Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/118 of 7 November 2025 supplementing Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council by laying down standards for competences and corresponding knowledge and skills, for practical examinations, for the approval of simulators and for medical fitness and repealing Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2020/12

Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2026/118 23.1.2026 COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION(EU) 2026/118 of 7 November 2025 supplementing Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council by laying down standards for competences and corresponding knowledge and skills, for practical examinations, for the approval of simulators and for medical fitness and repealing Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2020/12 (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on the recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation and repealing Council Directives 91/672/EEC and 96/50/EC(1), and in particular Article 17(1) and (4), Article 21(2) and Article 23(6) thereof, Whereas: (1) Directive (EU) 2017/2397 sets out the conditions and procedures for the certification of the qualifications of persons involved in the operation of a craft on Union inland waterways. That certification is aimed at facilitating mobility, ensuring the safety of navigation and ensuring the protection of human life and the environment. (2) In order to provide minimum harmonised standards for the certification of qualifications, the Commission has been empowered to adopt delegated acts to supplement Directive (EU) 2017/2397 by laying down standards for competences and corresponding knowledge and skills, standards for practical examinations, standards for the approval of simulators and standards for medical fitness. (3) Union action in the field of inland navigation should aim to ensure uniformity in the development of standards for inland waterway vessels in the Union. (4) The European committee for drawing up standards in the field of inland navigation (CESNI) was established on 3 June 2015 under the auspices of the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) in order to bring together experts from Member States and the CCNR, as well as representatives of international organisations, to establish standards in inland navigation. (5) At its meeting of 8 November 2018, CESNI adopted the first European Standard for Qualifications in Inland Navigation (ES-QIN 2018/1). That set of standards was introduced into the legal framework of the Union by Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2020/12(2). (6) Since that time, practical experience in the field of inland navigation revealed shortcomings in the existing standards and showed that an updating thereof was necessary. Consequently, at its meeting of 11 April 2024, CESNI adopted an updated European Standard for Qualifications in Inland Navigation 2024/1 (ES-QIN 2024/1)(3). The new standards include provisions regarding the strengthening of competences at management level for navigation in the vicinity of sea-going ships responding to risks resulting from a lack of boatmaster’s knowledge to navigate on stretches where inland vessels and sea-going ships sail at the same time, references to the European Standard laying down Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation Vessels and the European Standard for River Information Services as well as terminological and editorial clarifications. (1) OJ L 345, 27.12.2017, p. 53, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2017/2397/oj. (2) 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 (OJ L 6, 10.1.2020, p. 15, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir_del/ 2020/12/oj). (3) Resolution CESNI 2024-I-1. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 1/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 (7) Pursuant to Article 32 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397, delegated acts adopted under that Directive should make reference to standards established by CESNI and include the entire text of those standards, provided that such standards are available and up-to-date, that they comply with any applicable requirements set out in the Annexes to that Directive and that Union interests are not compromised by changes in the decision-making process of CESNI. The three conditions were fulfilled as regards the adoption by CESNI of ES-QIN 2024/1. Consequently, ES-QIN 2024/1 should be incorporated into Union law. (8) ES-QIN 2024/1 contains a self-standing and coherent set of provisions. To ensure legal certainty, clarity and transparency as well as uniform application across the Member States, that set of provisions is to be adopted by a delegated regulation. (9) In addition, Annex IV to Delegated Directive (EU) 2020/12, which contains as well a self-standing and coherent set of provisions, should also be included in that Delegated Regulation. (10) Delegated Directive (EU) 2020/12 should therefore be repealed. (11) The Regulations for Rhine navigation personnel (RPN), in the version applicable as of 1 January 2026, refer to ES-QIN 2024/1. The purpose of this Delegated Regulation is to ensure compatibility of the legal frameworks of the RPN and Union legislation. In order to allow Member States to adapt their internal rules to ES-QIN 2024/1, the application of ES-QIN 2024/1 should be deferred to 1 January 2026, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: Article 1 The standards for competences and corresponding knowledge and skills referred to in Article 17(1) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 shall be those laid down in Annex I to this Regulation. Article 2 The standards for the practical examinations referred to in Article 17(3) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 shall be those laid down in Annex II to this Regulation. Article 3 The standards for the approval of simulators referred to in Article 21(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 shall be those laid down in Annex III to this Regulation. Article 4 The standards for medical fitness referred to in Article 23(6) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 shall be those laid down in Annex IV to this Regulation. Article 5 Delegated Directive (EU) 2020/12 is repealed with effect from 1 January 2026. 