LegalizeCommission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/118 of 7 November 2025 supplementing Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council by laying down standards for competences and corresponding knowledge and skills, for practical examinations, for the approval of simulators and for medical fitness and repealing Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2020/12
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| 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 Council [^ntr2-L_202600118EN.000401-E0002]. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. respect the principles of inland waterway shipbuilding and construction; 1. Knowledge of importance and impact of craft dimensions and dimensions of inland waterway according to applicable rules. 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. 2. distinguish construction methods of craft and their behaviour in the water, especially in terms of stability and strength; 1. Knowledge of craft features as laid down in construction drawings of various types of craft and of the effect of the construction on the craft behaviour and its 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. 3. understand structural parts of craft and damage control and analysis; 1. Knowledge of key elements of craft and different types of craft including basic knowledge on the technical requirements for inland 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. 4. take action to protect the craft’s watertight integrity. 1. Knowledge of the craft’s water tightness. 2. Ability to supervise the craft’s watertight integrity and give instructions accordingly. | |
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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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. understand functionalities of craft equipment; 1. Knowledge of mandatory equipment of the craft. 2. Ability to use and control all equipment in relation to their functionalities according to applicable legislation, and give instructions and supervise accordingly. 2. respect specific requirements for transport of cargo and passengers. 1. Knowledge of the specific requirements relating to craft construction and equipment needed for the transport of different cargoes and 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. |
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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. understand relevant national, European and international regulations, codes and standards concerning the operation of transporting cargoes; 1. Knowledge of the national, European and international regulations involving loading, unloading and transport operations. 2. Apply relevant rules and standards for logistics and multimodal transport. 2. compose stowage plans including knowledge of loading cargoes and ballast systems in order to keep hull stress within acceptable limits; 1. Knowledge of the operational and design limitations of dry cargo (for example container) craft and tanker vessels (N, C, G). 2. Ability to interpret limits for bending moments and shear forces. 3. Knowledge of use of stowage and stability software. 4. Ability to compose stowage plans, including the use of stowage and stability software. 3. control loading and unloading procedures with regard to safe transport; 1. Knowledge of stowage plans and available ship borne data and its implementation. 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. 4. differentiate various goods and their characteristics in order to monitor and ensure safe and secure loading of goods as laid down in the stowage plan. 1. Ability to establish procedures for safe cargo handling in accordance with the provisions of the relevant safe working regulations. 2. Knowledge of effective communication and working relationships with all partners involved in loading and unloading procedures. | |
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| 3.2. | The boatmaster shall be able to plan and ensure the stability of the craft. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. respect the effect on trim and stability of cargoes and cargo operations; 1. Knowledge of watertight integrity and stability for all types of cargo and craft. 2. Ability to use instruments to correct trim and stability. 2. check the effective tonnage of the craft, use stability and trim diagrams and stress calculating equipment, including Automatic Data Base (ADB) to check a stowage plan. 1. Knowledge of dedicated software to calculate stability, trim and stress. 2. Ability to determine stability, trim and to use stress tables, diagrams and stress-calculating equipment. | |
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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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. understand relevant national, European and international regulations, codes and standards concerning the transportation of passengers; 1. Knowledge of the applicable regulations and conventions regarding passenger transport. 2. Ability to ensure safe embarking and disembarking of passengers and their care during the voyage, with special attention to persons needing assistance, and 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. 3. Ability to control proceedings in the case of leakage, fire, man over board, collision and evacuation, including crisis and crowd management. 2. arrange and monitor regular exercises on safety as laid down in the (safety) muster list in order to guarantee safe behaviour in potential situations of danger; 1. Knowledge of responsibilities under international and national regulations affecting the safety of the vessel, passengers and crew. 2. Ability to implement shipboard personnel management and training with respect to safety. 3. Apply medical first aid on board vessel. 3. respect impacts on stability of the passenger vessel in relation to weight distribution of passengers, behaviour and communication with passengers; 1. Knowledge of rules and regulations with regards to stability. 2. Ability to apply relevant measures regarding the watertight integrity, including influence on trim and stability of passenger vessels. 3. Knowledge of vessel’s design relating to trim and stability, and actions to be taken in the event of partial loss of intact buoyancy/damage stability of passenger vessels. 4. Ability to use standardised communication phrases. 4. define and monitor on-board risk analysis of limited access for passengers as well as compile an effective on-board protection system in order to prevent unauthorised access; 1. Knowledge of and compliance with the limitation of the number of passengers according to the passenger vessel certificate. 2. Knowledge of safety and security systems preventing unauthorised access. 3. Ability to organise watchkeeping (i.e. night watch) systems with respect to safety and security. 5. analyse reports given by passengers (i.e. unforeseen occurrences, defamation, vandalism) in order to react appropriately. 1. Knowledge of passenger rights and complaints from passengers, and of risks connected to passenger transport for the environment. 2. Ability to prevent environmental pollution by passengers and crew. 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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. use the functionality of the main engines and auxiliary equipment and their control systems; 1. Knowledge of operation of main engine and auxiliary equipment installations. 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. 2. monitor and supervise crew members when operating and maintaining the main engines, auxiliary machinery and equipment. 1. Ability to manage the crew with respect to operating and maintaining technical equipment. 2. Ability to manage start up and shut down main propulsion, auxiliary machinery and equipment. | |
