conditions currents, such as, tide tables, tide prediction for subordinate stations,
before casting-off and information on ice, high/low water levels, berths and port directories
when sailing. for determination of water level, current direction and force and
available depth.
2. Knowledge of effects of weather conditions, the shape of land and
other factors on tidal currents.
3. Ability to determine the impact of tidal level, current, weather
conditions and waves, on the planned voyage for safe navigation.

able to use SIGNI (Signalisation des voies de navigation intérieure) and IALA
(International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse
Authorities) for safe navigation on inland waterways with a maritime character.
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use SIGNI (Signalisation 1. Knowledge of buoyage, IALA, region A, marking and signal systems
des voies de navigation such as buoyage direction, numbering, marking of objects and
intérieure), IALA superstructures, lateral and cardinal markings, bifurcations buoys,
(International Association supplementary marks, marking of danger points and obstacles,
of Marine Aids to marking the course of the fair way as well as channel, entrances of
Navigation and Lighthouse harbours, buoyage and illumination and characteristics of illumination.
Authorities) or other local
marking and signal 2. Ability to use the marking and signal systems to determine the
systems. appropriate crafts position in the waterway with respect to local
circumstances and conditions.

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Chapter 4: Standards of competence for sailing with the aid of radar
1. The boatmaster sailing with the aid of radar shall be able to take appropriate
action in relation to navigation with the aid of radar before casting off.
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prepare the start of a 1. General knowledge of radio waves and knowledge of the principles of
journey and use of radar operation and more specifically:
navigational radar
installations and rate-of- • the propagation velocity of radio waves,
turn indicators for • reflection of radio waves,
navigation especially in
reduced visibility • key parameters of navigational radar installations (operating
conditions. frequency range, transmission power, pulse duration, rate of
antenna revolutions, characteristics of the antenna, display
dimensions and range scales, minimum range, radial resolution
and azimuthal resolution etc.).
2. General knowledge of the working principle of rate-of- turn indicators
and their application.
3. Ability to switch on, adjust and control navigational radar installations
such as Tune, Gain, Brilliance, On/Standby, Range and to use rate-
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2. The boatmaster sailing with the aid of radar shall be able to interpret radar display
and analyse the information supplied by radar.
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interpret the radar display 1. Ability to interpret the radar display by correctly identifying the
correctly with respect to
own and other craft • position of the antenna on the screen and heading line,
positions; • setting of position, course and turning direction of the own craft,
• determining distances and reach.
2. Ability to interpret the behaviour of other traffic participants (stationary
craft, oncoming craft and craft heading in the same direction).
analyse other information 1. Ability to analyse the information supplied by radar such as heading
supplied by radar. line (HL), electronic bearing line (EBL), range rings and variable range
marker (VRM), target trails, decentering, parallel lines (P-Lines) and
to explain the radar picture.
2. Knowledge of the limitation of information supplied by navigational
radar installations.
3. Ability to interpret stationary and moving objects displayed on the
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3. The boatmaster sailing with the aid of radar shall be able to reduce interference of
varying origin.
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identify and reduce 1. Knowledge of disturbances which might be caused by break-up or

disturbances coming from split of the antenna beam, by shadowing effects (blind sectors) or by
the own craft; multiple reflections (e.g. in the area of the loading compartments).
2. Ability to take action to reduce disturbances coming from own craft.
identify and reduce 1. Knowledge of disturbances from rain or waves, scattered fields (e.g.
disturbances coming from bridges), multiple reflections, false/ghost echoes, power transmission
the environment; lines, radar shadowing and multipath propagation effects.
2. Ability to take action to reduce disturbances coming from the
environment (by using Anti-Rain Clutter (FTC) and Anti-Sea Clutter
(STC)).
identify and reduce 1. Knowledge of appearance of disturbances caused by other

disturbances coming from navigational radar installations.
other radar navigation
installations. 2. Ability to take action to remove disturbances coming from other
navigational radar installations (interference rejection/IR).

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4. The boatmaster sailing with the aid of radar shall be able to navigate by radar
taking into account the agreed set of rules applicable to inland navigation and in
accordance with the regulations specifying the requirements for navigating by
radar (such as manning requirements or technical requirements for vessels).
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apply rules governing the 1. Knowledge of specific rules for radar use in the agreed set of rules
use of radar. applicable in inland navigation and in applicable police regulation (e.g.
sailing in situations with reduced visibility, use of radar when visibility
is not reduced and mandatory radar use when sailing), use of VHF,
sound signals and agreements on course to steer.
2. Knowledge of technical requirements of craft using navigational radar
installation according to the applicable technical requirements such as
ES-TRIN (European Standard laying down Technical Requirements
for Inland Navigation vessels).
3. Ability to use correctly navigational radar installation, rate-of-turn
indicators and Inland ECDIS combined with radar.
4. Knowledge of the crewing requirements in situations with reduced
visibility and good visibility.
5. Ability to adequately attribute tasks to crew members and give
appropriate instructions.
5. The boatmaster sailing with the aid of radar shall be able to handle specific
circumstances, such as density of traffic, failure of devices, dangerous situations.
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react appropriately in 1. Knowledge of possibilities to react in high traffic density.

exceptional circumstances
such as high traffic density, 2. Ability to take appropriate measures in high traffic density.
failure of devices and other 3. Knowledge of mitigation measures and adequate reaction patterns in
unclear or dangerous traffic case of failure of devices.
situations.
4. Ability to react in case of failure of devices.
5. Knowledge of possible actions to be taken in case of any unclear or
dangerous traffic situations.
6. Ability to react in case of any unclear or dangerous traffic situation.

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Chapter 5: Standards of competence for passenger navigation experts
Chapter 5: Standards of competence for passenger navigation

experts
1. The expert shall be able to organise the use of life-saving equipment on board
passenger vessels.
The expert shall be able to:
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organise the use of life- 1. Knowledge of safety control plans including:

saving equipment.
• safety rota and safety plan,
• emergency plans and procedures.
2. Knowledge of life-saving equipment and its functions and ability to
demonstrate the use of life-saving equipment.
3. Knowledge of areas accessible to passengers with reduced mobility.
4. Ability to demonstrate the use of life-saving equipment for passengers
including passengers with reduced mobility.
2. The expert shall be able to apply safety instructions and take the necessary
measures to protect passengers in general, especially in the event of emergencies
(e.g. evacuation, damage, collision, running aground, fire, explosion or other
situations which may give rise to panic) including providing direct assistance to
disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility in accordance with training
requirements and instructions of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010.
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apply safety instructions; 1. Ability to monitor the safety systems and equipment and to organize
checks and control of the passenger vessel safety equipment
including breathing apparatus.
2. Ability to conduct exercises on emergency situations.
3. Ability to instruct crew members and shipboard personnel having a
role according to the safety rota on the use of life-saving equipment,
escape routes, muster areas and evacuation areas in the case of an
emergency.
4. Ability to provide information to passengers at the beginning of the
voyage on the code of conduct and contents of the safety plan.

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take necessary measures 1. Ability to implement safety rota planning for evacuation of parts of the
to protect passengers in vessel or of the entire vessel, taking into account different emergency
general and in emergency situation (e.g. smoke, fire, leakage, danger to vessel stability and
situations; dangers arising from cargo transported on board).
2. Knowledge of the principles of crisis and crowd management and
conflict management.
3. Ability to provide necessary information to boatmaster, passengers
and external rescue forces.
provide assistance and 1. Knowledge of accessibility of the vessel, areas on board suited for
give instructions so that disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility including their
disabled persons and specific needs with regard to e.g. escape routes and correct
passengers with reduced designation of such areas in safety plans.
mobility can embark, stay
on board and disembark 2. Ability to implement rules on non-discriminatory access and safety
safely. rota planning for disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility
and all training requirements referred to in Annex IV to Regulation
(EU) No 1177/2010.
3. The expert shall be able to communicate in elementary English.
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communicate safety related 1. Knowledge of elementary English vocabulary and pronunciation of

issues in elementary wording suited to guide all persons on board in standard situations
English. and to alert and guide them in the event of emergencies.
2. Ability to use elementary English vocabulary and pronunciation of
wording suited to guide all persons on board in standard situations
and to alert and guide them in the event of emergencies.

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4. The expert shall be able to meet the relevant requirements of Regulation (EU) No
1177/2010.
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provide assistance to 1. Knowledge of rules for inland waterway transport established by

passengers concerning Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010, in particular as regards the non-
passenger rights. discrimination between passengers with regard to transport conditions
offered by carriers, the rights of passengers in cases of cancellation
or delay, the minimum information to be provided to passengers, the
handling of complaints and the general rules on enforcement.
2. Ability to inform passengers on the applicable passenger rights.
3. Ability to implement applicable procedures to provide access and
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Chapter 6: Standards of competence for liquefied natural gas (LNG) experts
Chapter 6: Standards of competence for liquefied natural gas (LNG)

experts
1. The expert shall be able to ensure compliance with legislation and standards
applicable to craft that use LNG as fuel, as well as with other relevant health and
safety regulations.
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
ensure compliance with 1. Knowledge of regulations relating to craft using LNG as a fuel such as
relevant legislation and relevant police regulations, relevant regulations on technical
standards applicable to requirements and ADN.
craft using LNG as fuel;
2. Knowledge of classification society rules.
3. Ability to instruct and monitor crew member operations in order to
ensure compliance with legislation and standards applicable to craft
using LNG as a fuel on board the craft and in particular with the
bunkering procedure.
ensure compliance with 1. Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations including relevant
other relevant health and local requirements and authorizations in particular in port areas.
safety regulations when
sailing and moored. 2. Ability to instruct and monitor crew member operations in order to
ensure compliance with other relevant health and safety regulations.
2. The expert shall be able to be aware of specific points of attention related to LNG,
recognise the risks and manage them.
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
recognise specific points of 1. Knowledge of definition, composition and quality attributes of LNG,
attention related to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS): physical properties and characteristics of
specific characteristics of the product and environmental characteristics.
LNG;
2. Knowledge of the adequate storage temperature, flashpoint,
explosion limits and pressure characteristics, critical temperatures,
related hazards, atmospheric conditions, cryogenic properties, the
behaviour of LNG in air, boil-off and inert gas e.g. nitrogen.
recognise risks and 1. Knowledge of safety plans, hazards and risk, including knowledge of
manage them. muster list and its related safety tasks.
2. Ability to conduct risks management, to document on-board safety
(including safety plan and safety instructions), to assess and control
dangerous areas, fire safety and to use personal protective
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3. The expert shall be able to operate the systems specific to LNG in a safe way.
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
operate the systems 1. Knowledge of technical aspects of the LNG system such as
specific to LNG on-board
and connected to on-board • general configuration and operating manual,
systems in a safe way. • LNG bunkering system,
• spill control equipment,
• LNG containment system,
• gas preparation system,
• LNG pipe system,
• gas supply system,
• engine room concept,
• ventilation system,
• temperature and pressure (how to read a pressure and
temperature distribution chart),
• valves (in particular, the main gas fuel valve), pressure relief
valves,
• control, surveillance and safety systems, alarms, gas detection
and dry breakaway couplings.
2. Ability to present the mode of action of LNG, read pressure and
temperature, operate stripping, containment, gas supply, ventilation,
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4. The expert shall be able to ensure regular checking of the LNG system.
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
perform and monitor 1. Knowledge of maintenance and monitoring of the LNG system.
regular checks of the LNG
system. 2. Knowledge of possible malfunction and alarms.
3. Ability to perform daily maintenance, weekly maintenance, regular
periodic maintenance, to correct malfunctions and to document
maintenance work.
5. The expert shall be able to know how to perform LNG bunkering operations in a
safe and controlled manner.
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
perform and monitor 1. Knowledge of

bunkering procedures in a
safe way. • identification marking in line with relevant police and port
regulation,
• conditions for berthing and moorage for bunkering purposes,
• LNG bunkering procedure,
• purging of the LNG system,
• relevant checklists and delivery certificate,
• bunkering safety measures and evacuation procedures.
2. Ability to start and monitor bunkering procedures including measures
to guarantee safe mooring, correct position of cables and pipes in
order to avoid leakage and to take measures to safely disconnect
LNG and bunkering connection if needed at any time.
3. Ability to ensure compliance with relevant safety zone regulations.
4. Ability to report start of bunkering procedure and to perform safe
bunkering according to manual including ability to monitor pressure,
temperature and LNG level in tanks.
5. Ability to purge pipe systems, to close valves and disconnect craft
from bunkering installation and to report end of procedure after
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6. The expert shall be able to prepare the LNG system for craft maintenance.
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
prepare the LNG system for 1. Knowledge of correct purging procedures such as use of drainage of
craft maintenance and for gas and flushing of LNG system prior to shipyard stay.
renewed use.
2. Ability to perform
• inerting of the LNG system,
• LNG fuel tank drainage procedure,
• first filling of LNG fuel tank (drying and cooldown),
• entry into service following a shipyard stay.
7. The expert shall be able to handle emergency situations related to LNG.
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
react appropriately in 1. Knowledge of emergency measures and on-board safety

emergency situations (such documentation (including the safety plan and safety instructions).
as LNG spills and leaks,
skin contact with low 2. Ability to react appropriately in case of emergencies such as
temperature substance, fire, • on-deck LNG spills,
incidents related to
transport of dangerous • skin contact with LNG,
goods with specific • LNG spills in closed spaces (e.g. in engine rooms),
hazards or craft running
aground). • LNG spills or natural gas leaks in inter-barrier spaces (e.g.
double-walled fuel tanks, double- walled pipes),
• fire in the vicinity of LNG fuel tanks or in the engine rooms,
• pressure built up in pipe systems after Emergency Shut Down
activation in case of imminent release or venting.
3. Knowledge of specific hazards related to the transport of dangerous
goods and craft running aground or colliding.
4. Ability to take emergency measures and remote surveillance
emergency measures e.g. to properly control LNG fire, pool, jet and
flash fire.