2/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Article 6 This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall apply from 1 January 2026. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 7 November 2025. For the Commission The President Ursula VON DER LEYEN ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 3/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ANNEX I STANDARDS FOR COMPETENCES AND CORRESPONDING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS I. STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE FOR THE OPERATIONAL LEVEL 1. Navigation 1.1. The boatman shall be able to assist the management of the craft in situations of manoeuvring and handling a craft on inland waterways. The boatman shall be able to do so on all types of waterways and all types of ports. In particular, the boatman shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. assist with mooring, unmooring and 1. Knowledge of equipment, material and procedures used on board for hauling (towage) operations; mooring, unmooring and hauling (towage) operations. 2. Ability to use required equipment on board, for example bollards and winches, for mooring and unmooring and hauling manoeuvres. 3. Ability to use materials available on board such as ropes and wires considering relevant safety measures including the use of personal protective and rescue equipment. 4. Ability to communicate with the wheelhouse using intercom communication systems and hand signals. 5. Knowledge of the effects of water movement around craft and local effects on sailing circumstances including the effects of trim, shallow water relating to craft’s draught. 6. Knowledge of the water movement affecting the craft during manoeuvring, including the interaction effects when two craft pass or overtake each other in narrow fairways, and the interaction effects on a craft moored alongside when another craft proceeds in the fairway and passes at a short distance. 2. assist with coupling operations of 1. Knowledge of equipment, material and procedures used for coupling push barge combinations; operations. 2. Ability to connect and disconnect push/barge combinations using required equipment and materials. 3. Knowledge of safe working rules including the use of personal protective and rescue equipment. 4. Ability to apply safe working rules and to communicate with crew members involved. 3. assist with anchoring operations; 1. Knowledge of anchoring equipment, materials and procedures in various circumstances. 2. Ability to assist with anchor manoeuvres, for example prepare anchor equipment for anchoring operations, to present anchor, to give sufficient amount of cable or chain to veer initially, to determine when the anchor holds the craft at its position (anchor bearing), to secure anchors on the completion of anchoring, to use dragging anchors in various manoeuvres and to handle the anchor signs. 3. Knowledge of safe working rules including the use of personal protective and rescue equipment. 4. steer the craft complying with helm 1. Knowledge of functions and types of various propulsion and steering orders, using steering gear properly; systems. 2. Ability to steer craft under supervision and comply with helm orders. 4/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 5. steer the craft complying with helm 1. Knowledge of the influence of wind and current on sailing and orders, taking the influence of wind manoeuvring. and current into account; 2. Ability to steer the craft under supervision taking into account the influence of wind on sailing and manoeuvres in waterways with or without currents and with wind characteristics. 6. use navigational aids and 1. Knowledge of the navigation aids and instruments such as rudder instruments under supervision; indicator, radar, rate of turn indicator, sailing speed indicator. 2. Ability to use the information provided by navigation aids such as light and buoyage system and charts. 3. Ability to use navigation instruments such as compass, rate of turn indicator and sailing speed indicator. 7. undertake necessary actions for 1. Knowledge of safety regulations and checklists to follow in dangerous safety of navigation; and emergency situations. 2. Ability to recognise and respond to unsafe situations and follow-up actions according to the safety regulations. 3. Ability to immediately warn the craft’s management. 4. Ability to use personal protective and rescue equipment. 5. Knowledge of verification commissioned by the supervisor regarding the presence, usefulness, water tightness and securing of the craft and its equipment. 6. Ability to execute the work according to the checklist on deck and living quarters such as waterproofing and securing of the hatches and holds. 7. Ability to execute the work according to the checklist in the engine room; to store and secure loose items, to fill the day service tanks and check vents. 8. describe the characteristics of main 1. Knowledge of the most important national and international inland European inland waterways, ports waterways. and terminals for voyage 2. Knowledge of the main ports and terminals located in the European preparation and steering; inland waterway transport (IWT) network. 3. Knowledge of the influence of engineering structures, waterway profiles and protection works on navigation. 4. Knowledge of the classification characteristics of rivers, canals and inland waterways of maritime character: bottom width, bank type, bank protection, water level, water movement, vertical and horizontal bridge clearance and depth. 