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| 4.2. | The boatmaster shall be able to monitor the main engines and auxiliary machinery and equipment. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. give instructions to prepare main engines and auxiliary machinery and equipment; 1. Ability to instruct the crew in the preparation and operation of main and auxiliary 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. 2. detect malfunctions, common faults and take actions to prevent damage; 1. Knowledge of methods to detect engine and machinery malfunction. 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. 3. understand the physical and chemical characteristics of oil and other lubricants; 1. Knowledge of the characteristics of the materials used. 2. Ability to use oil and other lubricants according to their specifications. 3. Ability to understand machinery handbooks. 4. Knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and systems. 4. evaluate engine performance. Ability to use and interpret manuals to evaluate engine 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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. monitor routine pump works, ballast and loading pump systems. 1. Knowledge of pump systems and pumping operations. 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. | |
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| 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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. prevent potential damage to electric and electronic devices on board; 1. Knowledge of electro-technology, electronics and electrical equipment and safety devices, for example automation, instrumentation and control systems to prevent damage. 2. Ability to apply safe working practices. 2. test control systems and instruments to recognise faults and at the same time take actions to repair and maintain electric or electronic control equipment; 1. Knowledge of the craft’s electro-technical testing devices. 2. Ability to operate, test and maintain control systems and take appropriate measures. 3. give instructions before and follow-up activities to connect or disconnect technical shore-based facilities. 1. Knowledge of safety requirements for working with electrical systems. 2. Knowledge of the construction and operational characteristics of 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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. ensure appropriate use of tools to maintain and repair technical devices; 1. Knowledge of the maintenance and repair procedures for technical devices. 2. Ability to organise and instruct on safe maintenance and repair using appropriate procedures (control), equipment and software. 2. assess characteristics and limitations of materials as well as necessary procedures used to maintain and repair technical devices; 1. Knowledge of characteristics of maintenance and repair material for technical devices. 2. Ability to apply maintenance and repair procedures on devices according to manuals. 3. evaluate technical and internal documentation. 1. Knowledge of construction specifications and technical documentation. 2. Ability to set up checklists for maintenance and repair of technical devices. |
5. Maintenance and repair
| 5.1. | The boatmaster shall be able to organise safe maintenance and repair of the craft and its equipment. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. ensure safe behaviour of crew members with regard to the use of materials and additives; 1. Knowledge of safe and effective maintenance and repair procedures. 2. Ability to monitor and supervise crew to apply precautions and 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. 2. define, monitor and ensure work orders so that crew members are able to perform maintenance and repair work independently; 1. Knowledge of cost effective and efficient maintenance work and of applicable legal requirements. 2. Ability to use (digital) maintenance planning programmes effectively. 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 generated during navigation on the Rhine and other 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. 3. purchase and control material and tools with regard to health and environmental protection; 1. Ability to administer the craft’s stocks. 2. Ability to organise a safe working system on board including the use of hazardous materials for cleaning and conservation work. 3. Ability to check the quality of the repairs. 4. ensure wires and ropes are being used according to the manufacturer’s specifications and intended purpose. Ability to instruct and supervise the crew in accordance with the working procedures and safety limitations when using ropes and wires according to the craft’s certificate and datasheets. |
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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. organise and stimulate teambuilding and coach the crew members regarding shipboard duties and, where necessary, take disciplinary measures; 1. Knowledge of human resource management. 2. Ability to give instructions to the crew in an appropriate and professional way. 3. Ability to explain given instructions to the crew. 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 coordination, personnel assignment, time and resource constraints, prioritisation. 6. Ability to recognise and prevent fatigue. 2. instruct crew on information and communication systems; 1. Knowledge of information and communication systems available on board. 2. Ability to instruct the crew on the use of the craft’s communication, media and IT systems. 3. collect, save and manage data with regard to data protection laws. 1. Knowledge of the use of all the craft’s computer systems. 2. Ability to collect and store data in accordance with applicable legislation. | |
