OpenLegislation

Division 0.3

United Kingdom

Original text. Later amendments are not shown.

Cargo handling, stowage and passenger transport

The boatmaster shall be able to:

COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1.

explain European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN), labelling and passenger transport safety procedures;
  1. 1..

    Ability to explain ADN labelling of dangerous goods.

  2. 2..

    Ability to explain the passenger transport safety procedures including application of Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010.

  3. 3..

    Ability to communicate effectively with passengers.

2.

explain and demonstrate the use of the ballast system;
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of the function and use of the ballast system.

  2. 2..

    Ability to explain the use of the ballast system for example by filling or emptying the ballast tanks.

3.

check the amount of cargo.
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of manual and technical methods of determination of the cargo weight on various types of craft.

  2. 2..

    Ability to use methods to determine the amount of cargo loaded or discharged.

  3. 3..

    Ability to calculate the amount of liquid cargo using the soundings and/or tank tables.