5. Knowledge of navigational aids and instruments needed when navigating on inland waterways with maritime character. 6. Ability to explain the characteristics of various types of inland waterways for voyage preparation and steering. 9. respect the general provisions, 1. Knowledge of agreed set of rules applicable in inland navigation and signals, signs and marking system; police regulations applying to the relevant inland waterways. 2. Ability to handle and maintain the craft’s day and night marking system, signs and sound signals. 3. Knowledge of the buoyage and marking system SIGNI (Signalisation des voies de navigation intérieure) and IALA (International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities) Part A. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 5/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 10. follow procedures while passing 1. Knowledge of the shape, layout and facilities of locks and bridges, locks and bridges; lockage (locking process), types of locks, bollards and stairs, etc. 2. Ability to apply procedures during approach, entering, locking and leaving the lock or bridge. 11. use systems of traffic control. 1. Knowledge of various traffic control systems in use such as day and night signs on locks, weirs and bridges. 2. Ability to identify day and night signs on locks, weirs and bridges and to follow instructions of the competent authority such as bridge- and lockkeepers and traffic control operators. 3. Ability to use radio equipment in emergency situations. 4. Knowledge of Inland Automatic Identification System (AIS) and Inland Electronic Chart and Display Information System (ECDIS). 2. Operation of the craft 2.1. 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 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. distinguish various types of craft; 1. Knowledge of most common types of craft including convoys used in European IWT and their corresponding construction, dimensions and tonnages. 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 1. Knowledge of the effects of the craft’s movement in various of inland waterway craft and their circumstances caused by longitudinal and transversal stresses and of behaviour in water, especially in different loading conditions. terms of stability and strength; 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 1. Knowledge of the craft’s structural elements with respect to the structural parts and identify the transport of different types of cargo and passengers, including the parts by name and function; longitudinal and transversal structure and local reinforcements. 2. Ability to name the craft’s structural parts and to describe their functions. 4. apply knowledge of the craft’s 1. Knowledge of watertight integrity of IWT craft. watertight integrity; 2. Ability to check watertight integrity. 5. apply knowledge of the 1. Knowledge of the craft’s obligatory documentation. documentation required for the 2. Ability to explain their importance in relation to (inter)national craft’s operation. requirements and legislation. 6/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 2.2. The boatman shall be able to use the equipment of the craft. The boatman shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. use anchors and handle anchor 1. Knowledge of different kinds of anchors and anchor winches used on winches; board craft. 2. Ability to name and recognise different kinds of anchors and anchor winches used on board craft and explain their specific use. 3. Ability to safely handle different types of anchors and anchor winches in various situations and conditions. 2. use deck equipment and lifting 1. Knowledge of equipment used on deck of craft such as (coupling) devices; winches, hatches, lifting devices, car cranes, pipe systems, fire hoses, etc. 2. Ability to name and recognise deck equipment and lifting devices and explain their specific use. 3. Ability to safely handle deck equipment and lifting devices. 3. use equipment specific to passenger 1. Knowledge of specific construction requirements, equipment and vessels. devices for passenger vessels. 2. Ability to name and recognise equipment used on board passenger vessels only and explain its specific use. 3. Ability to safely handle equipment used on board passenger vessels. 3. Cargo handling, stowage and passenger transport 3.1. The boatman shall be able to assist the management of the craft in the preparation, stowage and monitoring of cargo during loading and unloading operations. The boatman shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. read stowage and stability plans; 1. Knowledge of the impact of types of cargo on stowage and stability plans. 2. Knowledge of stowage and stability plans. 3. Ability to understand stowage plans. 4. Knowledge of numbering and divisions of the holds of dry cargo vessels and of the tanks of tanker vessels (N, C or G), and knowledge of stowing the various types of cargo. 5. Ability to identify labelling of dangerous goods according to the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN). 2. monitor the stowage and securing of 1. Knowledge of the methods of stowing the craft with various cargo; cargoes in order to ensure safe and efficient transport. 2. Knowledge of procedures to prepare the craft for loading and unloading operations. 3. Ability to safely apply loading and unloading procedures, i.e. by opening or closing the holds, perform watch-keeping on deck during loading and unloading operations. 4. Ability to establish and maintain effective communications during loading and unloading. 5. Knowledge of the effect of cargo on the stability of the craft. 6. Ability to monitor and report damage of cargo. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 7/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 3. distinguish various types of cargo and 1. Knowledge of various types of cargo, for example break bulk their qualities; cargo, liquid bulk cargo and heavy goods, etc. 2. Knowledge of the logistic chain and multimodal transport. 3. Ability to prepare craft operation connected to loading and unloading procedures, for example communicate with land side and prepare hold. 4. use of ballast system; 1. Knowledge of the function and use of the ballast system. 2. Ability to use ballast system, for example by filling or emptying the ballast tanks. 5. check the amount of cargo; 1. Knowledge of manual and technical methods of determination of the cargo weight on various types of craft. 2. Knowledge of methods to determine the amount of cargo loaded or unloaded. 3. Knowledge of the calculation of the amount of liquid cargo using the soundings or tank tables, or both. 4. Ability to read draught marks and draught scales. 6. work according to regulations and safe 1. Knowledge of safe working rules and procedures applicable working rules. during preparation, loading and discharging phase of craft with various types of cargoes. 2. Ability to comply with safe working rules and procedures applicable during loading and unloading and to use personal protective and rescue equipment. 3. Ability to establish and maintain effective verbal and non-verbal communications with all partners involved with loading and unloading procedures. 4. Knowledge about technical means for handling cargoes in or from craft and ports, and labour safety measures during their use. 3.2. The boatman shall be able to assist the management of the craft in providing services to passengers and provide direct assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility in accordance with the training requirements and instructions of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council(1). The boatman shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. respect regulations and conventions 1. Knowledge of the applicable regulations and conventions regarding regarding passenger transport; passenger transport. 2. Ability to provide direct assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility in accordance with the training requirements and instructions of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010. (1) Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 concerning the rights of passengers when travelling by sea and inland waterway and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2010/1177/oj). 8/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 2. assist in safe movement of 1. Knowledge of procedures applying before and during embarkation passengers when embarking and and disembarkation of passengers. disembarking; 2. Ability to position and place the embarkation and disembarkation equipment and to apply safety measures. 3. assist in supervising passengers 1. Knowledge of existing life-saving equipment for emergency situations, during emergency situations; of procedures to follow in case of leakage, fire, person over board, evacuation including crisis and crowd management and of medical first aid on board vessel. 2. Ability to assist in the case of leakage, fire, man over board, collision and evacuation including crisis and crowd management, to use life- saving equipment in emergency situations and to perform medical first aid on board vessel. 4. communicate effectively with 1. Knowledge of standardised communication phrases for evacuation of passengers. passengers in the case of emergency. 2. Ability to use service-oriented behaviour and language. 4. Marine engineering and electrical, electronic and control engineering 4.1. The boatman shall be able to assist the management of the craft in marine, electrical, electronic and control engineering to ensure general technical safety. The boatman shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. assist in monitoring the engines and 1. Knowledge of principles of propulsion system. propulsion system; 2. Knowledge of different types of engines and their construction, performance and terminology. 3. Knowledge of the function and operation of air delivery, fuel delivery, lubrication, cooling and engine exhaust system. 4. Knowledge of main and auxiliary engines. 5. Ability to carry out basic checks and ensure regular functioning of engines. 2. prepare main engines and auxiliary 1. Knowledge of starting systems of main engines, auxiliary equipment equipment for operation; and hydraulic and pneumatic systems according to instructions. 2. Knowledge of principles of reversing systems. 3. Ability to prepare the machinery in the engine room according to checklist for departure. 4. Ability to use the starting system and auxiliary equipment according to instructions, for example steering equipment. 5. Ability to start the main engines following starting procedures. 6. Ability to use hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 3. react adequately to malfunctions of 1. Knowledge of control equipment in the engine room and of reporting engines; procedures for malfunctions. 2. Ability to recognise malfunctions and to take appropriate measures in the case of malfunction including reporting to the craft’s management. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 9/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 4. operate machinery including 1. Knowledge of safe operation and of control of the machinery in the pumps, piping systems, bilge and engine room, ballast compartments and bilge following procedures. ballast systems; 2. Ability to control the safe function, operation of machinery in the engine room and to maintain the bilge and ballast system including: reporting incidents associated with transfer operations and ability to correctly measure and report tank levels. 3. Ability to prepare and operate shut-off-operations of the engines after operation. 