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| 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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. describe circumstances by using relevant technical and nautical terminology; 1. Knowledge of the correct use of relevant technical and nautical terms. 2. Ability to master communication. 2. retrieve, evaluate and use information with relevance to safety on board as well as nautical-technical issues. 1. Knowledge of procedures to follow in all distress, emergency and safety communication. 2. Ability to use the standard communication phrases. | |
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| 6.3. | The boatmaster shall be able to foster a well-balanced and sociable working environment on board. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. ensure a good social working environment; 1. Ability to take the lead in organising team meetings to keep the 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. 2. apply national, European and international social legislation; 1. Knowledge of the various national, European and international social laws. 2. Ability to instruct crew members in using relevant parts of applicable social legislation. 3. follow strict alcohol and drug prohibition and react appropriately in cases of infringement, take responsibility and explain consequences of misbehaviour; 1. Knowledge of applicable rules on alcohol and drugs. 2. Ability to communicate and ensure compliance with applicable legislation and awareness of company rules concerning alcohol and drugs. 3. Ability to react appropriately upon violation of legislation or company rules. 4. organise provisioning and preparation of meals on board. 1. Knowledge of principles of healthy nutrition. 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. |
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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. apply national and international legislation and take appropriate measures for health protection and the prevention of accidents; 1. Knowledge of legislation for health protection and prevention of accidents. 2. Ability to apply safety procedures based on applicable legislation in the field of safety and working conditions. 2. control and monitor validity of the craft’s certificate and other documents relevant to the craft and its operation; 1. Knowledge of legislation on periodic checks of equipment and construction parts. 2. Ability to check the validity of certificates and other documents relevant to the craft and its operation. 3. comply with safety regulations during all working procedures by using relevant safety measures in order to avoid accidents; 1. Knowledge of safe working practices and safe working procedures. 2. Ability to organise safe working procedures, to motivate and monitor crew members to apply safe working rules. 4. control and monitor all safety measures necessary for cleaning enclosed spaces before persons open, enter and clean those facilities. 1. Ability to organise safety control and monitor safety procedures if crew or other persons enter enclosed spaces (for example ballast tanks, coffer dams, tanks, double hull spaces) including keeping watch. 2. Ability to conduct a risk assessment before entering enclosed 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 (for example harnesses and respiratory equipment), — work in enclosed spaces. 4. Ability to take appropriate actions in the event of an emergency. | |
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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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. use life-saving appliances and apply life-saving procedures for victims’ and own personal safety; 1. Knowledge of available life-saving equipment. 2. Ability to use life-saving appliances and to apply life-saving procedures for victims’ and own personal safety. 2. organise crisis management training exercises for behaviour in emergency situations, for example fire, leakage warning, explosion, collision, ‘person over board’ and evacuation; 1. Knowledge of emergency procedures. 2. Ability to instruct crew members on emergency procedures. 3. Ability to organise periodic training of the crew on board the vessel in preparation for an emergency situation including organisation of firefighting and abandon craft drills. 3. give instructions related to fire prevention, personal protection equipment, methods, firefighting material, respirators and possible application of these devices in emergencies; 1. Knowledge of the applicable fire prevention laws and regulation on the use of tobacco and possible ignition sources. 2. Ability to comply with relevant regulations on fire detection systems, fixed and mobile fire-extinguishing equipment and related appliances, for example pumping, rescue, salvage, personal protective and communication equipment. 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. 4. perform first aid; Ability to act in compliance of first aid standards and practices. 5. establish an effective on-board system to control life-saving appliances and correct application of personal protection equipment; 1. Knowledge of legislation applicable to life-saving appliance and safe working condition regulations. 2. Ability to maintain and perform periodic checks of operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety equipment and systems. 3. Ability to instruct on, to motivate and supervise the correct use of (personal) safety equipment by crew members and shipboard personnel. 6. organise assistance for disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility. 1. Knowledge of training requirements and instructions of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010. 2. Ability to perform and organise 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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. initiate preparations for rescue plans of different types of emergencies; 1. Knowledge of different types of emergencies which may occur such as collision, fire, flooding, sinking. 2. Ability to organise shipboard contingency plans for response to emergencies and to assign specific duties to crew members including monitoring and control. 2. train on methods to prevent fire, recognition of origin of fire and firefighting according to the different skills of crew members; 1. Knowledge of fire-fighting procedures with particular emphasis on tactics and command. 2. Knowledge of the use of water for fire-extinguishing with regard to the effect on vessel stability, and ability to take appropriate measures. 3. Ability to communicate and coordinate during fire- fighting operations including communication with external organisations and to actively take part in rescue and fire-fighting operations. 3. train on the use of life saving appliances; 1. Knowledge of particular characteristics and facilities of rescue 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. 4. give instructions on rescue plans, escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems. 1. Knowledge of legislation applying to rescue plans and safety rota. 2. Ability to give instructions on rescue plans, escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems. | |