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Part II: Standards for practical examination
Chapter 1: Standards for the practical examination for obtaining a specific authorisation for sailing with the aid of radar
PART II: STANDARDS FOR PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
Chapter 1: Standards for the practical examination for obtaining a

specific authorisation for sailing with the aid of radar
1. Specific competences and assessment situations

Examiners are free to decide about the content of the individual examination elements.
Examiners shall test elements 1 to 16 and at least one of the elements 17 to 19. Applicants must
reach a minimum of 7 out of 10 points in each element.
No Competences Examination element

1 1.1 switch on, adjust and control the functioning of navigational radar installations;
2 1.1 switch on, adjust and control the functioning of rate-of-turn indicators;
3 interpret the radar display correctly by setting the range, resolution, brightness,
1.1 gain, contrast, other connected apparatus, center and tune;
4 use the rate-of-turn indicator e.g. by setting the rate-of-turn in accordance with
1.1
maximum rate-of-turn of the craft;
5 identify the position of the antenna on the screen and the heading line, the setting
of position, course and turning direction of the own craft and the determining
2.1
distances and reach;
6 interpret the behaviour of other traffic participants (stationary craft, oncoming craft
2.1 and craft heading the same direction);
7 analyze the information supplied by radar such as heading line, electronic bearing
line, range rings, and variable range marker, target trails, decentering and parallel
2.2 lines and to explain the radar picture;
8 reduce disturbances coming from the own craft by checking antenna, by reducing
3.1 shadows and multiple reflections e. g. in the area of holds;
9 take action to reduce disturbances from the environment by reducing influence

from rain and waves, by correctly dealing with scattered fields (e.g. from bridges),
3.2 false/ghost echoes from power transmission lines and cables as well as with
shadowing and multipath effects;
10 remove disturbances coming from other navigational radar installations by using

3.3
interference rejection;
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No Competences Examination element

12 ensure co-operation between the person at helm and the person using
4.1 navigational radar installations according to visibility and the features of the
wheelhouse;
13 use rate-of-turn indicators and inland ECDIS or similar displays in combination

4.1
with radar;
14 act according to police regulations in case of reduced visibility and in case of good
4.1
visibility;
15 use radio, sound signals and to agree on course by using information supplied by
4.1
radar;
16 give commands to the person at helm including checking the person´s required
4.1
knowledge and skills;
17 5.1 take appropriate measures in high traffic density;
18 5.1 take appropriate measures in the case of failure of devices;
19 5.1 react appropriately in unclear or dangerous traffic situations.
2. Technical requirements for craft used for practical examination

A craft used for a practical examination shall be covered by Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397.
Craft used for practical exams to assess the competence of a boatmaster sailing with aid of radar shall
fulfil the technical requirement laid down in Article 7.06 of standard ES-TRIN 2017/11 . Craft shall be
equipped with an operable inland ECDIS or a comparable device for displaying electronic charts.
1 The European Standard laying down Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation vessels is available under https://www.cesni.eu.

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Chapter 2: Standards for the practical examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a passenger navigation expert

certificate of qualification as a passenger navigation expert
Examiners are free to decide about the content of the individual examination elements.
Examiners shall test 11 out of 14 category I elements, provided that: element 16 and element 20 are
assessed.
Examiners shall test 7 out of 8 category II elements.
Applicants can reach 10 points in each element as a maximum result.
For category I, applicants must reach a minimum of 7 out of 10 points in each element. For category II,
applicants must reach a minimum total score of 45 points.
No Competences Examination elements Category I-II
1 1.1 demonstrate the use of lifebuoys for passengers; I
demonstrate the use of lifejackets for passengers and deck

crew members and
1.1 shipboard personnel including specific individual life-saving
2 I
equipment for persons not undertaking duties for the safety
rota;
demonstrate the use of appropriate equipment for evacuation

3 1.1 I
to shallow water, to the bank or to another craft;
demonstrate the use of ship’s boats including its engine and

searchlight or platform according to Article 19.15 ES-TRIN
1.1 2017/1 replacing the ship´s boat or collective life-saving
4 I
appliances according to Article 19.09(5) to (7) ES-TRIN
2017/1;
5 1.1 demonstrate the use of suitable stretcher; I
1.1 demonstrate the use of first aid kits;

6 I
demonstrate the use of self-contained breathing apparatus

sets and sets of equipment as well as smoke hoods
1.1
7 according to Article 19.12(10) ES-TRIN 2017/1 or a I
combination thereof;
check and monitor inspection intervals for the equipment

8 2.1 II
mentioned in no 1 - 7 of this table;
check and monitor the necessary qualification of persons

2.1 using first aid kits and self-contained breathing apparatus
9 II
sets and sets of equipment as well as smoke hoods;
10 2.1 stow appropriately and distribute life-saving appliances; I

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identify areas accessible for passengers with reduced

11 2.3 II
mobility;
demonstrate the use of life-saving equipment for passengers

12 1.1 I
with reduced mobility;
13 2.1 explain elements of the safety rota and the safety plan; II
attribute tasks to shipboard personnel according to safety

14 2.1 II
rota and safety plan;
attribute tasks to shipboard personnel with regard to non-

15 2.3 discriminatory access and safety rota planning for II
passengers with reduced mobility;
organize training and instructions for persons with reduced

16 2.3 mobility according to Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No I
1177/2010;
organise the evacuation of a passenger area explaining

17 2.2 specific measures to take in case of collision, running I
aground, smoke and fire;
fight incipient fire and handle waterproof and fire-retardant

18 2.2 I
doors;
provide necessary information to the boatmaster, passengers

19 2.2 II
and external rescue forces in a simulated emergency;
use elementary English vocabulary and pronounce wording

suited to guide passengers and shipboard personnel in
20 3.1 standard situations and to alert and I
guide them in the event of emergencies;
21 4.1 explain which passenger rights are applicable; I
implement applicable procedures to provide access and

22 4.1 professional assistance to passengers according to II
Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010.

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2. Technical requirements for craft and shore installation used for

practical examination
The location where the assessment is taking place shall be equipped with life-saving equipment for
passenger vessels necessary to demonstrate examination element no 2 including specific life-saving
equipment for cabin vessels according to the applicable ES-TRIN 2017/1. It shall be equipped with a
safety rota and a safety plan complying with ES-TRIN 2017/1and suitable spaces and equipment to
assess the ability to organise evacuation and behaviour to fight and react in case of a fire.

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Chapter 3: Standards for the practical examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a liquefied natural gas (LNG)
expert

certificate of qualification as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) expert

Examiners are free to decide about the content of the individual examination elements. Examiners
shall test 9 out of 11 category I elements.
For category I, applicants must reach a minimum of 7 out of 10 points in each tested element. For
category II, applicants must reach a minimum total score of 30 points.
instruct and monitor crew member operations in order to

ensure compliance with legislation and standards applicable
1 1.1 II
to craft using LNG as a fuel on board the craft and in
particular with the bunkering procedure;
instruct and monitor crew member operations in order to

2 1.2 ensure compliance with other relevant health and safety II
regulations;
conduct risk management, to document on-board safety

(including safety plan and safety instructions), to assess and
3 2.2 II
control dangerous areas, fire safety and to use personal
protective equipment;
4 3.1 present the mode of action of LNG; II
read pressure and temperature, operate stripping,

5 3.1 containment, pipe, gas supply, ventilation, safety systems, I
valves and to manage boil-off of LNG;
6 4.1 perform daily, weekly and regular periodic maintenance; I
7 4.1 correct malfunctions detected during maintenance; I
8 4.1 document maintenance work; II
start and monitor bunkering procedures including measures

to guarantee safe mooring, correct position of cables and
pipes in order to avoid leakage, and to take measures to
9 5.1 safely disconnect LNG and bunkering connection if needed I
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10 5.1 ensure compliance with relevant safety zone regulations; II
11 5.1 report start of bunkering procedure; II
perform safe bunkering according to manual, including ability

12 5.1 I
to monitor pressure, temperature and LNG level in tanks;
purge pipe systems, to close valves and disconnect craft

13 5.1 from bunkering installation and to report end of procedure I
after bunkering;
perform
 inerting of the LNG system,
 LNG fuel tank drainage procedure,
14 6.1 I
 first filling of LNG fuel tank (drying and
cooldown),
 entry into service following a shipyard stay;
react appropriately in case of emergencies such as

 on-deck LNG spills,
 skin contact with LNG,
15 7.1  LNG spills in closed spaces (e.g. in engine I
rooms),
 LNG spills or natural gas leaks in inter-barrier
spaces (e.g. double-walled fuel tanks, double-
walled pipes);
react appropriately in case of fire in the vicinity of LNG fuel

16 7.1 I
tanks or in the engine rooms;
react appropriately in case of pressure built up in pipe

17 7.1 systems after emergency shut down activation in case of I
imminent release or venting;
take emergency measures and remote surveillance

18 7.1 emergency measures, e.g. to properly control LNG fire, pool, I
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2. Technical requirements for craft and shore facilities used for

practical examination
Craft and shore facilities must be equipped with
1. Documentation used for assessment such as
1.1. safety rota (including safety plan and safety instructions) according to Article 30.03 ES-
TRIN 2017/1,
1.2. risk assessment according to Annex 8 Section I 1.3. ES-TRIN 2017/1,
1.3. all other documents required by Article 30.01(5) ES-TRIN 2017/1 including a detailed
operating manual according to Annex 8 Section I 1.4.9 ES-TRIN 2017/1,
2. systems for LNG use
2.1. a LNG bunkering system including a bunkering station,
2.2. a LNG containment system,
2.3. a LNG piping system,
2.4. a gas supply system,
2.5. a gas preparation system,
3. A suitable engine room,
3.1. a ventilation system,
3.2. a leakage prevention and control system,
3.3. a monitoring and safety system and
3.4. the additional fire-fighting systems.

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Chapter 4: Standards for practical examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a boatmaster
Chapter 4: Standards for practical examination for obtaining a certificate

of qualification as a boatmaster

The examination comprises two parts: one on journey planning and, a second one, on journey
execution. The assessment for the journey execution shall take place in a single session. Each part of
the examination consists of several elements.
For boatmasters, who have neither completed an approved training programme based on the
standards of competence for the operational level nor passed an assessment of competence by an
administrative authority aimed at verifying that the standards of competence for the operational level
are met, the requirements are supplemented with the specific elements laid down in the standards set
out in Section V (additional module on supervision in the context of the practical examination for
obtaining a certificate of qualification as a boatmaster).
With respect to the content, the examination shall comply with the following requirements:
Journey planning
The part of the examination on journey planning comprises the elements listed in the table in
Appendix 1. Elements are grouped in categories I and II according to their importance. 10 elements
from each category shall be selected from that list and tested in the examination.
Journey execution
Applicants are required to demonstrate that they are capable of executing a journey. An indispensable
precondition for that is that applicants handle the craft themselves. The individual elements to be
tested can be found in the table in Appendix 2 and – unlike the journey planning part – all of them shall
always be tested.
Examiners are free to decide about the content of each individual examination element.

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Appendix 1
Content of the part of the examination on journey planning
In each category, 10 elements shall be tested. The applicant can reach 10 points in each element as a
maximum result.
For category I, applicants must reach a minimum of 7 out of 10 points in each tested element. For
category II, applicants must reach a minimum total score of 60 points.
navigate on European inland waterways including locks and

1 1.1.1 lifts according to navigation agreements with the agent; I
consider economic and ecological aspects of the craft

2 1.1.3 operation in order to use the craft efficiently and respect the II
environment;
take account of technical structures and profiles of the

3 1.1.4 waterways, and take precautions; I
ensure safe manning of craft in accordance with the

4 1.2.1 I
applicable rules;
5 1.3.3 ensure safe access to the craft; II
respect the principles of inland waterway shipbuilding and

6 2.1.1 II
construction;
distinguish construction methods of craft and their behaviour

7 2.1.2 in the water, especially in terms of stability and strength; II
understand structural parts of craft and damage control and

8 2.1.3 II
analysis;
9 2.1.4 take action to protect the craft’s watertight integrity; I
10 2.2.1 understand functionalities of craft equipment; II
respect specific requirements for transport of cargo and

11 2.2.2 I
passengers;
understand relevant national, European and international

12 3.1.1 regulations, codes and standards concerning the operation of II
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compose stowage plans including knowledge of loading

13 3.1.2 cargoes and ballast systems in order to keep hull stress I
within acceptable limits;
control loading and unloading procedures with regard to safe

14 3.1.3. I
transport;
differentiate various goods and their characteristics in order

to monitor and ensure safe and secure loading of goods as
15 3.1.4 II
laid down in the stowage plan;
respect the effect on trim and stability of cargoes and cargo

16 3.2.1 operations; I
check the effective tonnage of the craft, use stability and trim
diagrams and stress calculating equipment, including ADB
17 3.2.2 I
(Automatic Data-Base) to check a stowage plan;
understand relevant national, European and international

regulations, codes and standards concerning the
18 3.3.1 II
transportation of passengers;
arrange and monitor exercises on safety as laid down in the

(safety) muster list in order to guarantee safe behaviour in
19 3.3.2 II
potential situations of danger;
20 3.3.3 communicate with passengers in emergency situations; I
define and monitor on board risk analysis of limited access

21 3.3.4 for passengers as well as compile an effective on board II
protection system in order to prevent unauthorised access;
analyse reports given by passengers (i.e. unforeseen

occurrences, defamation, vandalism) in order to react
22 3.3.5 II
accordingly;
prevent potential damage to electric and electronic devices

23 4.4.1 II
on board;
24 4.5.3 evaluate technical and internal documentation; II

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ensure safe behaviour of crew members with regard to the

25 5.1.1 use of materials and additives; II
define, monitor and ensure work orders so that crew

26 5.1.2 members are able to perform maintenance and repair work II
independently;
purchase and control material and tools with regard to health

27 5.1.3 II
and environmental protection;
ensure wires and ropes are being used according to the

28 5.1.4 II
manufacturer’s specifications and intended purpose;
29 6.3.2 apply national, European and international social legislation; II
follow strict alcohol and drug prohibition and react

30 6.3.3 appropriately in cases of infringement, take responsibility and II
explain consequences of misbehaviour;
31 6.3.4 organise provisioning and preparation of meals on board; II
apply national and international legislation and take

32 7.1.1 appropriate measures for health protection and the II
prevention of accidents;
control and monitor validity of the craft’s certificate and other

33 7.1.2 I
documents relevant to the craft and its operation;
comply with safety regulations during all working procedures

34 7.1.3 by using relevant safety measures in order to avoid I
accidents;
control and monitor all safety measures necessary for

35 7.1.4 cleaning enclosed spaces before persons open, enter and II
clean those facilities;
control life-saving appliances and the correct application of

36 7.2.5 II
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37 initiate preparations for rescue plans of different types of

7.3.1 II
emergencies;
38 take precautions to prevent environmental pollution and use

7.4.1 II
relevant equipment;
39 7.4.2 apply environmental protection laws; II
40 7.4.3 use equipment and materials in an economical and

II
environmental-friendly way.