4. Ability to operate pumping bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems. 5. assist in monitoring electronic and 1. Knowledge of electronic and electrical systems and components. electrical devices; 2. Knowledge of AC and DC current. 3. Ability to monitor and evaluate control instruments. 4. Knowledge of magnetism and the difference between natural and artificial magnets. 5. Knowledge of electro hydraulic system. 6. prepare, start, connect and change 1. Knowledge of the power installation. generators, and control their systems 2. Ability to use switchboard. and shore supply; 3. Ability to use shore supply. 7. define malfunctions and common 1. Knowledge of malfunctions outside the engine room and of faults, and describe the actions to procedures to follow to prevent damage and procedures to follow if prevent damage; malfunctions occur. 2. Ability to identify common faults and take action to prevent damage to mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 8. use required tools to ensure general 1. Knowledge of characteristics and limitations of processes and technical safety. materials used for maintenance and repair of engines and equipment. 2. Ability to apply safe working practices when maintaining or repairing engines and equipment. 4.2. The boatman shall be able to perform maintenance work on marine, electrical, electronic and control engineering equipment to ensure general technical safety. The boatman shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. perform the daily maintenance work 1. Knowledge of procedures to follow for maintenance and good care of on the main engines, auxiliary the engine room, main engine, main machinery, auxiliary equipment machinery and control systems; and control systems. 2. Ability to maintain main engines, auxiliary equipment and control systems. 2. perform the daily maintenance work 1. Knowledge of daily maintenance procedures. on machinery including pumps, 2. Ability to maintain and to take care of pumps, piping systems, bilge- piping systems, bilge- and ballast and ballast systems. systems; 10/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 3. use required tools to ensure general 1. Knowledge of use of maintenance material and repair equipment on technical safety; board, including their qualities and limitations. 2. Ability to choose and use maintenance material and repair equipment on board. 4. follow procedures of maintenance 1. Knowledge of manuals and instructions for maintenance and repair. and repair; 2. Ability to conduct maintenance and repair procedures according to applicable manuals and instructions. 5. use technical information and 1. Knowledge of technical documentation and manuals. document technical procedures. 2. Ability to document maintenance work. 5. Maintenance and repair 5.1. The boatman shall be able to assist the management of the craft in maintaining and repairing craft, its devices and its equipment. The boatman shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. work with different types of 1. Knowledge of the required tools and maintenance of equipment and materials and tools used for of safe working and environmental protection rules. maintenance and repair operations; 2. Ability to use relevant methods for craft maintenance including ability to choose different materials. 3. Ability to correctly maintain and store tools and maintenance equipment. 4. Ability to conduct maintenance work according to safe working and environmental protection rules. 2. protect health and environment 1. Knowledge of applicable cleansing and preserving procedures and when performing maintenance and rules of hygiene. repair; 2. Ability to clean all accommodation spaces, the wheelhouse and keep the household in a proper way complying to rules of hygiene, including taking responsibility for their own accommodation space. 3. Ability to clean the engine rooms and engines using the required cleaning materials. 4. Ability to clean and to preserve the outer parts, the hull and the decks of the craft in the correct order using the required materials according to environmental protection rules. 5. Ability to take care of the craft and household waste disposal according to environmental protection rules. 3. maintain technical devices 1. Knowledge of technical instructions for maintenance and according to technical instructions; maintenance programmes. 2. Ability to take care of all technical equipment according to instructions and to use maintenance programmes (including digital) under supervision. 4. safely handle wires and ropes; 1. Knowledge of characteristics of different types of ropes and wires. 2. Ability to use and store them according to safe working practices and rules. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 11/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 5. make knots and splices according to 1. Knowledge of procedures to follow in order to ensure safe towage and their use and maintain them; coupling with means available on board. 2. Ability to splice wires and ropes. 3. Ability to apply knots according to their use. 4. Maintain wires and ropes. 6. prepare and carry out working plans 1. Knowledge of principles of team work. as a member of a team and check the 2. Ability to carry out maintenance and simple repairs independently as results. part of the team. 3. Ability to carry out more complex repairs under supervision. 4. Apply various working methods including team work according to safety instructions. 5. Ability to evaluate the quality of work. 6. Communication 6.1. The boatman shall be able to communicate generally and professionally, which includes the ability to use standardised communication phrases in situations with communication problems. The boatman shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. use information and communication systems; 1. Knowledge of intercom installation for intra-craft or terminal communication, of the craft’s (mobile) phone, radio, (satellite) TV and camera system. 