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Recognition of third-country certificates in inland navigation

Summary

This directive amends rules for recognizing professional certificates from non-EU countries in inland navigation, ensuring consistency and providing transitional periods.
9 13.09.2021
Other
transport
european union
administrative law
maritime and inland waterway transport

Key points

  • The proposal aims to harmonize the recognition of professional certificates for inland waterway navigation across the EU.
  • Certificates from non-EU countries are valid on all Union inland waterways if their requirements are identical to EU standards.
  • Member States may continue to recognize certain existing third-country certificates until January 17, 2032.
  • Recognition under the transitional rules is limited to the territory of the specific Member State concerned.

Speeches

4 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
David Maria SASSOLI
David Maria SASSOLI
S&D
3:41 min
10. Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79)
David Maria SASSOLI
David Maria SASSOLI
S&D
0:48 min
10. Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79)
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 2017/2397 as regards the transitional measures for the recognition of third countries certificates Recognition of third countries certificates in inland navigation ***I
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