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| 7.4. | The boatmaster shall be able to ensure compliance with requirements for environmental protection. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. take precautions to prevent environmental pollution and use relevant equipment; 1. Knowledge of procedures to prevent pollution of the environment. 2. Ability to take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment. 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. 2. apply environmental protection laws; 1. Knowledge of environmental regulations. 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. 3. use equipment and materials in an economical and environmentally friendly way; 1. Knowledge of procedures to make sustainable use of resources. 2. Ability to instruct crew in using equipment and materials in an economical and environmentally friendly way. 4. instruct and monitor sustainable waste disposal. 1. Knowledge of legislation on waste disposal. 2. Ability to ensure sustainable waste disposal and to instruct crew members and board personnel accordingly. |
III. STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE FOR SAILING ON INLAND WATERWAYS WITH 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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. use information supplied from specific nautical information sources and rules applicable for inland waterways with a maritime character. 1. Knowledge of use of nautical charts and maps of inland waterways with maritime character. 2. Ability to use and correctly apply charts and maps of inland waterways with maritime character for considering factors relating to accuracy of 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. 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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| 2. | The boatmaster sailing on inland waterways with a maritime character shall be able to use tidal datums, tidal currents, periods and cycles, the time of tidal currents and tides and variations across an estuary. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. respect tides, tidal, weather forecast and conditions before casting-off and when sailing. 1. Knowledge of publications and information for predicting tides and currents, such as, tide tables, tide prediction for subordinate stations, information on ice, high/low water levels, berths and port directories 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. | |
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| 3. | The boatmaster sailing on inland waterways with a maritime character shall be able to use SIGNI and IALA for safe navigation on inland waterways with a maritime character. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. use SIGNI, IALA or other local marking and signal systems. 1. Knowledge of buoyage, IALA, region A, marking and signal systems such as buoyage direction, numbering, marking of objects and superstructures, lateral and cardinal markings, bifurcations buoys, supplementary marks, marking of danger points and obstacles, marking the course of the fair way as well as channel, entrances of harbours, buoyage and illumination and characteristics of illumination. 2. Ability to use the marking and signal systems to determine the appropriate crafts position in the waterway with respect to local circumstances and conditions. |
IV. 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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. prepare the start of a journey and use of navigational radar installations and rate-of-turn indicators for navigation especially in reduced visibility conditions. 1. General knowledge of radio waves and knowledge of the principles of radar operation and more specifically: — the propagation velocity of radio waves, — reflection of radio waves, — key parameters of navigational radar installations (operating 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-of-turn indicators in inland navigation and assure correct use. | |
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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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. interpret the radar display correctly with respect to own and other craft positions; 1. Ability to interpret the radar display by correctly identifying the: — position of the antenna on the screen and heading line, — 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). 2. analyse other information supplied by radar. 1. Ability to analyse the information supplied by radar such as heading line (HL), electronic bearing line (EBL), range rings and Variable Range Marker (VRM), target trails, decentring, 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 radar. | |
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| 3. | The boatmaster sailing with the aid of radar shall be able to reduce interference of varying origin. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. identify and reduce disturbances coming from the own craft; 1. Knowledge of disturbances which might be caused by break-up or split of the antenna beam, by shadowing effects (blind sectors) or by multiple reflections (for example in the area of the loading compartments). 2. Ability to take action to reduce disturbances coming from own craft. 2. identify and reduce disturbances coming from the environment; 1. Knowledge of disturbances from rain or waves, scattered fields (for example bridges), multiple reflections, false/ghost echoes, power transmission lines, radar shadowing and multipath propagation effects. 2. Ability to take action to reduce disturbances coming from the environment (by using Anti-Rain Clutter and Anti-Sea Clutter. 3. identify and reduce disturbances coming from other radar navigation installations. 1. Knowledge of appearance of disturbances caused by other navigational radar 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). The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. apply rules governing the use of radar. 1. Knowledge of specific rules for radar use in the agreed set of rules applicable in inland navigation and in applicable police regulation (for example 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 the European Standard laying down Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation vessels (ES-TRIN). 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. | |
