# 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 Appendix 1: Content of the part of the examination on journey planning

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

In each category, 10 elements shall be tested. The applicant can reach 10 points in each element as a maximum result.
For category I, applicants must reach a minimum of 7 out of 10 points in each tested element. For category II, applicants must reach a minimum total score of 60 points.
No.
Competences
Examination elements
Category I-II
1
1.1.1
navigate on European inland waterways including locks and lifts according to navigation agreements with the agent;
I
2
1.1.3
consider economic and ecological aspects of the craft operation in order to use the craft efficiently and respect the environment;
II
3
1.1.4
take account of technical structures and profiles of the waterways, and take precautions;
I
4
1.2.1
ensure safe manning of craft in accordance with the applicable rules;
I
5
1.3.3
ensure safe access to the craft;
II
6
2.1.1
respect the principles of inland waterway shipbuilding and construction;
II
7
2.1.2
distinguish construction methods of craft and their behaviour in the water, especially in terms of stability and strength;
II
8
2.1.3
understand structural parts of craft and damage control and analysis;
II
9
2.1.4
take action to protect the craft’s watertight integrity;
I
10
2.2.1
understand functionalities of craft equipment;
II
11
2.2.2
respect specific requirements for transport of cargo and passengers;
I
12
3.1.1
understand relevant national, European and international regulations, codes and standards concerning the operation of transporting cargoes;
II
13
3.1.2
compose stowage plans including knowledge of loading cargoes and ballast systems in order to keep hull stress within acceptable limits;
I
14
3.1.3.
control loading and unloading procedures with regard to safe transport;
I
15
3.1.4
differentiate various goods and their characteristics in order to monitor and ensure safe and secure loading of goods as laid down in the stowage plan;
II
16
3.2.1
respect the effect on trim and stability of cargoes and cargo operations;
I
17
3.2.2
check the effective tonnage of the craft, use stability and trim diagrams and stress calculating equipment, including ADB (Automatic Data-Base) to check a stowage plan;
I
18
3.3.1
understand relevant national, European and international regulations, codes and standards concerning the transportation of passengers;
II
19
3.3.2
arrange and monitor exercises on safety as laid down in the (safety) muster list in order to guarantee safe behaviour in potential situations of danger;
II
20
3.3.3
communicate with passengers in emergency situations;
I
21
3.3.4
define and monitor on board risk analysis of limited access for passengers as well as compile an effective on board protection system in order to prevent unauthorised access;
II
22
3.3.5
analyse reports given by passengers (i.e. unforeseen occurrences, defamation, vandalism) in order to react accordingly;
II
23.
4.4.1
prevent potential damage to electric and electronic devices on board;
II
24
4.5.3
evaluate technical and internal documentation;
II
25
5.1.1
ensure safe behaviour of crew members with regard to the use of materials and additives;
II
26
5.1.2
define, monitor and ensure work orders so that crew members are able to perform maintenance and repair work independently;
II
27
5.1.3
purchase and control material and tools with regard to health and environmental protection;
II
28
5.1.4
ensure wires and ropes are being used according to the manufacturer’s specifications and intended purpose;
II
29
6.3.2
apply national, European and international social legislation;
II
30
6.3.3
follow strict alcohol and drug prohibition and react appropriately in cases of infringement, take responsibility and explain consequences of misbehaviour;
II
31
6.3.4
organise provisioning and preparation of meals on board;
II
32
7.1.1
apply national and international legislation and take appropriate measures for health protection and the prevention of accidents;
II
33
7.1.2
control and monitor validity of the craft’s certificate and other documents relevant to the craft and its operation;
I
34
7.1.3
comply with safety regulations during all working procedures by using relevant safety measures in order to avoid accidents;
I
35
7.1.4
control and monitor all safety measures necessary for cleaning enclosed spaces before persons open, enter and clean those facilities;
II
36
7.2.5
control life-saving appliances and the correct application of personal protection equipment;
II
37
7.3.1
initiate preparations for rescue plans of different types of emergencies;
II
38
7.4.1
take precautions to prevent environmental pollution and use relevant equipment;
II
39
7.4.2
apply environmental protection laws;
II
40
7.4.3
use equipment and materials in an economical and environmental-friendly way.
II

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