2. Ability to use the craft’s (mobile) phone system, the craft’s radio, (satellite) TV and camera system. 3. Knowledge of operation principles of Inland AIS. 4. Ability to use Inland AIS data to address other craft. 2. solve different tasks with the help of different types of 1. Knowledge of digital devices available in inland digital devices, information services (such as River waterway transport. Information Services (RIS)) and communication 2. Ability to use the craft’s digital devices according to systems; instructions to perform simple tasks. 3. collect and store data including backup and data 1. Knowledge of the craft’s communication system for update; data collection, storage and update. 2. Ability to process data under strict supervision. 4. follow instructions for data protection; 1. Knowledge of data protection regulations and professional secrecy. 2. Ability to process data according to data protection regulations and professional secrecy. 5. present facts using technical terms; 1. Knowledge of the required technical and nautical terms as well as terms related to social aspects in standardised communication phrases. 2. Ability to use required technical and nautical terms as well as terms related to social aspects in standardised communication phrases. 12/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 6. obtain nautical and technical information to 1. Knowledge of the available information sources. maintain safety of navigation. 2. Ability to use information sources to obtain necessary nautical and technical information to maintain safety of navigation. 6.2. The boatman shall be able to be sociable. The boatman shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. follow instructions and communicate with others in 1. Knowledge of importance of orders given by the terms of shipboard duties; craft’s management, formal and informal instructions, rules and procedures and of the importance of being a role model for inexperienced crew members. 2. Ability to follow up orders given by the craft’s management and other instructions and rules, as well as to accompany inexperienced crew members. 3. Knowledge of company or on board rules. 4. Ability to comply with company or on board rules. 2. contribute to good social relations and cooperate 1. Knowledge of cultural diversity. with others on board; 2. Ability to accept different cultural standards, values and habits. 3. Ability to work and live in a team. 4. Ability to participate in team meetings and to carry out the distributed tasks. 5. Knowledge of importance of respect for team work. 6. Ability to respect sexually-related and cultural differences and to report related problems including mobbing and (sexual) harassment. 3. accept social responsibility, conditions of 1. Ability to identify misconduct and potential dangers. employment, individual rights and duties; 2. Ability to proactively respond to misconduct and acknowledge dangers of alcohol and drug abuse and potential dangers. adequately respond to misconduct and dangers; 3. Ability to work independently according to instructions. 4. Knowledge of individual workers’ rights and duties. 5. Knowledge of the dangers of the use of alcohol and drugs in the working and social environment. (Awareness of police regulation rules on toxicology). 6. Ability to identify dangers to safe craft operation related to alcohol and drugs. 4. plan, purchase and prepare simple meals. 1. Knowledge of possibilities of food provision and of principles of healthy nutrition. 2. Ability to prepare simple meals in keeping with rules of hygiene. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 13/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 7. Health and safety and environmental protection 7.1. The boatman shall be able to adhere to safe working rules, understand the importance of health and safety rules and the importance of the environment. The boatman shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. work according to instructions and rules for safety at 1. Knowledge of the advantages of safe working work and prevention of accidents; practices. 2. Knowledge of the nature of on board hazards. 3. Ability to prevent dangers related to on board hazards, for example: — movements of the craft, — provision for safe embarkation and disembarkation of the craft (for example gangplank, ship’s boat), — safely stowing movable objects, — working with machinery, — recognising electric hazards, — fire precautions and firefighting, — professional use of hand tools, — professional use of portable power tools, — compliance with health and hygiene, — removal of slip, fall and tripping hazards. 4. Knowledge of relevant health and safety working instructions during activities that take place on board. 5. Knowledge of applicable regulations concerning safe and sustainable working conditions. 6. Ability to prevent accidents in activities which might be hazardous to personnel or craft related to: — loading and unloading cargoes, — mooring and unmooring, — working aloft, — working with chemicals, — working with batteries, — presence in engine-room, — lifting loads (manually and mechanically), — entry into and working in enclosed spaces. 7. Ability to understand orders and to communicate with others in relation to on-board duties. 2. use personal protective equipment to prevent 1. Knowledge of personal protective equipment. accidents; 2. Ability to use personal protective equipment, for example: — eye protection, — respiratory protection, — ear protection, — head protection, — protective clothing. 14/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 3. take required precautions before entering enclosed 1. Knowledge of the hazards associated with entering spaces. enclosed spaces. 2. Knowledge of precautions to be taken and tests or measurements to be carried out to determine whether or not an enclosed space has been made safe for entry, and while working in enclosed space. 