Recognition of Professional Qualifications in Inland Navigation

Summary

A proposal to harmonize the recognition of professional qualifications for all inland navigation crew members across the EU, shifting toward competence-based standards and digital documentation.
10 27.12.2017
Other
transport
administrative reform
employment and working conditions
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • Harmonization of professional recognition for all crew members across all Union inland waterways.
  • Transition from an experience-based system to a competence-based system using practical examinations and simulators.
  • Introduction of electronic tools, such as digital logbooks and professional cards, to reduce administrative burdens.
  • Permission for Member States to identify specific waterway stretches with high risks that require additional training.
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