Annex III SUBJECTS FOR POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CRAFT ON INLAND WATERWAYS OF ZONES 1, 2 AND NON-LINKED 3

Any additional technical requirements adopted by a Member State under Article 23(1) and (2) of this Directive for craft operating on that Member State's territory are limited to the following subjects:

1. 1..

   Definitions

   • Necessary for understanding the additional requirements

2. 2..

   F1Strength and stability

   • Structure reinforcement and stability

   • Certificate/attestation by a recognised classification society

3. 3..

   Safety clearance and freeboard

   • Freeboard

   • Safety clearance

4. 4..

   Watertightness of hull openings and superstructures

   • Superstructures

   • Doors

   • Windows and skylights

   • Hold hatches

   • Other openings (ventilation pipes, exhaust pipes, etc.)

5. 5..

   Equipment

   • Anchors and anchor chains

   • Navigation lights

   • Sound signals

   • Compass

   • Radar

   • Transmitting and receiving installations

   • Life-saving equipment

   • Availability of nautical charts

6. 6..

   Additional provisions for passenger vessels

   • Stability (wind strength, criteria)

   • Life-saving equipment

   • Freeboard

   • Safety clearance

   • Wheelhouse visibility

7. 7..

   Convoys and container transport

   • Pusher connection craft-lighter

   • Stability of craft or lighters carrying containers

8. 8..

   F2Machinery

   • Steering systems

   • Propeller shafts and accessories

   • Propulsion engines, coupling and accessories

   • Presence of a bow-thruster

   • Bilge systems and firefighting installations

   • Emergency power sources and electrical installations

   • Certificate/attestation by a recognised classification society