Division Article 2.01 Inspection bodies

Inspection bodies shall be set up by the Member States.

Inspection bodies shall consist of a chairman and experts.

At least the following shall form part of each body as experts:

1. (a)

   an official from the administration that is responsible for inland navigation;

2. (b)

   an expert on the design of inland waterway vessels and their engines;

3. (c)

   F1a nautical expert in possession of an inland waterways boatmaster's licence which authorises the holder to sail the vessel to be inspected;

4. (d)

   F2a traditional craft expert for the inspection of traditional craft.

The Chairman and the experts within each body shall be designated by the authorities in the Member State in which the body is set up. On taking up their duties, the Chairman and the experts shall submit a written declaration that they will perform them completely independently. No declaration shall be required from officials.

Inspection bodies may be assisted by specialist experts in accordance with the national provisions applying.