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| 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. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. react appropriately in exceptional circumstances such as high traffic density, failure of devices and other unclear or dangerous traffic situations. 1. Knowledge of possibilities to react in high traffic density. 2. Ability to take appropriate measures in high traffic density. 3. Knowledge of mitigation measures and adequate reaction patterns in case of failure of devices. 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. |
V. 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: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. organise the use of life-saving equipment. 1. Knowledge of safety control plans including: — 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. | |
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| 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 (for example 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. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. apply safety instructions; 1. Ability to monitor the safety systems and equipment and to organise 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. 2. take necessary measures to protect passengers in general and in emergency situations; 1. Ability to implement safety rota planning for evacuation of parts of the vessel or of the entire vessel, taking into account different emergency situation (for example smoke, fire, leakage, danger to vessel stability and 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. 3. provide assistance and give instructions so that disabled persons and passengers with reduced mobility can embark, stay on board and disembark safely. 1. Knowledge of accessibility of the vessel, areas on board suited for disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility including their specific needs with regard, for example, to escape routes and correct designation of such areas in safety plans. 2. Ability to implement rules on non-discriminatory access and safety 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. | |
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| 3. | The expert shall be able to communicate in elementary English. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. communicate safety related issues in elementary English. 1. Knowledge of 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. 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. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. provide assistance to passengers concerning passenger rights. 1. Knowledge of rules for inland waterway transport established by Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010, in particular as regards the non-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 professional assistance. |
VI. STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE FOR 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. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards applicable to craft using LNG as fuel; 1. Knowledge of regulations relating to craft using LNG as a fuel such as relevant police regulations, relevant regulations on technical requirements and ADN. 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. 2. ensure compliance with other relevant health and safety regulations when sailing and moored. 1. Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations including relevant local requirements and authorisations in particular in port areas. 2. Ability to instruct and monitor crew member operations in order to ensure compliance with other relevant health and safety regulations. | |
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| 2. | The expert shall be able to be aware of specific points of attention related to LNG, recognise the risks and manage them. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. recognise specific points of attention related to the specific characteristics of LNG; 1. Knowledge of definition, composition and quality attributes of LNG, Safety Data Sheet: physical properties and characteristics of the product and environmental characteristics. 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, for example nitrogen. 2. recognise risks and manage them. 1. Knowledge of safety plans, hazards and risk, including knowledge of 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 equipment. | |
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| 3. | The expert shall be able to operate the systems specific to LNG in a safe way. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. operate the systems specific to LNG on-board and connected to on-board systems in a safe way. 1. Knowledge of technical aspects of the LNG system such as: — general configuration and operating manual, — 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, pipe and safety systems, valves and to manage boil-off of LNG. | |
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| 4. | The expert shall be able to ensure regular checking of the LNG system. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. perform and monitor regular checks of the LNG system. 1. Knowledge of maintenance and monitoring 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. | |
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| 5. | The expert shall be able to know how to perform LNG bunkering operations in a safe and controlled manner. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. perform and monitor bunkering procedures in a safe way. 1. Knowledge of: — 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 bunkering. | |
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| 6. | The expert shall be able to prepare the LNG system for craft maintenance. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. prepare the LNG system for craft maintenance and for renewed use. 1. Knowledge of correct purging procedures such as use of drainage of gas and flushing of LNG system prior to shipyard stay. 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. | |
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| 7. | The expert shall be able to handle emergency situations related to LNG. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. react appropriately in emergency situations (such as LNG spills and leaks, skin contact with low temperature substance, fire, incidents related to transport of dangerous goods with specific hazards or craft running aground). 1. Knowledge of emergency measures and on-board safety documentation (including the safety plan and safety instructions). 2. Ability to react appropriately in case of emergencies such as: — on-deck LNG spills, — skin contact with LNG, — LNG spills in closed spaces (for example in engine rooms), — LNG spills or natural gas leaks in inter-barrier spaces (for example 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, for example to properly control LNG fire, pool, jet and flash fire. |
[^ntr1-L_202600118EN.000401-E0001]: Regulation (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, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2010/1177/oj).
