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  1. Introductory Text

  2. Article 1.(1) Member States issuing a boatmasters' certificate for the carriage...

  3. Article 2.For the purposes of this Directive: ‘competent authority’ shall mean...

  4. Article 3.(1) This Directive shall apply to all boatmasters of inland-waterway...

  5. Article 4.(1) In order to obtain a certificate, an applicant must...

  6. Article 5.An applicant must be at least 21 years old to...

  7. Article 6.(1) The applicant shall provide proof of physical and mental...

  8. Article 7.(1) An applicant must provide proof of at least four...

  9. Article 8.(1) An applicant must have passed an examination of professional...

  10. Article 9.(1) In order to be authorized to navigate with the...

  11. Article 10.In order to be allowed to sail a boat transporting...

  12. Article 11.The Commission may adapt the form of the boatmasters’ certificate...

  13. Article 12.(1) The Commission shall be assisted by the committee set...

  14. Article 13.(1) Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations...

  15. Article 14.This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day...

  16. Article 15.This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

    1. ANNEX I

    2. ANNEX II

      PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE BOATMASTERS' CERTIFICATE FOR INLAND NAVIGATION

      1. CHAPTER A General subjects relating to the transport of goods and passengers

        1. PART 1: GROUP A CERTIFICATE

          1. 1. Navigation

          2. 2. Vessel manoeuvring and handling

          3. 3. Vessel construction and stability

          4. 4. Engines

          5. 5. Loading and unloading

          6. 6. Action in special circumstances

        2. PART 2: GROUP B CERTIFICATE

          1. 1. Navigation

          2. 2. Vessel manoeuvring and handling

          3. 3. Vessel construction and stability

          4. 4. Engines

          5. 5. Loading and unloading

          6. 6. Action in special circumstances

      2. CHAPTER B Obligatory additional subjects for radar navigation

      3. CHAPTER C Obligatory additional knowledge for passenger transport

        1. 1. Basic knowledge of technical regulations on: the stability of passenger...

        2. 2. First aid in case of accidents.

        3. 3. Fire prevention and fire-fighting equipment.

        4. 4. Life-saving methods and equipment.

        5. 5. How to protect passengers in general, especially in the case...

        6. 6. Knowledge of safety instructions (emergency exits, gangplank, use of emergency...