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Appendix 2
Content of the part of the examination on journey execution
All elements listed in this part of the examination shall be tested. In each element, the applicant must
reach a minimum of 7 out of a maximum of 10 points.
No Competences Examination elements
Navigate and manoeuvre the craft appropriate to the situation and in accordance
with the statutory requirements of navigational law (as a function of current speed
1 1.1.1
and direction, checking of depth of the water and loaded draught, underkeel
clearance, traffic density, interaction with other craft etc.);
Dock and cast off the inland waterway craft, in a right and proper manner and in
2 1.1.4 compliance with statutory and/or safety-related requirements;
3 1.1.5 Readjust or reset navigation aids if necessary;
Gather all the information relevant for navigation supplied by the navigation aids
4 1.1.5 and use it to adapt the handling of the craft;
Turn on the necessary devices at the steering position (navigation aids such as
5 1.1.6 Inland AIS, Inland ECDIS) and adjust them;
Check that the craft is ready for the journey in accordance with the regulations,
6 2.2.2 and that the cargo and other objects have been stowed safely in accordance with
the regulations;
Appropriately respond to malfunctions (to be simulated, where appropriate)

during navigation (e.g. increase in temperature of cooling water, drop in engine
oil pressure, breakdown of main machine(s), rudder failure, disturbed radio
7 4.2.2 communications, breakdown of radio telephone device, uncertain direction of
other craft), decide on next steps and arrange or take appropriate steps as
regards maintenance work to ensure safe navigation;
Handle the craft in such a way as to be able to anticipate the possibility of an

8 5.1.2 accident and avoid unnecessary wear and tear; frequent checking of the
available indicators;
Establish specific communication with crew members (on board communication)

concerning various manoeuvres and as part of staff meetings (for example
9 6.1.1 briefings) or with persons with whom cooperation is required (using all radio
communication networks);
Communicate with the persons concerned (on board) and with other players
(sector traffic centre, other craft etc.) during these activities in accordance with
10 6.2.2 the regulations (networks, waterways along the route travelled): use of radio
telephone, telephone;
Deal with an emergency situation (to be simulated, where appropriate – e.g. man
overboard, breakdown incident, fire on board, the escape of hazardous
11 7.3.3 substances, leaks) by means of prompt and prudent rescue and/or damage
limitation manoeuvres or measures. Notifying and informing the relevant
individuals and competent authorities in the event of an emergency;
Communicate with the persons concerned in the event of malfunctions (on

12 7.3.4 board) and with other players (use of radio telephone, telephone) so that
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examination
The craft used for a practical examination shall be covered by Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397.

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Chapter 5: Standards for the additional module on supervision in the context of the practical examination for obtaining a
certificate of qualification as a boatmaster
Chapter 5: Standards for the additional module on supervision in the

context of the practical examination for obtaining a certificate of
qualification as a boatmaster

Candidates who have neither completed an approved training programme based on the standards of
competence for the operational level nor passed an assessment of competence by an administrative
authority aimed at verifying that the standards of competence for the operational level are met, have to
pass this module.
The requirements below need to be met in addition to those referred to under the standards for the
practical examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a boatmaster.

Examiners are free to decide about the content of the individual examination elements. Examiners
shall test 20 out of 25 category I elements.
For category I, applicants must reach a minimum of 7 out of 10 points in each element. For category II,
applicants must reach a minimum total score of 40 points.
use materials available on board such as winches, bollards,

1 0.1.1 ropes and wires considering relevant work safety measures I
including the use of personal protective and rescue
equipment;
connect and disconnect push/barge combinations using the

2 0.1.2 I
required equipment and materials;
use equipment and materials available on board for coupling

operations considering relevant work safety measures
3 0.1.2 including the use of personal I
protective and rescue equipment;
4 0.1.3 demonstrate anchor manoeuvres; I
use equipment and materials available on board for

anchoring operations considering relevant work safety
5 0.1.3 I
measures including the use of personal protective and
rescue equipment;
6 0.1.4 secure the water tightness of the craft; I
work according to the checklist on deck and in the living

7 0.1.4 quarters such as waterproofing and securing of the hatches I
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explain and demonstrate the applicable procedures to deck

8 0.1.5 II
crew member while passing locks, weirs and bridges;
handle and maintain the craft´s day and night marking

9 0.1.6 I
system, signs and sound signals;
use methods to determine the amount of cargo loaded or

10 0.3.3 II
discharged;
calculate the amount of liquid cargo using the soundings or

11 0.3.3 II
tank tables, or both;
operate and control the machinery in the engine room

12 0.4.1 I
following procedures;
explain safe function, operation and maintenance of the bilge

and ballast system including: reporting incidents associated
13 0.4.1 II
with transfer operations and ability to correctly measure and
report tank levels;
prepare and operate shut-off-operations of the engines after

14 0.4.1 I
operation;
15 0.4.1 operate pumping bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems; I
16 0.4.1 use hydraulic and pneumatic systems; I
17 0.4.2 use switchboard; I
18 0.4.2 use shore supply; I
apply safe working procedures in maintenance and repair of

19 0.4.3 I
engines and equipment;
maintain and to take care of pumps, piping systems, bilge-

20 0.4.5 II
and ballast systems;
clean all accommodation spaces, the wheelhouse and

keeping the household in a proper way complying with the
21 0.5.1 II
rules of hygiene including
responsibility for their own accommodation space;
clean the engine rooms and engines using the appropriate

22 0.5.1 I
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clean and to preserve the outer parts, the hull and the decks
23 0.5.1 of the craft in the correct order using the appropriate II
materials according to environmental rules;
take care of the craft and household waste disposal

24 0.5.1 II
according to environmental rules;
maintain and take care of all technical equipment according

25 0.5.2 to technical instructions and use maintenance programmes I
(including digital);
use and store ropes and wires according to safe working

26 0.5.3 II
practices and rules;
splice wires and ropes, apply knots according to their use

27 0.5.4 I
and maintain wires and ropes;
use required technical and nautical terms as well as terms

28 0.6.1 related to social aspects in standardised communication I
phrases;
29 0.7.1 prevent dangers related to on board hazards; I
prevent activities which might be hazardous to personnel or

30 0.7.1 I
craft;
31 0.7.2 use personal protective equipment; I
32 0.7.3 use swimming skills for rescue operations; II
use rescue equipment in the case of rescue operations and

33 0.7.3 II
rescue and transport a casualty;
34 0.7.4 keep escape routes free; II
use emergency communication and alarm systems and

35 0.7.5 I
equipment;
apply various methods of firefighting and extinguish

36 0.7.6, 0.7.7 I
equipment and fixed installations;
37 0.7.8 perform medical first aid. I

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Part III: Standards for the approval of a simulator
Chapter 1: Technical and functional requirements for vessel handling and radar simulators in inland navigation
PART III: STANDARDS FOR THE APPROVAL OF A SIMULATOR
No Item Quality level of technical requirement Test procedure Vessel Radar