[^ntr2-L_202600118EN.000401-E0002]: Directive (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, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2016/1629/oj).
ANNEX II
STANDARDS FOR PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
I. 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, 18 and 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 | 1.1 | interpret the radar display correctly by setting the range, resolution, brightness, gain, contrast, other connected apparatus, centre and tune; |
| 4 | 1.1 | use the rate-of-turn indicator, for example by setting the rate-of-turn in accordance with maximum rate-of-turn of the craft; |
| 5 | 2.1 | 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 distances and reach; |
| 6 | 2.1 | interpret the behaviour of other traffic participants (stationary craft, oncoming craft and craft heading the same direction); |
| 7 | 2.2 | analyse the information supplied by radar such as HL, EBL, range rings and VRM, target trails, decentring and P-Lines and to explain the radar picture; |
| 8 | 3.1 | reduce disturbances coming from the own craft by checking antenna, by reducing shadows and multiple reflections e. g. in the area of holds; |
| 9 | 3.2 | take action to reduce disturbances from the environment by reducing influence from rain and waves, by correctly dealing with scattered fields (for example from bridges), false/ghost echoes from power transmission lines and cables as well as with shadowing and multipath effects; |
| 10 | 3.3 | remove disturbances coming from other navigational radar installations by using interference rejection; |
| 11 | 4.1 | correctly attribute tasks to deck crew members; |
| 12 | 4.1 | ensure cooperation between the person at helm and the person using navigational radar installations according to visibility and the features of the wheelhouse; |
| 13 | 4.1 | use rate-of-turn indicators and inland ECDIS or similar displays in combination with radar; |
| 14 | 4.1 | act according to police regulations in case of reduced visibility and in case of good visibility; |
| 15 | 4.1 | use radio, sound signals and to agree on course by using information supplied by radar; |
| 16 | 4.1 | give commands to the person at helm including checking the person´s required 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 ES-TRIN in its current version [^ntr1-L_202600118EN.005101-E0001]. Craft shall be equipped with an operable inland ECDIS or a comparable device for displaying electronic charts.
II. STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION AS A PASSENGER NAVIGATION EXPERT
1. Specific competences and assessment situations
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 |
| 2 | 1.1 | demonstrate the use of lifejackets for passengers and deck crew members and shipboard personnel including specific individual life-saving equipment for persons not undertaking duties for the safety rota; | I |
| 3 | 1.1 | demonstrate the use of appropriate equipment for evacuation to shallow water, to the bank or to another craft; | I |
| 4 | 1.1 | demonstrate the use of ship’s boats including its engine and searchlight or platform according to ES-TRIN in its current version replacing the ship´s boat or collective life-saving appliances according to ES-TRIN in its current version; | I |
| 5 | 1.1 | demonstrate the use of suitable stretcher; | I |
| 6 | 1.1 | demonstrate the use of first aid kits; | I |
| 7 | 1.1 | demonstrate the use of self-contained breathing apparatus sets and sets of equipment as well as smoke hoods according to ES-TRIN in its current version or a combination thereof; | I |
| 8 | 2.1 | check and monitor inspection intervals for the equipment mentioned in Nos 1–7 of this table; | II |
| 9 | 2.1 | check and monitor the necessary qualification of persons using first aid kits and self-contained breathing apparatus sets and sets of equipment as well as smoke hoods; | II |
| 10 | 2.1 | stow appropriately and distribute life-saving appliances; | I |
| 11 | 2.3 | identify areas accessible for passengers with reduced mobility; | II |
| 12 | 1.1 | demonstrate the use of life-saving equipment for passengers with reduced mobility; | I |
| 13 | 2.1 | explain elements of the safety rota and the safety plan; | II |
| 14 | 2.1 | attribute tasks to shipboard personnel according to safety rota and safety plan; | II |
| 15 | 2.3 | attribute tasks to shipboard personnel with regard to non-discriminatory access and safety rota planning for passengers with reduced mobility; | II |
| 16 | 2.3 | organise training and instructions for persons with reduced mobility according to Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010; | I |
| 17 | 2.2 | organise the evacuation of a passenger area explaining specific measures to take in case of collision, running aground, smoke and fire; | I |
