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Division 2.1

United Kingdom

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The boatman shall be able to assist the management of the craft in controlling the operation of the craft and in the care of persons on board.

The boatman shall be able to:

COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1.

distinguish various types of craft;
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of most common types of craft including convoys used in European IWT and their corresponding construction, dimensions and tonnages.

  2. 2..

    Ability to explain the characteristics of the most common types of craft including convoys sailing in European IWT.

2.

apply knowledge of the construction of inland waterway craft and their behaviour in water, especially in terms of stability and strength;
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of the effects of the craft’s movement in various circumstances caused by longitudinal and transversal stresses and of different loading conditions.

  2. 2..

    Ability to explain the craft’s behaviour in different loading conditions, related to the craft’s stability and strength.

3.

apply knowledge of the craft’s structural parts and identify the parts by name and function;
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of the craft’s structural elements with respect to the transport of different types of cargo and passengers, including the longitudinal and transversal structure and local reinforcements.

  2. 2..

    Ability to name the craft’s structural parts and to describe their functions.

4.

apply knowledge of the craft’s watertight integrity;
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of watertight integrity of IWT craft.

  2. 2..

    Ability to check watertight integrity.

5.

apply knowledge of the documentation required for the craft’s operation.
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of the craft’s obligatory documentation.

  2. 2..

    Ability to explain their importance in relation to (inter)national requirements and legislation.