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1. Inland At least one inland navigational radar installation with It has to be verified if the installation has the same x x
navigational the same functionalities as a type approved inland functionalities as the type approved inland navigational radar
radar navigational radar installation according to ES-TRIN installation.
installation has to be installed on the simulator.
2. Communica- The simulator shall be fitted with a communication It has to be verified if the simulator is fitted with x x
tion system system comprising communication systems.
 an alternative internal telephone link and
 two independent inland waterway radio
communication systems.
3. Inland ECDIS At least one Inland ECDIS has to be installed on the It has to be verified if the installation has the same x
simulator. functionalities as an Inland ECDIS.
4. Exercise area The exercise area contains at least a representative Visual inspection of the area. x x
river with side arms or canals and harbours.
5. Sound signals Sound signals can be given using foot pedals or It has to be verified if foot pedals or buttons function correctly. x x
buttons.
6. Night time Night-time navigation lights panel is installed on the It has to be verified if night time navigation lights panel x x
navigation simulator. functions correctly.
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7. Mathematical At least three mathematical models of representative It has to be verified if the three mandatory models are x
models for craft types of craft with different methods of propulsion and available.
loading conditions including one small craft which
could be a tug, one medium sized craft (e.g. 86 m
length) and one large craft (e.g. 110 or 135 m length).
8. Mathematical At least one mathematical model of representative It has to be verified if the mandatory model is available. x
models for craft type of craft (e.g. 86 m length).
9 Number of The simulator shall include target craft of at least 5 It has to be verified if the required number and variety of x x
available target European Conference of Ministers of Transport target craft is available.
craft1 (CEMT) classes.
10. Operator The operator shall be able to communicate on all very It has to be verified if the operator can communicate on all x x
station high frequency (VHF) channels. The operator has to VHF channels and if the operator can monitor the use of all
be able to monitor the use of the channels. channels.
11. Various There shall be a possibility to create, store and run Different operations shall be performed. x x
exercises various exercises, which shall be manipulable while
running.
12. Separable During examination of more than one applicant, the The exercise shall be replayed for each applicant. x x
exercises applicants' exercises shall not interfere with the
examination of another applicant.
13. Craft’s bridge The wheelhouse section shall be designed for radar It has to be verified if the bridge layout and equipment x x
functions and navigation by one person as set out in ES-TRIN functions correspond to the applicable technical requirements
layout 2017/1. for inland waterway craft. It has to be verified if the
wheelhouse is designed for one person steering operations.
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14. Steering Steering stations resemble those aboard inland craft Visual inspection. x x
station as regards form and dimensions.
(bridge/cubicle)
15. Operator  There shall be a separate room in which Visual inspection of the operator station and functionality x x
station operator(s) and examiner(s) can be seated, check.
where the examiner must be able to perceive the
radar image of the applicant.
 The wheelhouse and operator space must be
separate from each other. They shall be as much
soundproof as possible.
 The operator must be able to operate at least two
VHF channels at the same time.
 The operator must be able to clearly identify
which radio communication channel the applicant
is using.
16. Briefing/ Possibility for replay at an operator or debriefing Assessment activities have to be monitored. x x
Debriefing station.
station
Own craft1
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17. Degrees of The simulator shall be able to visualize the motion in The degrees of freedom implemented in the simulator can be x
freedom six degrees of freedom. evaluated by observing the visualization system or by
instruments. Therefore, the following manoeuvres are carried
out using small craft which usually move more distinctively
and faster than bigger ones.
 If the horizon is swinging when looking forward during
navigating along curves, the roll motion is implemented.
 If the craft’s bow raises and drops with strong
longitudinal accelerations, the pitch motion is
implemented.
 If the echo sounder display changes when running at
higher speeds at constant water depth, the heave
motion is implemented. This test implies the modelling of
the squat effect.
18. Degrees of The simulator shall be able to simulate the motion in The degrees of freedom implemented in the simulator have to x
freedom three degrees of freedom. be evaluated.
19. Propulsion The simulation of all components of the propulsion The propulsion system has to be tested by acceleration and x x
system system is carried out close to reality and considers all stopping manoeuvres during which the performance of the
relevant influences. engine (in terms of reaction to throttle) and craft (in terms of
maximum speed and time behaviour) can be observed.
20. Control devices The control device behaves close to reality regarding To test the quality of the simulation of control devices, x x
the rudder rate of turn and considers the most different investigations can be carried out. Limitations are
important influences. given where it is not possible to evaluate the behaviour
without protocols of state variables.
 Reaction: The control device is used in forward and
backward motion. It is observed if changes of the craft´s
direction are initiated.
 Rudder rate of turn: The control device is used and the
rate of turn is observed on the display. It can be
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21. Shallow water The effect of limited water depth on the power demand Two types of tests are proposed which allow judging the x
effects and the manoeuvring behaviour is modelled correctly quality regarding the consideration of the shallow water
in terms of quality. influence:
Running straight ahead: on different water depths the
achieved maximum speed is measured, standardized with the
speed on deep water and plotted versus the parameter
draught by water depth (T/h). The comparison with existing
data from model tests gives information about the quality of
the shallow water influence in the simulation.
Turning circle: by running a craft at constant power and a
rudder angle of 20° on lateral unrestricted water, the values of
speed, drift angle, rate of turn and turning circle diameter of a
stationary turning craft can be recorded on stepwise reduced
water depth.
Plotting this date versus T/h allows determining how drift
angle, rate of turn, speed and the diameter change with the
water depth.
22. Influence of At least two current measuring points on the craft exist Tests are planned to check the existence of the performance x x
current so that the current yaw moment can be calculated. characteristic and its consideration in the simulation:
 An own craft without propulsion is put into a river with
existing current. It is observed whether the craft is taken
by the current. Besides, it is checked whether it is
accelerated up to the current speed. If the current
follows the river direction, it will be checked further
whether the craft slightly rotates.
 A trial with the port entrance from a river with current
shows, to what extent the simulator realistically
calculates a yawing moment generated by the
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23. Influence of The wind influence generates forces in the horizontal To check the quality level of the wind influence, different tests x
wind plane according to the actual wind speed and can be carried out. To be able to easily detect these effects,
direction. The wind also generates yaw and roll relatively high wind speeds are to be chosen.
moments. Execute the test as follows: conduct a test for both head-wind
and side-wind in two different wind speeds in an area with no
influence but wind. Start the wind and notice the behaviour.
Stop the wind and notice the behaviour again. Start with a
non-moving craft.
24. Bank effect The lateral force and yaw moment tend to change with For checking the bank effect in the simulator an exercise area x
distance to the bank and speed in a proper manner. is needed which provides an embankment or wall on one
side. The following tests have to be carried out:
 The craft is running parallel along the wall. It is checked,
whether the straight motion is affected and if the craft is
attracted by the wall and if the bow turned away from it.
 The distance to the bank or wall and the speed of the
craft are varied and it is observed how the effects
change.
25. Craft-craft Craft are interacting with each other and realistic For an entire check of the craft-craft interaction an exercise x
interaction effects are computed. with two own craft shall be started on the simulator in a lateral
unrestricted water. If this is not possible, the test may also be
carried out using a traffic craft as the other craft. For a good
assessment of the results, the craft shall start in parallel
courses at a relatively small lateral distance.
 For both overtaking and encountering it will be checked
to which extent the own craft shows attraction and
rotation.
 The water depth is reduced. It shall be checked, if the
interaction effects increase.
 The distance between the craft shall be increased to find
out, if the effects decrease.
 The speed of the other craft shall be increased. The
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26. Squat Both dynamic sinkage and trim are modelled in This feature is best tested in an area with lateral unrestricted x
dependency of the speed, water depth and draught. water and constant water depth.
 A trial run has to show if the feature “squat” can be
checked using echo sounders.
 Different values for the under keel clearance at bow and
stern show whether the craft trims.
 With increasing speed the functional relation between
squat (difference between under keel clearance during
standstill and motion) and craft speed is checked.
 It is tested whether the squat increases at constant
speed but decreasing water depth.
27. Canal effect Consideration of the current back flow. The back flow Back flow is a physical effect brought in the simulator as a x
is not linear to the craft speed. resisting force executed on the craft. To test this, a craft is put
in a narrow canal, the craft runs steady with constant power.
The speed is then measured. The power is increased and the
speed is measured. The test is repeated in open water with
the same constant power (two levels) is applied. The
expected effect is:
 The speed in the narrow canal is less than in open
waters at the same power setting.
 On a larger power setting, the speed difference is bigger
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28. Lock effect In a lock the craft experiences the same effects as in a The test for the canal effect shows the back flow. This test x
canal. The lock causes an additional effect due to a does not have to be repeated. The piston effect can be
displacement flow caused by the craft with a large demonstrated by:
blockage factor entering the lock (the piston effect).  Take the craft into the lock at a relatively high speed.
The craft shall experience additional resistance after
entering the lock (slow down). When the propulsion is
stopped the reversing forces shall still be available and
the craft shall reverse slightly.
 Start in the lock, set propulsion to a fixed setting. The
craft will leave the lock, experience a resisting force due
to the piston effect. After leaving the lock (the craft free
of the lock) the resisting force shall stop, shown by a
sudden increase in speed that can be noted.
29. Grounding Grounding slows the craft down, it can be heard by a An exercise area with an even as well as a softly rising x
sound but does not lead in all cases to the craft bottom is necessary for the check of grounding. Here, the
stopping. Grounding is notified to the operator. existence of suitable depth information in the simulator itself
is addressed and not the representation in the visualization
system.
When grounding on a beach it has to be tested whether the
craft really stops, and if so whether it stops abruptly or it
slows down.
During grounding, the change of the horizontal plane of the
craft has to be checked with the visualization system.
Running over a flat bottom at extreme shallow water, it has to
be tested whether the craft grounds due to squat while the
speed is increased continuously.
For all groundings it has to be checked, if this incident is
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30. Grounding A grounding, a collision craft- shore, craft-craft, craft or Visual inspection. x
Collision craft- bridge are notified in the simulation to the candidate
shore Collision and the operator.
craft-craft
Collision craft-
bridge
31. Collision craft- Collisions craft-shore are notified in the simulation at Only for exercise areas with different objects on the shore the x
shore least by a sound. The simulation slows the craft down. simulation of the collision craft-shore can be tested.
The calculation of the collision is carried out using a 2- By sailing against different objects it can be tested whether
dimensional shape of the craft. the simulator can detect these and react on them.
For different objects it shall be tested whether there are
certain types, for which no collision reaction occurs.
The sound for the collision can be tested with the audio
system of the simulator, if available.
The observation of the collision in the visualization system
shows whether the collision occurs abruptly or if a crumble
zone is simulated.
A collision with a flat angle at low speed can show whether an
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32. Collision craft- Collisions craft –craft are notified in the simulation at Under the precondition that it makes no difference for the own x
craft least by a sound. The simulation slows the craft down. craft whether the other craft it is colliding with is another own
The calculation of the collision is carried out using a 2- craft or a traffic craft, different collisions can be carried out.
dimensional shape of the craft. It is checked which reaction occurs on the simulator during a
craft-craft collision for the own craft and whether a sound can
be noticed.
In the instructor station, it is checked with sufficient
magnification, if the outlines of the craft are used for the
collision detection.
It is tested, if the collision occurs exactly at that moment,
when the outlines touch each other.
It is checked, if there is a precise detection of the collision
also for various craft with different shapes.
33. Collision craft- Collisions craft-bridge are detected using a static To examine this achievement, a bridge must exist in the x
bridge height value (corresponding to a lowered wheelhouse, exercise area and Inland Electronical Navigation Chart is
lowered mast). Collisions are notified in the simulation used.
at least by a sound. The simulation slows the craft It is checked whether during the passage of a bridge with not
down. enough clearance a collision occurs and what is the outcome
for the further simulation.
It is checked whether a safe passage is possible with
sufficient reduction of the water level or increase of the
draught. This shall also be checked in the visualization
system.
Different runs are necessary to check the collision point on
the ship, if only one exists. In this case it can also be localised
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34. Lifting Collision height and eye point shall be adaptable to the A precondition for testing this performance feature is the x
wheelhouse position of the bridge. A continuous motion of the availability of a typical inland waterway craft, e.g. a craft of
lifting wheelhouse shall be available. 110 m length.
The basic availability of this functionality can be checked by
the presence of an operating device for the change of the
bridge position.
The function can be tested on the bridge and it shall be
checked, whether arbitrary positions may be chosen and
whether the motion is abrupt or with realistic speed.
By positioning another own craft in the vicinity it may be
tested whether this functionality is also available for other
craft in the visualization system.
It can be observed whether also navigational lights and day
signs move according to the motion of the lifting wheelhouse
of the second own craft in the visualization system.
35. Ropes The visualization system shall display the dynamics of In an exercise area with a quay wall, mooring with a rope x
both the craft and the rope (e.g. slack, elasticity, shall be tested.
weight and breaking and connections to the bollard When using the rope, it shall be checked whether the rope
points). connects to certain bollard points.
The breaking of a rope shall be checked by trying to stop the
craft with a rope from full speed
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36. Anchors Anchors can be set and hauled in. The water depth In an exercise area with restricted water depth and an own x
and the dynamics of the chain are considered. craft with one or several anchors, the anchor function can be
examined. It is reasonable, if a constant current with a
variable velocity is available.
Setting and hauling in of the anchor is only possible if
appropriate operating elements exist. It has also to be
checked whether there are instruments indicating the chain
length.
It is checked whether the speeds differ while setting and
hauling in. Besides, it has to be also checked whether a
suitable sound can be heard.
By variation of the water depth it has to be checked, if the
water depth has an influence on the anchor function.
At low current velocity, it has to be tested whether the craft is
oscillating and coming to halt after anchoring.
At continuous increase of the current, it has to be tested, if
the anchor holds the craft.
If a single anchor does not hold, it has to be checked, if the
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37. Towing While towing, the dynamics of both craft and the rope The exercise area for checking of the towing function can be x
(operation connection are considered. an open sea area. Besides the towing or towed own craft,
between two another craft (own craft or traffic craft) is necessary.
craft) The basic condition for towing can be tested by bringing out a
towing line between an own craft and the other craft.
If this is not possible, it has to be checked whether at least an
alternative method for defining a force coming from a virtual
tug is given.
It is checked whether the other craft, used as towing
assistance, can accelerate the towed own craft and also
initiate a yaw motion by a lateral pull.
It is checked whether the towing own craft can move the other
craft by suitable manoeuvres and stop it and whether the
other craft also can be brought into rotation by a lateral pull.
Traffic craft
38. Quantity of A minimum of ten traffic craft shall be available. Test has to show if the required quantity can be inserted in an x x
traffic craft exercise.
39. Control of The traffic craft can follow routes with change of The availability of control functions has to be checked by x x
traffic craft course and speed in a realistic way. creating a new exercise including traffic craft.
40. Motion Reasonably smooth motion behaviour. The test procedure on control of traffic craft applies. x x
behaviour
41. Influence of the The traffic craft reacts to a given wind by showing a Wind applied to an exercise has to show a drift angle on the x
wind drift angle. traffic craft changing with the speed and the direction of the
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42. Influence of the The traffic craft reacts to a given current by showing a Current applied to an exercise has to show a drift angle on x x
current drift angle. the traffic craft changing with the speed and the direction of
the current.
43. Image section The visualization system allows a view around the Visual inspection of the running simulator. x
and size horizon (360 degrees). The horizontal field of view
may be obtained by a fixed view of at least 210
degrees and additional switchable view(s) for the rest
of the horizon. The vertical view allows the view down
to the water and up to the sky as it would be seen from
the regular steering position in the wheelhouse.
44. Resolution by The resolution reaches the resolution of the human Resolution has to be checked by visual inspection. x
frame eye. The frame rate (ideally > 50 fps, at least showing
a realistic smooth picture) reveals no jerking.
45. Further The level of detail of the display system goes beyond The visual model has to be checked by visual inspection. x
detailing and a simplified representation. It shows a good view of
display quality the navigational area under all circumstances.
46. Water surface Craft induced waves depend on the craft´s velocity. The visual inspection has to show whether the craft induced x
Water depth is considered. Wind induced waves waves change with the craft´s speed and whether the wind
comply with wind direction and speed. induced waves change with wind direction and speed.
47. Sun, moon, Sun and moon follow a 24-hour interval. The positions The visual inspection has to show whether the sun, moon and x
celestial bodies do not exactly correspond to place and date of the celestial bodies in day, night and twilight situations can be
simulation. The night sky may consist of arbitrary modified.
stars.
48. Weather Stationary high cloud layers are represented. The visual inspection shows the required level of detail. x
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49. Ambient noise Engine noises are reproduced in a realistic manner. The engine noises have to be tested in quiet weather and sea x x
conditions by assessing the noises for all engine speeds. It
has to be determined if the engine sound is audible and if
volume level and sound are appropriate.
50. External noise Single sound signals are played in a realistic way, but As a first step on the wheelhouse of the stationary own craft, x
sources (e.g. cannot be located acoustically. all available sound signals are activated one after the other. It
engine noises, is assessed whether the sound signals are realistic regarding
audible sound and volume levels. In a second step, the same sound
warning signals signals are activated on another craft, whereas the distance
and anchor). to the craft is modified. It has to be examined, if the correct
signal sounds and if the volume levels are played in the right
way.
All operable auxiliary power units (e. g. anchors) on craft´s
wheelhouse are activated separately. It has to be verified
whether the operating status is acoustically perceivable.
51. External noise Sound signals from target craft shall be hearable. During an exercise a sound signal from a target craft shall be x
(sound signals) given.
52. Internal Acoustic signals from bridge devices sound All acoustic signals of all available wheelhouse devices are x
acoustic realistically, but are played by speakers located on the activated one after the other. It is tested whether the signals
information console of the simulator. are emitted by the devices themselves or by the speakers of
the simulator and how far they sound realistic.
53. Listening The operator is able to listen to all noises from the Within the scope of a simulation it has to be tested whether x
craft’s wheelhouse. sounds from craft’s wheelhouse are transmitted clearly and
understandably and if the volume level is adjustable.
54. Recording Sounds from craft’s wheelhouse are recorded An exercise is executed including radio communication and x
synchronously with the simulation. sounds. Replay must show a proper audible recording
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55. Radar The angular accuracy for horizontal bearing shall be in Conformity “vertical”: simulation of bridge passage with x x
conformity accordance with European Technical Specification consideration of:
(ETSI) EN 302 194. Effects related to the vertically - the height of the antenna above the water surface at
limited opening angle are identifiable e.g. when current draught,
passing bridges. - the radiation angle in accordance with the radar lobe and
the trim of the craft,
- the height of the bridge between lower edge of the bridge
and the water surface.
56. Resolution The radar simulation shall create a realistic radar Proper resolution has to be demonstrated at a distance of x x
image. 1200 m: two objects with an azimuthal distance of 30 m have
The radar simulation shall meet the requirements of to be identified as two separate objects.
ETSI EN 302 194 [1]. Two objects at a distance of 1200 m in the same direction
with a distance of 15 m between them have to be identified as
two different objects.
57. Shadowing Shadowing corresponds to the trigonometric relations, The shadowing caused by own craft has to be tested by x x
caused by own but do not consider changes of the dynamic position of approaching a buoy and identifying the distance when the
or other craft craft. buoy is hidden by the craft´s bow. This distance shall be
realistic.
The shadowing caused by other craft has to be tested by

putting two craft in the same direction. When putting a smaller
craft behind a larger craft, the smaller craft shall not appear
on radar display.
58. Sea and rain The adjustment of filters and their effect correspond to An assessment is done by switching on and adjusting the x x
clutter the magnitude of real approved devices. filters.
59. False echoes False echoes are generated. Additionally, the In an exercise with multiple target craft, false echoes shall be x x
frequency of multiple echoes changes with the visible. During the test, the observer has to look for
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60. Water depth The bottom topography is described in detail by When sailing through the area to be inspected, it has to be x
bathymetric contours and soundings or in any other checked whether the echo sounder shows realistic values.
form in a high resolution, as far as data is available.
61. Current The current can be arbitrary defined by at least 2- The effect of current has to be tested by letting an own craft x x
dimensional vector fields with a high resolution drifting on a river. The craft shall move with the current in a
adapted to the craft size and the area. realistic way.
62. Tide Tidal data is given in a coarse spatial or temporal The effect of the tide on floating objects can be evaluated by x
resolution, or both. simulating a preferable small floating object without any
propulsion or other forces (e.g. from wind or ropes). By
changing the time of day, it can be checked whether the tidal
current and water level are time dependent and realistic. The
water level can be directly seen at the echo sounder, and can
be recorded for a full day to be compared with measured or
calculated data.
63. Wind Fluctuations and wind vector fields can be defined and If an anemometer is “installed” on board, the instrument on x
allow local modification. the bridge shall display the relative wind speed and direction.
The influence of different wind fields on the craft dynamics
has to be tested.
64. 2D/3D models 2D replacements of objects are only allowed for While a craft is moving in the whole simulation area that has x
of stationary objects far away and are not recognized. to be validated, fixed objects are observed. It can be found, at
objects which distance and in which way the level of detail is reduced
and whether 2D-modells are used.
65. Level of detail A good level of detail can let appear realistic objects, The training area to be assessed will be loaded and an own x
of stationary although simplifications are recognizable in shape and craft is set. It is first necessary to examine whether all
objects surface. navigationally important objects are identified. The scenery
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66. Day/night In the darkness, any object can be illuminated. The training area to be assessed will be loaded and an own x
models of Navigationally important light sources can emit light at craft is set. Simulation time is set to midnight. It has to be
moveable predetermined characteristics. tested whether all navigationally important objects are
objects illuminated in the simulation as in reality.
Furthermore it has to be tested whether other objects are
illuminated. If the simulator software has this feature, the
instructor switches the lighting of the intended items on and
off.
67. 2D/3D models Two-dimensional objects are only used in the The training area to be assessed is loaded and an own craft x
of moveable background (large distance) so that they are hardly selected. The training area is navigated completely; at the
objects apparent. Otherwise 3D-models are taken. same time the available moveable objects are used, observed
and evaluated to determine whether they have flat surfaces
turning to the observer.
68. Level of detail In case of an improved level of detail, realistic objects An own craft runs within an arbitrarily selected operating area. x
are presented, though forms and surfaces appear in a Assessable moving objects are used. They shall appear in a
simplified way. realistic way.
69. Setting of lights The lights and signal shown can be switched In close proximity to a traffic craft an own craft is used in any x
and day individually, i.e. all the lights and signals are training area. As far as possible, the operator sets all kinds of
signals separately stored in the database and are positioned day signals and traffic lights aboard the traffic craft. If the
according to the requirements of real craft and simulator allows, a second own craft is used instead of the
according to the applicable regulation for the craft traffic craft. On the second own craft all kinds of light and day
used. signals are also set. At the steering station of the first own
craft it will be checked which light and day signals are visible
on both other craft.
70. Day/night Light sources can flash according to certain An own craft navigates within an operating area. Simulation x
models characteristics. time is set to 24:00 h. All assessable moving objects are
used. As far as possible, the operator switches on all
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71. Radar The echo in the radar picture shall be realistic and It shall be checked, if reflecting objects show a realistic echo. x x
reflectivity dependent of the viewing angle.
72. Echoes caused Sea state echoes are stored for typical wave pattern Sea state echoes have to be tested by introducing different x x
by waves and also covering the range of sea state levels. Echoes by wave heights and directions. Precipitation echoes are
precipitation precipitation are shown in a realistic manner. checked.
73. Waves Sea state and wave direction can be adjusted; the It has to be tested, if the motion of the craft varies according x
craft moves realistically. to the sea state. Wave directions and height have to be
visible.
74. Precipitation All weather conditions (restriction of visibility, A visual inspection shall be carried out to check whether the x
precipitation with the exception of lightning and cloud visibility may be reduced.
formation) are available resulting in a coherent picture.
75. Chart display The Inland ECDIS in information mode has to meet It has to be checked, if the ECDIS software is certified and x
the requirements of the most recent standard Inland Electronical Navigation Chart is used.
published by the European Union or the Central
Commission for Navigation of the Rhine (Commission
Implementing Regulation (EU) N° 909/2013 or CCNR
Inland ECDIS edition 2.3 or its updated edition).
76. Measuring The simulator uses units for European inland The displayed units have to be evaluated. x x
units waterway navigation (km, km/h).
77. Language Language of examination and/or English shall apply. Language of the instruments has to be checked. x x
options
78. Quantity of There shall be a possibility to create, store and run Different operations shall be performed. x x
exercises various exercises, which shall be manipulable while
running.