| 18 | 2.2 | fight incipient fire and handle waterproof and fire-retardant doors; | I |
| 19 | 2.2 | provide necessary information to the boatmaster, passengers and external rescue forces in a simulated emergency; | II |
| 20 | 3.1 | use elementary English vocabulary and pronounce wording suited to guide passengers and shipboard personnel in standard situations and to alert and guide them in the event of emergencies; | I |
| 21 | 4.1 | explain which passenger rights are applicable; | I |
| 22 | 4.1 | implement applicable procedures to provide access and professional assistance to passengers according to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010. | II |
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 ES-TRIN in its current version. It shall be equipped with a safety rota and a safety plan complying with ES-TRIN and suitable spaces and equipment to assess the ability to organise evacuation and behaviour to fight and react in case of a fire.
A craft used for a practical examination shall be covered by Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397.
III. STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION AS AN LNG EXPERT
1. Specific competences and assessment situations
Examiners are free to decide about the content of the individual examination elements. Examiners shall test 9 out of 11 category I elements.
Examiners shall test 5 out of 7 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 tested element. For category II, applicants must reach a minimum total score of 30 points.
| No | Competences | Examination elements | Category I-II |
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| 1 | 1.1 | 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; | II |
| 2 | 1.2 | instruct and monitor crew member operations in order to ensure compliance with other relevant health and safety regulations; | II |
| 3 | 2.2 | conduct risk 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 equipment; | II |
| 4 | 3.1 | present the mode of action of LNG; | II |
| 5 | 3.1 | read pressure and temperature, operate stripping, containment, pipe, gas supply, ventilation, safety systems, valves and to manage boil-off of LNG; | I |
| 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 |
| 9 | 5.1 | 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; | I |
| 10 | 5.1 | ensure compliance with relevant safety zone regulations; | II |
| 11 | 5.1 | report start of bunkering procedure; | II |
| 12 | 5.1 | perform safe bunkering according to manual, including ability to monitor pressure, temperature and LNG level in tanks; | I |
| 13 | 5.1 | purge pipe systems, to close valves and disconnect craft from bunkering installation and to report end of procedure after bunkering; | I |
| 14 | 6.1 | 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; | I |
| 15 | 7.1 | react appropriately in case of emergencies such as: — on-deck LNG spills, — skin contact with LNG, — LNG spills in closed spaces (for example in engine rooms), — LNG spills or natural gas leaks in inter-barrier spaces (for example double-walled fuel tanks, double-walled pipes); | I |
| 16 | 7.1 | react appropriately in case of fire in the vicinity of LNG fuel tanks or in the engine rooms; | I |
| 17 | 7.1 | react appropriately in case of pressure built up in pipe systems after emergency shut down activation in case of imminent release or venting; | I |
| 18 | 7.1 | take emergency measures and remote surveillance emergency measures, for example to properly control LNG fire, pool, jet and flash fire. | I |
2. Technical requirements for craft and shore facilities used for practical examination
Craft and shore facilities must be equipped with:
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- Documentation used for assessment such as:
- 1.1. safety rota (including safety plan and safety instructions) according to ES-TRIN in its current version;
- 1.2. risk assessment according to ES-TRIN in its current version;
- 1.3. all other documents required by ES-TRIN in its current version including a detailed operating manual.
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- Specific systems for LNG use:
- 2.1. an LNG bunkering system including a bunkering station;
- 2.2. an LNG containment system;
- 2.3. an LNG piping system;
- 2.4. a gas supply system;
- 2.5. a gas preparation system.
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- 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.
A craft used for a practical examination shall be covered by Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397.
IV. STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION AS A BOATMASTER
1. Specific competences and assessment situations
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.
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.
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