3. Ability to apply safety instructions before entering certain spaces on board, for example: — holds, — coffer dams, — double hull. 4. Ability to take precautions concerning work in enclosed spaces. 7.2. The boatman shall be able to acknowledge the importance of training aboard and act immediately in the event of emergencies. The boatman shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. act in the case of emergencies according to 1. Knowledge of various types of emergencies. applicable instructions and procedures; 2. Knowledge of routine to follow in the case of an alarm. 3. Knowledge of procedures applicable in the case of an accident. 4. Ability to act according to instructions and procedures. 2. perform medical first aid; 1. Knowledge of general principles of first aid including appreciation of body structure and functions on board a craft after assessment of a situation. 2. Ability to maintain physical and mental condition and personal hygiene in the case of first aid. 3. Knowledge of relevant measures in the case of accidents in accordance with recognised best practices. 4. Ability to assess needs of casualties and threats to own safety. 5. Ability to perform required measures in cases of emergency, including to: (a) position casualty; (b) apply resuscitation techniques; (c) control bleeding; (d) apply appropriate measures of basic shock management; (e) apply appropriate measures in the event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current; (f) rescue and transport a casualty. 6. Ability to improvise bandages and to use materials in emergency kit. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 15/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 3. use and maintain personal protective equipment and 1. Knowledge of periodical checks of personal shipboard life saving equipment; protection, escape routes and rescue equipment as regards function, damage, wear and other imperfections. 2. Ability to react in the case of identified imperfections including relevant communication procedures. 3. Ability to use personal life-saving appliances, for example: — lifebuoys including relevant equipment, and — lifejackets including relevant equipment on lifejackets, such as fixed or flashing lights and whistle firmly secured by a cord. 4. Knowledge of functions of the ship’s boat. 5. Ability to prepare, launch, sail, recover and stow the ship’s boat. 4. provide assistance in the case of rescue operations 1. Ability to rescue and transport a casualty. and swim; 2. Ability to use swimming skills for rescue operations. 5. use emergency escape routes; Ability to keep escape routes free (according to local features on board). 6. use internal emergency communication and alarm Ability to use emergency communication and alarm systems. systems and equipment. 7.3. The boatman shall be able to take precautions to prevent fire and shall use the firefighting equipment correctly. The boatman shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. distinguish the elements of fire and types and sources 1. Knowledge of the possible causes of fire during of ignition; different activities as well as knowledge of the classification of fires according to the European Standard EN or equivalent. 2. Knowledge of the elements of the combustion process. 3. Ability to apply the basics of fire-fighting. 2. use different types of fire extinguishers; 1. Knowledge of different characteristics and classes of fire extinguishers. 2. Ability to apply various methods of firefighting and use extinguishing equipment and fixed installations taking into account for example: — the use of different types of portable fire extinguishers, and — the influence of wind while approaching the fire. 3. act according to shipboard fire-fighting procedures 1. Knowledge of on board systems to fight fire. and organisation; 2. Ability to tackle fire and to take relevant notification measures. 4. follow instructions concerning: personal equipment, 1. Knowledge of procedures to avoid personal danger. methods, extinguishing agents and procedures 2. Ability to act according to the emergency procedure. during firefighting and rescue operations. 16/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 7.4. The boatman shall be able to perform duties taking into account the importance of protecting the environment. The boatman shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. protect the environment in accordance with relevant 1. Knowledge of the national and international regulations; regulations concerning the protection of the environment. 2. Ability to use available documentation and information systems concerning environmental issues according to instructions. 3. Knowledge of the consequences of possible leaks, spills or release of pollutants into the environment. 4. Knowledge of dangerous goods and classifications with regards to environmental aspects. 2. take precautions to prevent pollution of the 1. Knowledge of general precautions to prevent environment; pollution of the environment. 2. Ability to follow general precautions and to apply safe bunkering procedures. 3. Ability to take measures according to instructions in the event of collision, for example by sealing of leaks. 3. use resources efficiently; 1. Knowledge of efficient use of fuel consumption. 2. Ability to use materials in an economical and energy saving way. 4. dispose of waste in an environmentally friendly 1. Knowledge of applicable regulations concerning fashion. waste. 