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handling simulator
simulator
79. Quantity of For each bridge a different own craft can be loaded. Demonstration of separate exercises on multiple bridges (if x
own craft applicable).
80. Storage data All simulation values which are necessary to replay the A simulation run is started and the storage carried out. The x x
simulation, including video and sound of the simulation is reloaded and reviewed in order to determine
performance of the applicant have to be stored. whether all relevant data is available from the recorded
simulation run.
81. Storage of There must be an opportunity for replay in the operator The exercise shall be replayed. x x
displayed room or at a debriefing station. Radio communication
examination shall be recordable.

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Chapter 2: Standards for the administrative procedure for the approval of vessel-handling simulators and radar simulators
Chapter 2: Standards for the administrative procedure for the approval of

vessel-handling simulators and radar simulators
1. Procedure for the approval of simulators used in examinations

referred to in points (a) and (b) of Article 17(3) of Directive (EU)
2017/2397
1. The entity using simulators to assess competences shall present to the competent
authority of the Member State a request for approval
(a) specifying which assessment of competence the simulator is to be authorized
for, i.e. practical examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a
boatmaster (vessel handing simulator) or practical examination for obtaining a
specific authorization for sailing with the aid of radar (radar simulator), or both;
(b) indicating that the simulator ensures full compliance with the minimum technical
and functional requirements as referred to in the relevant standard or standards
for simulators.
2. The competent authority shall ensure that the minimum requirements specified in the
standard for the functional and technical requirements of simulators are checked
according to the test procedure for each item. For this exercise, the competent
authority shall use experts independent from the entity conducting the training
programme. Experts shall document the compliance check for each item. If the test
procedures confirm that the requirements are met, the competent authority shall
approve the simulator. The approval shall specify which particular assessment of
competence the simulator is authorized for.
2. Notification of the approval and quality standards system

1. The competent authority for the approval of simulators shall notify the approval of a
simulator to the European Commission and any international organisation concerned
indicating at least the following:
(a) assessment of competence the simulator is authorized for, i.e. practical
examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a boatmaster (vessel
handling simulator) or practical examination for obtaining a specific
authorisation for sailing with the aid of radar (radar simulator), or both;
(b) name of the operator of the simulator;
(c) name of the training programme (if applicable);
(d) body awarding the certificates of qualification, specific authorization or practical
examination certificates;
(e) date of the entry into force, revocation or suspension of the approval of the
simulator.
2. For the purpose of a quality assessment and assurance system referred to in Article
27 of Directive (EU) No 2017/2397, the competent authorities shall keep the
requests specified in Section I.1.(a) and documentation specified in Section I.2.

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Part IV: Standards for medical fitness
Medical fitness criteria for medical conditions (general fitness, vision and hearing)
PART IV: STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL FITNESS

Medical fitness criteria for medical conditions (general fitness,

vision and hearing)
Introduction
The medical examiner should bear in mind that it is not possible to develop a comprehensive list of
fitness criteria covering all possible conditions and the variations in their presentation and prognosis.
The principles underlying the approach adopted in the table are often capable of being extrapolated to
conditions not covered by it. Decisions on fitness when a medical condition is present depend on
careful clinical assessment and analysis, and the following points need to be considered whenever a
decision on fitness is taken:
► Medical fitness, comprising of physical and psychological fitness, means not suffering
from any disease or disability which makes the person serving on board an inland craft
unable to do either of the following:
a) execute the tasks necessary to operate the craft;
b) perform assigned duties at any time;
c) perceive correctly the environment.
► The medical conditions listed are common examples of those that may render crew
members unfit. The list can also be used to determine appropriate limitations on fitness.
The criteria given can only provide guidance for physicians and shall not replace sound
medical judgement.
► The implications for working and living on inland waters vary widely, depending on the
natural history of each condition and the scope for treatment. Knowledge about the
condition and an assessment of its features in the individual being examined shall be used
to reach a decision on fitness.
► Where medical fitness cannot be fully demonstrated, mitigation measures and restrictions
may be imposed on the condition of equivalent navigation safety. A list of mitigation
measures and restrictions is added to the notes of this text. Where necessary, references
to those mitigation measures and restrictions are made in the descriptions of the medical
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The table is laid out as follows:

Column 1: WHO International classification of diseases, 10th revision (ICD-10). Codes are listed as
an aid to analysis and, in particular, international compilation of data.
Column 2: The common name of the condition or group of conditions, with a brief statement on its
relevance to work on inland waterways.
Column 3: The medical fitness criteria that lead to the decision: incompatibility.
Column 4: The medical fitness criteria that lead to the decision: able to perform assigned duties at
any time.
There are two appendices:

Appendix 1: Relevant criteria for vision as meant under diagnostic code H 00–59
Appendix 2: Relevant criteria for hearing as meant under diagnostic code H 68–95

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ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform Able to perform assigned

diagnostic Codes Justification for criteria assigned duties at any time duties at any time
– expected to be temporary (T)
– expected to be permanent (P)
A 00–B99 INFECTIONS
A 00–09 Gastrointestinal infection T – If detected while onshore No symptoms affecting safe
Transmission to others, recurrence (current symptoms or awaiting work
test results on carrier status) or
confirmed carrier status until
elimination demonstrated
A 15–16 Pulmonary TB T – Positive screening test or Successful completion of a
Transmission to others, recurrence clinical history, until investigated. course of treatment
If infected until treatment stabilised
and lack of infectivity confirmed
P – Relapse or severe residual

damage
A 50–64 Sexually transmissible T – If detected while onshore: until No symptoms affecting safe
infections diagnosis confirmed, treatment work
Acute impairment, recurrence initiated and successful completion
of a course of treatment.
P – Untreatable impairing late

complications
B 15 Hepatitis A T – Until jaundice resolved or No symptoms affecting safe
Transmissible by food or water exercise tolerance restored work
contamination
B 16–19 Hepatitis B T – Until jaundice resolved or No symptoms affecting safe
Transmissible by contact with exercise tolerance restored work. Fit with a time
blood or other body fluids. limitation of maximum two
Possibility of permanent liver P – Persistent liver impairment with years
impairment and liver cancer symptoms affecting safe work or
with likelihood to complications
Hepatitis C T – Until jaundice resolved or No symptoms affecting safe
Transmissible by contact with exercise tolerance restored work
blood or other body fluids.
Possibility of permanent liver P – Persistent liver impairment with
impairment symptoms affecting safe work or
with likelihood to complications

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B 20–24 HIV+ T – Good awareness of the No symptoms affecting safe
Transmissible by contact with condition and full compliance with work. Fit with a time
blood or other body fluids. treatment recommendations limitation of maximum two
Progression to HIV associated years
diseases or AIDS P – Non-reversible impairing HIV
associated diseases. Continuing
impairing effects of medication
A 00–B 99 Other infection T – In case of serious infection and No symptoms affecting safe
not listed separately Personal impairment, infection of serious risk of transmission work
others
P – If continuing likelihood of
repeated impairing or infectious
recurrences
C00–48 CANCERS
C 00–48 Malignant neoplasms – including T – Until investigated, treated and No symptoms affecting safe
lymphoma, leukaemia and related prognosis assessed work
conditions
Recurrence – especially acute P – Continuing impairment with To be confirmed by formal
complications e.g. harm to self symptoms affecting safe work or assessment of a specialist
from bleeding with high likelihood of recurrence
D 50–89 BLOOD DISORDERS
D 50–59 Anaemia/ Haemoglobin- T – Until haemoglobin normal or No symptoms affecting safe
opathies stable work
Reduced exercise tolerance.
Episodic red cell anomalies P – Severe recurrent or continuing
anaemia or impairing symptoms
from red cell breakdown that are
untreatable
D 73 Splenectomy T – Until completion of clinical No symptoms affecting safe
(history of surgery) treatment and exercise tolerance work
restored
Increased susceptibility to certain
infections
D 50–89 Other diseases of the blood and T – While under investigation Case-by-case assessment
not listed separately blood-forming organs
P – Chronic coagulation disorders
Varied – recurrence of abnormal
bleeding and also possibly reduced
exercise tolerance or low
resistance to infections

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E 00–90 ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC
E 10 Diabetes – insulin using T – If lack of: Case-by-case assessment
Acute impairment from 1) good control, with a maximum time
hypoglycaemia. Complications 2) compliance with treatment or limitation of 5 years. If
from loss of blood glucose control. 3) hypoglycaemia awareness evidence of good control, full
Increased likelihood of visual, compliance with treatment
neurological and cardiac problems P – If poorly controlled or not recommendations and good
compliant with treatment. History of hypoglycaemia awareness.
hypoglycaemia or loss of Restriction 04*** may be
hypoglycaemia awareness. indicated
Impairing complications of diabetes
E 11–14 Diabetes – non- insulin treated. T – If lack of: When stabilized, in the
On other medication 1) good control, absence of impairing
Progression to insulin use, 2) compliance with treatment or complications: fit with a time
increased likelihood of visual, 3) hypoglycaemia awareness limitation of maximum 5
neurological and cardiac problems years
Diabetes – non- insulin; treated T – If lack of: When stabilized, in the
by diet alone 1) good control, absence of impairing
Progression to insulin use, 2) compliance with treatment or complications: fit with a time
increased likelihood of visual, 3) hypoglycaemia awareness limitation of maximum 5
neurological and cardiac problems years
E 65–68 Obesity/abnormal body mass - T – If safety critical duties cannot Able to meet routine and
high or low be performed, capability or emergency capabilities for
Accident to self, reduced mobility exercise test performance is poor, assigned safety critical
and exercise tolerance for routine Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 40 duties.
and emergency duties. (obesity level 3) Restrictions 07*** or/and
Increased likelihood of diabetes, 09*** may be indicated
arterial disease and arthritis P – Safety critical duties cannot be
performed; capability or exercise
test performance is poor with
failure to achieve improvements

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E 00–90 Other endocrine and metabolic T – Until investigated, good control Case-by-case assessment: if
not listed separately disease (thyroid, adrenal and compliance with treatment. Until medication stable and
including Addison’s disease, one year after initial diagnosis or surveillance of conditions
pituitary, ovaries, testes) relapse in which a regular review has infrequent, no impairment and
Likelihood of recurrence or taken place very low likelihood of
complications complications
P – If continuing impairment, need
for frequent adjustment of
medication or increased likelihood of
major complications
F 00–99 MENTAL, COGNITIVE AND
BEHAVIOURAL DISORDERS
F10 Alcohol abuse T – Until investigated, good control For three years in a row: fit
(dependency) and compliance with treatment. with a time limitation of one
Until one year after initial diagnosis year, with restrictions 04***
Recurrence, accidents, erratic or relapse in which a regular and 05***. Thereafter:
behaviour/safety performance review has taken place fit for a period of three years
with restrictions 04*** and
P – If persistent or there is co- 05***.
morbidity, likely to progress or Thereafter: fit without
recur while at work restrictions for consecutive
periods of two, three and five
years, without relapse and
without co-morbidity, if a
blood test at the end of each
period shows no problems
F 11–19 Drug dependence/ T – Until investigated, good control For three years in a row: fit
persistent substance abuse, and compliance with treatment. with a time limitation of one
includes both illicit drug use and Until one year after initial diagnosis year, with restrictions 04***
dependence on prescribed or relapse in which a regular and 05***. Thereafter:
medications review has taken place fit for a period of three years
with restrictions 04*** and
Recurrence, accidents, erratic P – If persistent or there is co- 05***.
behaviour/safety performance morbidity, likely to progress or Thereafter: fit without
recur while at work restrictions for consecutive
periods of two, three and five
years, without relapse and
without co-morbidity, if a
blood test at the end of each
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F 20-31 Psychosis (acute) Following single episode with If the deck crew member has
– whether organic, schizophrenic provoking factors: insight, is compliant with
or other category listed in the ICD. T – Until investigated, good control treatment and has no
Bipolar (manic depressive and compliance with treatment. adverse effects from
disorders) Recurrence leading to Until three months after initial medication: fit with restriction
changes to perception/ cognition, diagnosis 04***. Restriction 05*** may
accidents, erratic and unsafe be indicated.
behaviour Fit without restriction: one
year after episode provided
provoking factors can and
will always be avoided
Time limitation: first two
years, six months. Next five
years, one year
Following single episode without If there has been no relapse
provoking factors or more than one and no use of medication for
episode with or without provoking a period of two years: fit, if a
factors: medical specialist has
T – Until investigated, good control determined that the cause
and compliance with treatment. can be unequivocally
Until two years since last episode. identified as one which is
transient and a relapse is
P –More than one episode or very unlikely
continuing likelihood of recurrence.
Criteria for fitness with or without
restrictions are not met

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F 32–38 Mood/affective disorders. Severe T – While acute, under After full recovery and after
anxiety state, depression, or any investigation or if impairing full consideration of the
other mental disorder likely to symptoms or side effects of individual case. A fit
impair performance. medication present. assessment may be
Recurrence, reduced performance, indicated depending on the
especially in emergencies P – Persistent or recurrent characteristics and gravity of
impairing symptoms the mood disorder.
Time limitation: first two
years, six months.
Restrictions 04*** and/or
07*** may be indicated. Next
five years, one year
Mood/affective disorders. T – Until symptom free, and free If free from impairing
Minor or reactive symptoms of from medication symptoms or impairing side
anxiety/depression. effects from medication.
Recurrence, reduced performance, P – Persistent or recurrent Restrictions 04*** and/or
especially in emergencies impairing symptoms 07*** may be indicate.
F 00–99 Other disorders P – If considered to have safety- No anticipated adverse
not listed separately e.g. disorders of personality, critical consequences effects while at work.
attention (ADHD), development Incidents during previous
(e.g. autism) periods of service.
Impairment of performance and Restrictions 04*** and/or
reliability, and impact on 07*** may be indicated
relationships
G 00–99 DISEASE OF THE NERVOUS
SYSTEM
G 40–41 Single seizure Single seizure One year after seizure and
Harm to craft, others and self from T – While under investigation and on stable medication:
seizures for one year after seizure fit with restriction 04***
Fit without restrictions: one
year after seizure and one
year after end of treatment
Epilepsy – no provoking factors T – While under investigation and Off medication or on stable
(multiple seizures) for two years after last seizure medication with good
Harm to craft, others and self from compliance:
seizures P – Recurrent seizures, not fit with restriction 04***
controlled by medication Fit without restrictions when
seizure-free and without
medication for at least ten
years

