# Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2020/12 of 2 August 2019 supplementing Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the standards for competences and corresponding knowledge and skills, for the practical examinations, for the approval of simulators and for medical fitness (Text with EEA relevance), Division 7.1

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The boatmaster shall be able to monitor the applicable legal requirements and take measures to ensure the safety of life.
The boatmaster shall be able to:
COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE
COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
1.
apply national and international legislation and take appropriate measures for health protection and the prevention of accidents;
1.. Knowledge of legislation for health protection and prevention of accidents.
2.. Ability to apply safety procedures based on applicable legislation in the field of safety and working conditions.
2.
control and monitor validity of the craft’s certificate and other documents relevant to the craft and its operation;
1.. Knowledge of legislation on periodic checks of equipment and construction parts.
2.. Ability to check the validity of certificates and other documents relevant to the craft and its operation.
3.
comply with safety regulations during all working procedures by using relevant safety measures in order to avoid accidents;
1.. Knowledge of safe working practices and safe working procedures.
2.. Ability to organise safe working procedures, to motivate and monitor crew members to apply safe working rules.
4.
control and monitor all safety measures necessary for cleaning enclosed spaces before persons open, enter and clean those facilities.
1.. Ability to organise safety control and monitor safety procedures if crew or other persons enter enclosed spaces (e.g. ballast tanks, cofferdams, tanks, double hull spaces) including keeping watch.
2.. Ability to conduct a risk assessment before entering enclosed spaces.
3.. Knowledge of precautions to take before entering an enclosed space and while work is being carried out in an enclosed space, for example:
hazards of enclosed spaces,
atmosphere tests prior to entry,
control of entry into enclosed spaces,
safeguards for enclosed space entry,
protective equipment (e.g. harnesses and respiratory equipment),
work in enclosed spaces.
4.. Ability to take appropriate actions in the event of an emergency

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2020/12/annex/I/division/II/division/7/division/7.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2020-12/annex-I/division-II/division-7/division-7.1
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