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Epilepsy – provoked by alcohol, T – While under investigation and Off medication or on stable
medication, head injury for two years after last seizure medication with good
(multiple seizures) compliance:
Harm to craft, others and self from P – Recurrent fits, not controlled by fit with restriction 04***
seizures medication Fit without restrictions when
seizure free and without
medication for at least five
years
G 43 Migraine (frequent attacks causing P – Frequent attacks leading to No anticipated incapacitating
incapacity) incapacity adverse effects while at
Likelihood of disabling recurrences work. No incidents during
previous periods of service
G 47 Sleep apnoea T – Until treatment started and Once treatment
Fatigue and episodes of sleep successful for three months demonstrably working
while working effectively for three months.
P – Treatment unsuccessful or not Six-monthly assessments of
being complied with compliance.
Restriction 05*** may be
indicated
Narcolepsy T – Until controlled by treatment for If specialist confirms full
Fatigue and episodes of sleep at least two years control of treatment for at
while working least two years: fit with
P – Treatment unsuccessful or not restriction 04***
being complied with
G 00–99 Other organic nervous disease T – Until investigated, good control Case-by-case assessment
not listed separately e.g. multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and compliance with treatment based on job and emergency
disease. requirements, informed by
Recurrence/progression. P – If limitations affect safe neurological-psychiatric
Limitations on muscular power, working or unable to meet physical specialist advice
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R 55 Syncope and other disturbances T – Until investigated to determine Case-by-case assessment.
of consciousness cause and to demonstrate control Restriction 04*** may be
Recurrence causing injury or loss of any underlying condition. indicated
of control Event is:
a) Simple faint / idiopathic syncope
b) Not a simple faint / idiopathic Case-by-case assessment.
syncope. Unexplained disturbance: Restriction 04*** may be
not recurrent and without any indicated
detected underlying cardiac,
metabolic or neurological cause
T – Four weeks
c) Disturbance: recurrent or with
possible underlying cardiac,
metabolic or neurological cause
T – With possible underlying cause
that is not identified or treatable:
for six months after event if no
recurrences
T – With possible underlying cause
or cause found and treated for one
month after successful treatment
d) Disturbance of consciousness
with features indicating a seizure.
Go to G 40–41
P – For all of above if recurrent

incidents persist despite full
investigation and appropriate
treatment
T 90 Intracranial surgery/injury, T – For one year or longer until After at least one year, if
including treatment of vascular seizure likelihood low* based on seizure likelihood low* and
anomalies or serious head injury advice from specialist no impairment from
with brain damage. Harm to ship, underlying condition or
others and self from seizures. P – Continuing impairment from injury: fit with restriction
Defects in cognitive, sensory or underlying condition or injury or 04***
motor function. Recurrence or recurrent seizures Fit without restrictions when
complications of underlying no impairment from
condition underlying condition or
injury, not on anti-epilepsy
medication. Seizure
likelihood very low*

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H 00–99 DISEASES OF THE EYES AND
EARS
H 00–59 Eye disorders: progressive or T – Temporary inability to meet Very low likelihood of
recurrent (e.g. glaucoma, relevant vision criteria (see recurrence. Progression to a
maculopathy, diabetic retinopathy, Appendix 1) and low likelihood of level where vision criteria are
retinitis pigmentosa, keratoconus, subsequent deterioration or not met during period of
diplopia, blepharospasm, uveitis, impairing recurrence once treated certificate is very unlikely
corneal ulceration, retinal or recovered
detachment)
Future inability to meet vision P – Inability to meet relevant vision
criteria, risk of recurrence criteria (see Appendix 1) or if
treated increased likelihood of
subsequent deterioration or
impairing recurrence
H 65–67 Otitis – external or media T –If symptoms affecting safe work Effective treatment and no
Recurrence, risk as infection likelihood of recurrence
source in food handlers, problems P - If chronic discharge from ear in
using hearing protection food handler
H 68–95 Ear disorders: progressive (e.g. T – Temporary inability to meet Very low recurrence rate*.
otosclerosis) relevant hearing criteria (see Progression to a level where
Appendix 2) and low likelihood of hearing criteria are not met
subsequent deterioration or during period of certificate is
impairing recurrence once treated very unlikely
or recovered
P – Inability to meet relevant

hearing criteria (see Appendix 2) or
if treated increased likelihood or
subsequent deterioration or
impairing recurrence
H81 Meniere’s disease and other T – During acute phase Low likelihood* of impairing
forms of chronic or recurrent effects while at work
disabling vertigo P – Frequent attacks leading to
Inability to balance causing loss of incapacity
mobility and nausea

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I 00–99 CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM
I 05–08 Congenital and valve disease of T – Until investigated and, if Case-by-case assessment
I 34–39 heart (including surgery for these required, successfully treated based on cardiologic advice
conditions).
Heart murmurs not previously P – If exercise tolerance limited or
investigated episodes of incapacity occur or if
Likelihood of progression, on anticoagulants or if permanent
limitations on exercise high likelihood of impairing event
I 10–15 Hypertension T – Normally if >160 systolic or If treated and free from
Increased likelihood of ischemic >100 diastolic mm Hg until impairing effects from
heart disease, eye and kidney investigated and if required condition or medication
damage and stroke. Possibility of successfully treated
acute hypertensive episode
P – If persistently >160 systolic or
>100 diastolic mm Hg with or
without treatment
I 20–25 Cardiac event, i.e. myocardial T – For three months after initial Very low recurrence rate*
infarction, ECG evidence of past investigation and treatment, and fully compliant with risk
myocardial infarction or newly longer if symptoms not resolved reduction recommendations
recognized left bundle branch and in case of increased and no relevant co- morbidity
block, angina, cardiac arrest, likelihood of recurrence due to issue six month certificate
coronary artery bypass grafting, pathological findings initially and then annual
coronary angioplasty Sudden loss certificate.
of capability, exercise limitation. P – If criteria for issue of certificate Low recurrence rate*:
Problems of managing repeat not met and further reduction of fit with restriction 04***
cardiac event at work likelihood of recurrence improbable Fit with a time limitation of
one year
I 44–49 Cardiac arrhythmias and T – Until investigated, Low recurrence rate*: fit with
conduction defects (including those treated and adequacy of restriction 04***
with pacemakers and implanted treatment confirmed Fit with a time limitation of
cardioverter defibrillators (ICD)) one year
Likelihood of impairment from P – If disabling symptoms present
recurrence, sudden loss of or excess likelihood to impairment
capability, exercise limitation from recurrence, including ICD
Pacemaker/ICD activity may be implant
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I 61–69 Ischaemic cerebro-vascular T – Until investigated, good Case-by-case assessment of
G 46 disease (stroke or transient control and compliance with fitness for duties; restriction
ischaemic attack) treatment. Until three months 04*** is indicated.
Increased likelihood of recurrence, after initial diagnosis Assessment shall include
sudden loss of capability, mobility likelihood of future cardiac
limitation. Liable to develop other P – If residual symptoms interfere events. Able to meet routine
circulatory disease causing sudden with duties or there is significant and emergency capabilities
loss of capability excess likelihood of recurrence for assigned safety critical
duties Fit with a time
limitation of one year
I 73 Arterial – claudication T – Until assessed Fit with restriction 04***
Likelihood of other circulatory provided symptoms are
disease causing sudden loss of P – If incapable of performing minor and do not impair
capability. Limits to exercise duties essential duties or if they are
capacity resolved by surgery or other
treatment. Assess likelihood
of future cardiac events. Fit
with a time limitation of one
year
I 83 Varicose veins T – Until treated if impairing No impairing symptoms or
Possibility of bleeding if injured, symptoms. Post-surgery for up to complications
skin changes and ulceration one month
I 80.2–3 Deep vein thrombosis/ T – Until investigated and treated May be considered fit for
pulmonary embolus and normally while on short term work with a low likelihood for
Likelihood of recurrence and of anticoagulants injury once stabilized on
serious pulmonary embolus. anticoagulants with regular
P – Consider if recurrent events or monitoring of level of
Likelihood to bleeding from anti- on permanent anticoagulants coagulation
coagulant treatment
I 00–99 Other heart disease, e.g. T – Until investigated, treated and Case-by-case assessment
not listed separately cardiomyopathy, pericarditis, heart adequacy of treatment confirmed based on specialist reports
failure
Likelihood of recurrence, sudden P – If impairing symptoms or
loss of capability, exercise likelihood of impairment from
limitation recurrence

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J 00–99 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
J 02–04 Nose, throat and sinus T –Until no symptoms affecting When treatment complete if
J 30–39 conditions safe work no factors predisposing to
Impairing for individual. recurrence
Transmission of infection to P – If impairing and recurrent
food/other crew in some conditions
J 40–44 Chronic bronchitis and/or T – If acute episode Consider fitness for
emphysema emergencies. Able to meet
Reduced exercise tolerance and P – If repeated severe recurrences routine and emergency
impairing symptoms or if general fitness standards capabilities for assigned
cannot be met or if impairing safety critical duties.
shortness of breath Fit with a time limitation of
one year
J 45–46 Asthma (detailed assessment with T – Until episode resolved, cause Fit for duty if history of adult
information from specialist in all investigated (including any asthma**, with good control
new entrants) occupational link) and effective with inhalers and no
Unpredictable episodes of severe treatment regime in place episodes requiring hospital
breathlessness In person under age 20 with admission or oral steroid use
hospital admission or oral steroid in last two years or history or
use in last three years exercise induced asthma
that requires regular
P – If foreseeable likelihood of treatment
rapid life-threatening asthma attack
while at work; or history of
uncontrolled asthma i.e. history of
multiple hospital admissions
J 93 Pneumothorax (spontaneous T – Normally for 12 months Normally 12 months after
or traumatic) after initial episode episode or shorter duration
Acute impairment from recurrence as advised by specialist
P – After recurrent episodes unless
pleurectomy or pleurodesis
performed

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K 00–99 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
K 01–06 Oral health T – Until no symptoms affecting If teeth and gums (gums
Acute pain from toothache. safe work alone of edentulous and with
Recurrent mouth and gum well-fitting dentures in good
infections repair) appear to be good.
No complex prosthesis; or if
dental check in last year,
with follow-up completed and
no problems since
K 25–28 Peptic ulcer T – Until healing or cure by When cured and on normal
Recurrence with pain, bleeding or surgery or by control of diet for three months
perforation helicobacteria and on normal
diet for three months
P – If ulcer persists despite surgery

and medication
K 40–41 Hernias – inguinal and femoral T – Until investigated to confirm no When satisfactorily treated
Likelihood of strangulation likelihood of strangulation and, if or when surgeon reports that
required, treated there is no likelihood of
strangulation
K 42–43 Hernias – umbilical, ventral Case-by-case assessment Case-by-case assessment
Instability of abdominal wall on depending on severity of depending on severity of
bending and lifting symptoms or impairment. symptoms or impairment.
Consider implications of regular Consider implications of
heavy whole-body physical effort regular heavy whole-body
physical effort
K 44 Hernias – diaphragmatic Case-by-case assessment based Case-by-case assessment
(hiatus) on severity of symptoms when based on severity of
Reflux of stomach contents and lying down and on any sleep symptoms when lying down
acid causing heartburn, etc. disturbance caused by them and on any sleep
disturbance caused by them
K 50, 51,57,58, 90 Non-infectious enteritis, colitis, T – Until investigated and treated Case-by-case specialist
Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, assessment. Low likelihood
etc. Impairment and pain P – If severe or recurrent of recurrence
K 60 Anal conditions: piles T – If symptoms affecting safe Case-by-case assessment
I 84 (haemorrhoids), fissures, work
fistulae
Likelihood to episode causing pain P – Consider if not treatable or
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K 70, 72 Cirrhosis of liver T – Until fully investigated. Case-by-case based on
Liver failure. Bleeding oesophageal specialist assessment.
varices P – If severe or complicated by Fit with a time limitation of
ascites or oesophageal varices one year
K 80–83 Biliary tract disease T – Biliary colic until definitively Case-by-case specialist
Biliary colic from gallstones, treated assessment. Sudden onset
jaundice, liver failure of biliary colic unlikely
P – Advanced liver disease,
recurrent or persistent impairing
symptoms
K 85–86 Pancreatitis Likelihood of T – Until resolved Case-by-case assessment
recurrence based on specialist reports
P – If recurrent or alcohol related,
unless confirmed abstention
Y 83 Stoma (ileostomy, colostomy) T – Until investigated, good Case-by-case assessment
Impairment if control is lost – need control and compliance with
for bags etc. Potential problems treatment.
during prolonged emergency
P – Poorly controlled
N 00–99 GENITO-URINARY CONDITIONS
N 00, N 17 Acute nephritis P – Until resolved Case-by-case assessment if
Renal failure, hypertension any residual effects
N 03–05, Sub-acute or chronic nephritis T – Until investigated Case-by-case assessment
N 18–19 or nephrosis by specialist based on renal
Renal failure, hypertension function and likelihood of
complications
N 20–23 Renal or ureteric calculus T –Until investigated to Case-by-case assessment
Pain from renal colic confirm no likelihood of
symptoms affecting safe
work
P – In severe cases of recurrent

stone formation
N 33, N40 Prostatic enlargement/ urinary T – Until investigated and treated Case-by-case assessment
obstruction Acute retention of
urine P – If not remediable

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N 70–98 Gynaecological conditions – T – If impairing or investigation Case-by-case assessment if
Heavy vaginal bleeding, severe needed to determine cause and condition is likely to require
menstrual pain, endometriosis, remedy it treatment on voyage or
prolapse of genital organs or other affect working capacity
Impairment from pain or bleeding
R 31, 80, 81, 82 Proteinuria, haematuria, T – If initial findings clinically Very low likelihood of serious
glycosuria, or other urinary significant underlying condition
abnormality
Indicator of kidney or other P – Serious and non-remediable
diseases underlying cause – e.g. impairment
of kidney function
Z 90.5 Removal of kidney or one non- P – Any reduction of function in Remaining kidney must be
functioning kidney remaining kidney in new deck crew fully functional and not liable
Limits to fluid regulation under member. Significant dysfunction in to progressive disease,
extreme conditions if remaining remaining kidney of serving deck based on renal
kidney not fully functional crew member investigations and specialist
report
O 00–99 PREGNANCY
O 00–99 Pregnancy T – Decision to be in accord with Uncomplicated pregnancy
Complications, late limitations on national legislation with no impairing effects:
mobility. Potential for harm to Abnormality of pregnancy requiring Decisions to be in accord
mother and child in the event of high level of surveillance with national practice and
premature delivery at work legislation
L 00–99 SKIN
L 00–08 Skin infections T – If symptoms affecting safe Based on nature and
Recurrence, transmission to others work severity of infection
P – Consider for deck crew

members with recurrent problems
L10–99 Other skin diseases, e.g. T – If symptoms affecting safe Case-by-case decision,
eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis work restricted as appropriate if
Recurrence, sometimes aggravated by heat, or
occupational cause substances at work

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M 00–99 MUSCULO- SKELETAL
DISORDERS
M 10–23 Osteoarthritis, other joint T – Full recovery of function and Case-by-case assessment.
diseases and subsequent joint confirmation by formal assessment Able to fully meet routine
replacement of a specialist required before and emergency duty
Pain and mobility limitation return to work after hip or knee requirements with very low
affecting normal or emergency replacement likelihood of worsening such
duties. Possibility of infection or that duties could not be
dislocation and limited life of P – For advanced and severe undertaken
replacement joints cases
M 24.4 Recurrent instability of shoulder T – Until sufficient recovery and Case-by-case assessment of
or knee joints stability of joint function occasional instability
Sudden limitation of mobility, with
pain
M 54.5 Back pain T – In acute stage Case-by-case assessment
Pain and mobility limitation
affecting normal or emergency P – If recurrent or incapacitating
duties. Exacerbation of impairment
Y 83.4 Limb prosthesis P – If essential duties cannot be If routine and emergency
Z 97.1 Mobility limitation affecting normal performed duties can be performed,
or emergency duties limitations specific non-
essential activities are
allowed.
Restriction 03*** may be
indicated
GENERAL
R 47, Speech disorders P - Incompatible with reliable No impairment to essential
F 80 Limitations to communication performance of routine and speech communication
ability emergency duties safely or
effectively
T 78 Allergies (other than allergic T –Until no symptoms affecting Where response is impairing
Z 88 dermatitis and asthma) safe work rather than life-threatening,
Likelihood to recurrence and and effects can be fully
increasing severity of response. P – If life-threatening response controlled by long-term non-
Reduced ability to perform duties reasonably foreseeable steroidal self-medication or
by lifestyle
modifications that are
practicable at work with no
safety critical adverse effects

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Z 94 Transplants – kidney, heart, T – Until effects of surgery and Case-by-case assessment
lung, liver (for prosthetics, anti- rejection medication stable with specialist advice.
i.e. joints, limbs, lenses, hearing Fit with a time limitation of
aids, heart valves, etc., see P – Case-by-case assessment and one year
condition specific sections) confirmation by formal assessment
Possibility of rejection. Side effects of a specialist
of medication
Classify by condition Progressive conditions which T – Until investigated and Case-by-case assessment,
are currently within criteria, e.g. treated if indicated with specialist advice. Such
Huntington’s chorea (including conditions are acceptable if
family history), keratoconus P – If harmful progression is likely harmful progression before
next medical check-up is
judged unlikely
Classify by condition Conditions not specifically T – Until investigated and Use analogy with related
listed treated if indicated conditions as a guide.
Consider excess likelihood
P – If permanently impairing of sudden incapacity, of
recurrence or progression
and limitations on performing
normal and emergency
duties. If in doubt obtain
advice or consider restriction
and referral to referee

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Appendix 1: Relevant vision criteria as meant under
diagnostic code H 00-59
Appendix 1: Relevant vision criteria as meant under

Minimum eyesight criteria:

1. Daytime visual acuity:
Acuity of both eyes together or of the better eye with or without correction greater than or equal to 0.8.
Monocular vision is accepted.
Manifest double vision (motility) which cannot be corrected is not accepted. In the event of monocular
vision: normal motility of the good eye.
Restriction 01*** may be indicated.
2. Eyesight at dawn and dusk:
To be tested in case of glaucoma retinal disorders or media opacities (e.g. cataract). Contrast
sensitivity at 0.032 cd/m2 in the absence of glare; test result 1:2,7 or better as tested with the
mesotest.
3. Field of view:
The horizontal visual field shall be at least 120 degrees. The extension shall be at least 50 degrees left
and right and 20 degrees up and down. No defects shall be present within a radius of the central 20
degrees.
At least one eye shall meet the visual acuity standard and have the visual field without pathological
scotomata. Formal testing by an eye doctor is mandatory if any abnormalities are found during the
initial test or in case of glaucoma or retinal dystrophy.
4. Colour sense for deck crew members with navigational duties:
The colour sense is considered to be adequate if the candidate passes the Ishihara 24 plate edition
test with a maximum of two mistakes. If the candidate does not pass this test, one of the mentioned
approved alternative tests have to be performed. In case of doubt, a test with an anomaloscope shall
be performed. The anomaloscope quotient shall be between 0.7 and 1.4 and thus exhibit normal
trichromacy.
The approved alternative tests to the Ishihara plates are:
a) Velhagen/Broschmann (result with a maximum of two mistakes);
b) Kuchenbecker-Broschmann (maximum of two mistakes);
c) HRR (minimum result “mild”);
d) TMC (minimum result “second degree”);
e) Holmes Wright B (result with a maximum of 8 errors for small);
f) Farnsworth Panel D 15 test (minimum result: maximum one
diametrical crossing in the plot of the arrangement of colours);
g) Colour Assessment and Diagnosis (CAD) test (result with a
maximum of four CAD units).
Holders of boatmaster’s certificates issued in accordance with Council Directive 96/50/EC1 whose
anomaloscope quotient for colour sense is between 0,7 and 3,0 are deemed fit if their certificate has
been issued before 1 April 2004.
The use of filter glass optical correction for colour sense, such as tinted contact lenses and glasses, is
not allowed.
1 Council Directive 96/50/EC of 23 July 1996 on the harmonization of the conditions for obtaining national boatmasters' certificates for the carriage of goods
and passengers by inland waterway in the Community (OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 31).

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Appendix 2: Relevant hearing criteria as meant under
Appendix 2: Relevant hearing criteria as meant under

Minimum hearing criteria:

Hearing shall be deemed adequate if the average value of the hearing loss in both ears, with or
without hearing aid, does not exceed 40 dB at the frequencies 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 Hz. If the
value of 40 dB is exceeded, hearing shall nonetheless be deemed adequate if a hearing test with an
audiometer which complies with ISO 8253-1:2010 or equivalent is passed.
Restriction 02*** may be indicated.

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Notes to the table and the Appendices
Notes to the table and the Appendices
* Recurrence rates:
Where the terms very low and low are used for the excess likelihood of a recurrence. Those are
essentially clinical judgements but for some conditions quantitative evidence on the likelihood of
recurrence is available. Where that is available, e.g. for seizure and cardiac events, it may indicate the
need for additional investigations to determine an individual’s excess likelihood of a recurrence.
Quantitative recurrence levels approximate to:
very low: recurrence rate less than 2 per cent per year;
low: recurrence rate 2–5 per cent per year.
** Adult asthma:
Asthma may persist from childhood or start over the age of 16. There is a wide range of intrinsic and
external causes for asthma developing in adult life. In late entry recruits with a history of adult onset
asthma the role of specific allergens, including those causing occupational asthma, shall be
investigated. Less specific inducers such as cold, exercise and respiratory infection also need to be
considered. All can affect fitness for work on inland waters.
Mild intermittent asthma – infrequent episodes of mild wheezing occurring less than once every two
weeks, readily and rapidly relieved by beta agonist inhaler.
Mild asthma: frequent episodes of wheezing requiring use of beta agonist inhaler or the introduction of
a corticosteroid inhaler. Taking regular inhaled steroids (or steroid/long acting beta agonists) may
effectively eliminate symptoms and the need for use of beta agonist treatment.
Exercise induced asthma: episodes of wheezing and breathlessness provoked by exertion especially
in the cold. Episodes may be effectively treated by inhaled steroids (or steroid/long acting beta
agonist) or other oral medication.
Moderate asthma: frequent episodes of wheezing despite regular use of inhaled steroid (or
steroid/long acting beta agonist) treatment requiring continued use of frequent beta agonist inhaler
treatment, or the addition of other medication, occasional requirement for oral steroids.
Severe asthma: frequent episodes of wheeze and breathlessness, frequent hospitalization, frequent
use of oral steroid treatment.
*** Mitigation measures and restrictions:
01 Sight correction (glasses or contact lenses, or both) required
02 Hearing aid required
03 Limb prosthesis required
04 No solo duty in the steering house
05 Only during daylight
06 No navigational duties allowed
07 Limited to one craft, named .........
08 Limited area, namely .......
09 Limited task, namely........
The mitigation measures and restrictions may be combined. They shall be combined if necessary.

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Part V: Standards for models of crew-related documents
Chapter 1: Standards for certificates of qualification as a boatmaster and for certificates of qualification as a liquefied natural gas
(LNG) expert and as a passenger navigation expert
PART V: STANDARDS FOR MODELS OF CREW-RELATED

DOCUMENTS
Chapter 1: Standards for certificates of qualification as a

boatmaster and for certificates of qualification as a liquefied
natural gas (LNG) expert and as a passenger navigation expert
Standard for the electronic form for certificates of qualification
The model for certificates of qualification as a boatmaster and the model for certificates of qualification
as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) expert or as a passenger navigation expert shall be the PDF/A
document that includes the data related to the concerned certificate, which may be extracted from the
database referred to in Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of
the Council1 under the crew member personal file. This certificate of qualification in PDF/A shall
include the security features allowing verification of origin and integrity of data in accordance with
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council2.
[Name of country] Flag
CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION
IN INLAND NAVIGATION
[Boatmaster]
5. Photo
1. Family name(s) of the holder
2. First name(s)
3a. Date of birth
3b. Place of birth
4. Crew member identification number
6. Serial number
7. Date of issue
8. Date of expiry
9. Name of issuing authority
10. Specific authorisation(s) coded
11. Fitness related mitigation measures and restrictions
2D-Barcode
1 Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on the recognition of professional qualifications in inland
navigation and repealing Council Directives 91/672/EEC and 96/50/EC (OJ L 345, 27.12.2017, p. 53).
2 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic
transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73).

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Instructions for the issuing authorities:
1. Current family name(s) of the holder

2. Current first name(s) of the holder
Names shall be those appearing on the ID card or passport of the person concerned and shall be
entered in UNICODE.
If a name is spelled differently in UNICODE and in ASCII, it shall also be transcribed in ASCII in
brackets.
3a. Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)

3b. Place of birth (city)
4. Crew member identification number of the holder (CID) as in the database referred to in Article
25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397
5. Physical identification of the holder by importing the electronic image file
6. Serial number of the certificate
The serial number of the certificate shall consist of:

- the crew member’s CID;
- the type of document as coded in the European Reference Data Management System
(ERDMS);
- the issuing authority as coded in ERDMS;
- the number of the document in 4 digits.
7. Date of issue of certificate

8. Date of expiry
10. Specific authorisation(s) coded: R (for sailing with the aid of radar); M (for sailing on inland
waterways with a maritime character); Stretches for specific risk as coded in the European
Reference Data Management System (ERDMS); C (for sailing large convoys), coded with the
issuing authority and indication of serial number of the authorisation
11. Fitness related mitigation measures and restrictions (code 01 until 09 as in ES-QIN)
For the certificates of qualification as an LNG expert and as a passenger navigation expert, points 10
and 11 shall not apply.
As regards the Union certificates of qualifications, the title of the document may be replaced by
“European Union certificate of qualification in inland navigation”
and the flag may be the European Union flag.
As regards certificates of qualifications issued in accordance with the Regulations for Rhine Navigation
Personnel, the title of the document may be replaced by
“CCNR certificate of qualification”
and the flag may be the CCNR flag.
Visual characteristics of the certificate of qualification

Background in light blue colour: Pantone 290C
Printable in A4

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Standard for the hard copy of the certificates of qualification as a boatmaster
1. Model for the hard copy of the certificates of qualification as a boatmaster:
(front) (back)
Certificate of qualification in inland navigation Certificate of qualification in inland navigation

Boatmaster Boatmaster
1. Family name(s) of the holder 5. Photo 2D-BARCODE

2. First name(s) 10. (Additional text if necessary)
3a. Date of birth 3b. Place of birth
11. (Additional text if necessary)
7. Date of issue 8. Date of expiry

10. Specific authorisation(s) coded
11. Fitness related mitigation measures and restrictions
6. Serial Nr.

entered in UNICODE.
brackets.

25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397
5. Physical identification of the holder by importing the electronic image file
6. Serial number of certificate

(ERDMS);

8. Date of expiry
10. Specific authorisation(s) coded: R (for sailing with the aid of radar); M (for sailing on inland
waterways with a maritime character); Stretches for specific risk as coded in ERDMS); C (for
sailing large convoys)
11. Fitness related mitigation measures and restrictions (code as in ES-QIN)

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As regards the Union certificates of qualifications, the title in the front and back sides of the document
may be replaced by
“European Union certificate of qualification in inland navigation
Boatmaster”
Personnel, the title in the front and back sides of the document may be replaced by
“CCNR certificate of qualification
Boatmaster”
Physical characteristics of the certificate of qualification as a boatmaster:

Card format ID-1 according to ISO / IEC 7810

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2. Model for the hard copy of the certificates of qualification as an LNG expert or as a
passenger navigation expert
(front) (back)
Certificate of qualification in inland navigation

[LNG expert] [passenger navigation expert]
1. Family name(s) of the holder 5. Photo 2D-BARCODE

2. First name(s)
3a. Date of birth 3b. Place of birth
7. Date of issue 8. Date of expiry

6. Serial Nr.

entered in UNICODE.
brackets.

4. Crew member identification number of the holder as in the database referred to in Article 25(2) of
Directive (EU) 2017/2397 (CID)
5. Physical identification of the holder by importing of electronic image file
6. Serial number of certificate

(ERDMS);

8. Date of expiry
9. Issuing authority
As regards the Union certificates of qualifications, the title in the front side of the document may be
replaced by
LNG expert”
or
Passenger navigation expert”

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Personnel, the title in the front side of the document may be replaced by
LNG expert”
or
Passenger navigation expert”
Physical characteristics of the certificate of qualification as passenger navigation or as an LNG expert

Card format ID-1 according to ISO / IEC 7810

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Chapter 2: Standards for the service record book combined with certificates of qualification
Chapter 2: Standards for the service record book combined with

certificates of qualification
1. Model of service record book combined with certificates of qualification
Page 1 of the model
Name of country Flag
Service record book combined with

certificates of qualification
Identification of the holder 2D Barcode

1. Name(s) of the holder:
2. First name(s):
3a. Date of birth: 3b. Place of birth:
4. Crew member identification number:
5. Photo
Identification of the service record book
1. Serial number:
2. Date of issue:
3. Issuing authority:
4. Signature and stamp of issuing authority:
5. Serial number of former service record book:
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European Union certificates of qualification and certificates of qualification

issued according to the Regulations for Rhine Navigation Personnel as
apprentice, deckhand, boatman, able boatman and helmsman
Title of certificate: ________________________________________
Fitness related mitigation measures and restrictions:

Serial number:
Date of issue: Date of expiry:
Issuing authority:
Signature and stamp of issuing authority:

Serial number:
Issuing authority:

Serial number:
Issuing authority:

Serial number:
Issuing authority:

Serial number:
Issuing authority:
SRBXXXXSSSS
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Page 3 of the model
Other certificates concerning qualifications relevant for inland navigation
Serial number:
Issuing authority:
Serial number:
Issuing authority:
Serial number:
Issuing authority:
SRBXXXXSSSS

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Page 4 of the model
Service time
Service time on board, name of craft:

Unique European vessel identification number or other official craft number:
Type of craft1:
State of registration:
Length of craft in m*, /number of passengers*:
Owner (name and address):
Holder assumed service as2:

Holder assumed service on (date):
End of service (date):
Boatmaster (name and address): _______________________________________
Place, date and signature of boatmaster:

Type of craft1

SRBXXXXSSSS
1 For type of craft, always indicate if type C or G tanker, large convoy or if craft using LNG as fuel.
2 Holder assumed service as: the function shall be numbered according to instruction for keeping the logbook.
* Delete if not applicable.

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Pages 5 to 22 as page 4

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Page 23 of the model
Navigation time and stretches of inland waterways sailed over last 15 months Year: …
The number of days navigated must be coherent with the navigation time entered in the logbook!
Name of craft or unique journey from via to Start of Days of End of the Total Signature of
European identification (km) (km) journey interruption journey number of
boatmaster
(date) (date) navigation
number or other official
days
craft number
A B C D E F G
1
10
Complete document  yes  no
 Doubts at line(s) ___________

Doubts have been eliminated by presenting  (parts of) the logbook  other official documents
Space reserved for the competent authority
To be completed by the authority: total number of navigation days taken into consideration from this page
Validation mark of the competent authority
Presented on (date) SRBXXXXSSSS
Signature and stamp of the authority

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Headings of columns A to G not printed on those pages
SRBXXXXSSSS

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Without content
SRBXXXXSSSS

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2. Instructions for the issuing authorities
Flag
Flag shall be EU flag, CCNR flag or third country flag as relevant.
Identification of the holder

entered in UNICODE.
If a name is spelled differently in UNICODE and in ASCII, there shall also be a transcription in
ASCII in brackets.

25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council1
Identification of the service record book combined with the certificates of qualification
The serial number of the service record book shall consist of:
- the crew member’s CID
- the type of document as coded in the European Reference Data Management System (ERDMS)
- the issuing authority as coded in ERDMS
- the number of the document in 4 digits
The serial number of the service record book without the part on CID shall be repeated in the lower
section of each page.
Certificates of qualification
The title of the issued certificate shall be inserted (in caps font) by the relevant competent authority. It
shall be complemented by the following numbers in brackets, as appropriate:
“(2)” for Helmsman, “(3)” for Able boatman, “(4)” for Boatman, “(5)” for Deckhand and “(6)” for
Apprentice.
As regards the Union certificates of qualifications, the title “European Union certificate of qualification
in inland navigation” accompanied by the relevant qualification shall be indicated for example
“European Union certificate of qualification in inland navigation – Able boatman (3)”.
Personnel, the title “CCNR certificate of qualification” accompanied by the relevant qualification shall
be indicated for example “CCNR certificate of qualification – Able boatman (3)”.
Physical characteristics of the document

Colour: cover: light blue Pantone 290C; white background of inner pages
Format A5 according to ISO 216
1 Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on the recognition of professional qualifications in
inland navigation and repealing Council Directives 91/672/EEC and 96/50/EC (OJ L 345, 27.12.2017, p. 53–86).

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Example of a filled in entry for service time
Service time
Service time on board, name of craft: UNTERWALDEN

07000281
Type of craft1:
State of registration: CH
Length of craft in m*, / number of passengers*: 105 m
Owner (name and address): __________________________________________________
TSAG, Hauptstrasse 55, CH-4127 Riehen, Basel-Stadt
Holder assumed service as2: 3
Holder assumed service on (date): 22.10.1995
End of service (date): 22.11.1996
Boatmaster (name and address):
K. Huber, Rheinstrasse 55, D-76497 Wintersdorf
Place, date and signature of boatmaster: Rotterdam, 20.11.1996
K.Huber
Example of a filled in page for navigation time and stretches sailed
Navigation time and stretches of inland waterways sailed over last 15 months Year: 2015/2016
The number of days navigated must be consistent with the navigation time entered in the logbook!
A B C D E F G
1 07000281 Rotterdam (999,00) Mainz (500,00) Wien (1930,00) 22.11.15 11 17.12.15 15 Signature Huber
2 07000281 Wien (1930,00) Mainz (500,00) Basel (169,90) 20.12.15 4 04.01.16 12 Signature Huber
3 07000281 Basel (169,90) Rotterdam (999,90) 06.01.16 0 10.01.16 5 Signature Huber
4 07000281 Rotterdam (999,90) Antwerpen (20,00) 13.01.16 1 23.01.16 10 Signature Huber

Basel (169,90)
5 07000281 Basel (169,90) Antwerpen (20,00) 25.01.16 0 29.01.16 5 Signature Huber
6 07000281 Antwerpen (20,00) Basel (169,90) 01.02.16 0 07.02.16 7 Signature Huber
7 07000281 Basel (169,90) Mainz (500,00) Bratislava (1867,00) 09.02.16 5 22.02.16 9 Signature Huber
8 07000281 Bratislava (1867,00) Regensburg (2376,30) 27.02.16 0 02.03.16 5 Signature Huber
9 07000281 Regensburg (2376,30) Mainz (500,00) 03.03.16 0 09.03.16 7 Signature Huber

Rotterdam (999,90)
10 07000281 Rotterdam (999,90) Basel (169,90) 12.03.16 0 17.03.16 6 Signature Huber
Complete document yes  no

Space reserved for competent authority
To be completed by authority: Total number of navigation days taken into consideration from this page 81

Presented on (date) 15.04.2016

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Chapter 3: Standards for the practical simulator examination certificate
Chapter 3: Standards for the practical simulator examination certificate
1. Model of the certificate
We, name of the examining body,

hereby certify with document number …………………….that
3a. Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) 3b. Place of birth (city)
has passed the practical examination [for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a boatmaster]
[and] [for a specific authorisation for sailing with the aid of radar]
on the simulator (name of the simulator), approved by (name of the competent authority).
Place and date of issue
Signature and stamp of the examining body
Instructions:
entered in UNICODE.
brackets.
Choose the applicable examination and delete the other examination if not applicable.
2. Characteristics of the certificate
Colour: white background

Format A4 according to ISO 216

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Chapter 4: Standards for the service record book
1. Model of service record book
Page 1 of model
Service record book

1. Name(s) of the holder:
2. First name(s):
3a. Date of birth: 3b. Place of birth:
4. Crew member identification number:
5. Photo
1. Serial number:
2. Date of issue:
3. Issuing authority:
4. Signature and stamp of issuing authority:
5. Serial number of former service record book:
SRBXXXXSSSS

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Page 2 of the model
Without content
SRBXXXXSSSS

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Page 3 of the model
Service time

Type of craft1:


Type of craft1

SRBXXXXSSSS

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Navigation time and stretches of inland waterways sailed over last 15 months Year: …
The number of days navigated must be coherent with the navigation time entered in the logbook!
Name of craft or unique journey from via to Start of Days of End of the Total Signature of
European identification (km) (km) journey interruption journey number of
boatmaster
(date) (date) navigation
number or other official
days
craft number
A B C D E F G
1
10
Complete document  yes  no

Space reserved for the competent authority
To be completed by the authority: total number of navigation days taken into consideration from this page

Presented on (date)
SRBXXXXSSSS

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Headings of columns A to G are not printed on the following pages 26 to 55.

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Without content
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Flag

Names shall be entered as in the concerned person’s ID card or in the concerned person’s
passport in UNICODE.
If a name is spelled differently in UNICODE and in ASCII, there shall also be a transcription in
ASCII in brackets.

25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council1.

The serial number of the service record book shall consist of:
- the type of document as coded in the European Reference Data Management System (ERDMS);
The serial number of the service record book without the part on CID shall be repeated in the lower
section of each page.
Physical characteristics of the document

Colour: light blue Pantone 290C for the cover; white background of inner pages
Format: A5 according to ISO 216
1Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on the recognition of professional qualifications in inland
navigation and repealing Council Directives 91/672/EEC and 96/50/EC (OJ L 345, 27.12.2017, p. 53).

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Example of a filled in entry for service time
Service time
Service time on board, name of craft: UNTERWALDEN

07000281
Type of craft1:
State of registration: CH
Length of craft in m*, / number of passengers*: 105 m
Owner (name and address): __________________________________________________
TSAG, Hauptstrasse 55, CH-4127 Riehen, Basel-Stadt
Holder assumed service as2: 3
Holder assumed service on (date): 22.10.1995
End of service (date): 22.11.1996
Boatmaster (name and address):
K. Huber, Rheinstrasse 55, D-76497 Wintersdorf
Place, date and signature of boatmaster: Rotterdam, 20.11.1996
K.Huber
Example of a filled in page for navigation time and stretches sailed
Navigation time and stretches of inland waterways sailed over last 15 months Year: 2015/2016
The number of days navigated must be consistent with the navigation time entered in the logbook!
A B C D E F G
1 07000281 Rotterdam (999,00) Mainz (500,00) Wien (1930,00) 22.11.15 11 17.12.15 15 Signature Huber
2 07000281 Wien (1930,00) Mainz (500,00) Basel (169,90) 20.12.15 4 04.01.16 12 Signature Huber
3 07000281 Basel (169,90) Rotterdam (999,90) 06.01.16 0 10.01.16 5 Signature Huber
4 07000281 Rotterdam (999,90) Antwerpen (20,00) 13.01.16 1 23.01.16 10 Signature Huber

Basel (169,90)
5 07000281 Basel (169,90) Antwerpen (20,00) 25.01.16 0 29.01.16 5 Signature Huber
6 07000281 Antwerpen (20,00) Basel (169,90) 01.02.16 0 07.02.16 7 Signature Huber
7 07000281 Basel (169,90) Mainz (500,00) Bratislava (1867,00) 09.02.16 5 22.02.16 9 Signature Huber
8 07000281 Bratislava (1867,00) Regensburg (2376,30) 27.02.16 0 02.03.16 5 Signature Huber
9 07000281 Regensburg (2376,30) Mainz (500,00) 03.03.16 0 09.03.16 7 Signature Huber

Rotterdam (999,90)
10 07000281 Rotterdam (999,90) Basel (169,90) 12.03.16 0 17.03.16 6 Signature Huber
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Presented on (date) 15.04.2016
1 For type of craft, always indicate if type C or G tanker, large convoy or if craft using LNG as fuel
2 Holder assumed service as: the function shall be numbered according to instruction for keeping the logbook
* Delete if not applicable

ES-QIN
Chapter 5: Standards for the logbook
1. Model of a logbook
Page 1 of the model
Logbook
Serial number of the logbook: _______
Date of issue: ________
Name of craft: _______________________________
Unique European vessel identification number: __________________________
Issuing authority: ________________
Signature and stamp of issuing authority: _______________
LBKXXXXSSSS

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Instructions for keeping the logbook

This logbook contains 200 pages, numbered from 1 to 200. Entries shall be legible and made in ink (e.g. using
print letters).
Entries in the logbook shall be made in accordance with applicable crewing regulations. In the case of inland
waterways whose courses are not fully within the scope of a manning requirement, the navigation time and rest
time acquired on sections located outside the scope of the regulation shall also be taken into account.
Where loading and unloading activities require active navigational operations, such as dredging or manoeuvres
between loading or unloading points, the time used for such activities shall be entered as navigation time.
Activities of crew members shall be entered according to their functions by using their respective number:
1 Boatmaster
2 Helmsman
3 Able boatman
4 Boatman
5 Deckhand
6 Apprentice
7 Engineer
8 Engine minder
9
If national regulations provide for other functions than the ones listed here above, such functions shall be entered
using numbers from 9 onwards with the indication of the respective national title.
On each page the following entries shall be made:
- the operating mode (after each change of the operating mode, a new page shall be used);
- the year;
- as soon as the craft starts the journey:
1st column - Date (day and month)
2nd column - Time (hour, minute)
3rd column – Name of the location of the start of the journey
4th column – Waterway and km of the location of the start of the journey;
- as soon as the craft interrupts the journey:
1st column - Date (day and month) if different from day of the start of the journey
5th column - Time (hour, minute)
6th column - Name of the location where the craft is stationary
7th column – Waterway and km of the location where the craft is stationary;
- as soon as the craft starts to navigate again: same entries as start of the journey;
- as soon as the craft ends its journey: same entries as interruption of the journey.
LBKXXXXSSSS

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- Column 8 shall be filled in (function, name(s), first name(s), serial number of crew member’s service
record book or serial number of the certificate of qualification as a boatmaster) when the crew comes on
board for the first time and whenever the composition of the crew changes.
- In columns 9 to 11, the start and end of the rest times for each crew member shall be recorded. These
entries shall be done by 08:00 of the following day. If crew members spend rest times following a regular
schedule, a single scheme per journey is sufficient.
- In columns 12 and 13, any changes to the crew shall be recorded specifying the embarking and
disembarkation of each crew member.
LBKXXXXSSSS

ES-QIN
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Without content
LBKXXXXSSSS

ES-QIN
Page 5 of the model
REST TIMES
Operating mode*_______
Year CRAFT CREW
Embarked Disemb.
Service record book

Start of the voyage End of the voyage Crew members Rest times of the crew members
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Date Time Location km Time Location Km Function Name and first name No from until from until from until Time Time
LBKXXXXSSSS
* if applicable

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Identification of the logbook

The serial number of the logbook shall consist of:
(ERDMS);
The serial number of the logbook shall be repeated in the lower section of each page.
Physical characteristics of the document:

Colour: red Pantone 187C for the cover; white background of inner pages
Format A4 horizontal according to ISO 216
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PART I: STANDARDS FOR COMPETENCES

Chapter 1: Standards of competence for the operational level

(Resolution CESNI 2018-II-3)

In particular, the boatman shall be able to:

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2. Operation of the craft

The boatman shall be able to:

apply knowledge of the craft’s 1. Knowledge of watertight integrity of IWT craft.

apply knowledge of the 1. Knowledge of the craft´s obligatory documentation.

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The boatman shall be able to:

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3. Cargo handling, stowage and passenger transport

The boatman shall be able to:

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The boatman shall be able to:

assist in supervising 1. Knowledge of existing life-saving equipment for emergency situations, of

communicate effectively with 1. Knowledge of standardised communication phrases for evacuation of

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4. Marine engineering and electrical, electronic and control

The boatman shall be able to:

assist in monitoring the 1. Knowledge of principles of propulsion system.

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prepare, start, connect and 1. Knowledge of the power installation.

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The boatman shall be able to:

perform the daily maintenance 1. Knowledge of daily maintenance procedures.

use technical information and 1. Knowledge of technical documentation and manuals.

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5. Maintenance and Repair

The boatman shall be able to:

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prepare and carry out working 1. Knowledge of principles of team work.

The boatman shall be able to:

use information and 1. Knowledge of intercom installation for intra-craft or terminal

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obtain nautical and 1. Knowledge of the available information sources.

6.2. The boatman shall be able to be sociable.

The boatman shall be able to:

contribute to good social 1. Knowledge of cultural diversity.

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accept social 1. Ability to identify misconduct and potential dangers.

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7. Health and safety and environmental protection

The boatman shall be able to:

work according to 1. Knowledge of the advantages of safe working practices.

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use personal protective 1. Knowledge of personal protective equipment.

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The boatman shall be able to:

act in the case of 1. Knowledge of various types of emergencies.

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