2. Ability to carry out the collection, delivery and disposal of: — craft oil and fat, — cargo residues, and — other types of waste goods. II. STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE FOR THE MANAGEMENT LEVEL 0. Supervision The boatmaster shall be able to instruct other deck crew members and supervise the tasks they exercise, as referred in Section 1 of Annex II to Directive (EU) 2017/2397, implying adequate abilities to perform these tasks. Persons willing to qualify as a boatmaster shall demonstrate the competences listed in points 0.1 to 7.4 unless they have taken one of the following steps: — completed an approved training programme based on the standards of competence for the operational level, — passed an assessment of competence by an administrative authority aimed at verifying that the standards of competence for the operational level are met. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 17/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 0.1. Navigation The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. demonstrate mooring, unmooring and hauling 1. Knowledge of equipment, material and procedures (towage) operations; used for mooring, unmooring and hauling (towage) operations. 2. Ability to use materials available on board such as winches, bollards, ropes and wires considering relevant work safety measures including the use of personal protective and rescue equipment. 3. Ability to communicate with the wheelhouse using intercom communication systems and hand signals. 4. Knowledge of the effects of water movement around craft and local effects on sailing circumstances including the effects of trim, shallow water relating to craft’s draught. 5. Knowledge of the water movement affecting the craft during manoeuvring including the interaction effects when two craft pass or overtake each other in narrow fairways and the interaction effects on a craft moored alongside when another craft proceeds in the fairway and passes at a short distance. 2. demonstrate coupling operations of push barge 1. Knowledge of equipment, material and procedures combinations; used for coupling operations. 2. Ability to connect and disconnect push/barge combinations using the required equipment and materials. 3. Ability to use equipment and materials available on board for coupling operations considering relevant work safety measures including the use of personal protective and rescue equipment. 4. Ability to communicate with deck crew members involved in coupling operations of push barge combinations. 3. demonstrate anchoring operations; 1. Knowledge of equipment, materials and procedures used for anchoring operations. 2. Ability to demonstrate anchor manoeuvres: prepare anchor equipment for anchoring operations, presenting anchor, giving sufficient amount of cable or chain to veer initially and to determine when the anchor holds the craft at its position (anchor bearing) and to secure anchors on the completion of anchoring and to use dragging anchors in various manoeuvres and to handle the anchor signs. 3. Ability to use equipment and materials available on board for anchoring operations considering relevant work safety measures including the use of personal protective and rescue equipment. 4. Ability to communicate with the wheelhouse using intercom communication systems and hand signals. 18/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 4. take appropriate actions for safety of navigation; 1. Ability to immediately warn the craft’s crew and to use personal protective and rescue equipment. 2. Ability to secure the water tightness of the craft. 3. Ability to demonstrate and to execute the work according to the checklist on deck and in the living quarters such as waterproofing and securing of the hatches and holds. 5. describe the various types of locks and bridges in 1. Knowledge of the shape, layout and facilities of locks relation to their operation; and bridges, lockage (locking process), types of lock gates, bollards and stairs, etc. 2. Ability to explain and demonstrate the applicable procedures to deck crew member while passing locks, weirs and bridges. 6. respect the general provisions, signals, signs and 1. Knowledge of police regulations applying to the marking system. relevant inland waterways. 2. Ability to handle and maintain the craft’s day and night marking system, signs and sound signals. 3. Knowledge of the buoyage and marking system SIGNI and IALA, part A. 0.2. Operation of the craft The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. distinguish various types of craft; 1. Knowledge of the most common types of craft including convoys used in European IWT and their corresponding construction, dimensions and tonnages. 2. Ability to explain the characteristics of the most common types of craft including convoys used in European IWT. 2. apply knowledge of the documentation required for 1. Knowledge of the craft’s obligatory documentation. the craft’s operation. 2. Ability to explain the importance of documentation in relation to international and national requirements and legislation. 0.3. Cargo handling, stowage and passenger transport The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. explain ADN labelling and passenger transport safety 1. Ability to explain ADN labelling of dangerous goods. procedures; 2. Ability to explain the passenger transport safety procedures including application of Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010. 3. Ability to communicate effectively with passengers. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 19/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 2. explain and demonstrate the use of the ballast 1. Knowledge of the function and use of the ballast system; system. 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. Knowledge of manual and technical methods of determination of the cargo weight on various types of craft. 2. Ability to use methods to determine the amount of cargo loaded or discharged. 3. Ability to calculate the amount of liquid cargo using the soundings or tank tables, or both. 0.4. Marine engineering and electrical, electronic and control engineering The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. operate machinery including pumps, piping systems, 1. Knowledge of procedures to follow for safe operation bilge and ballast systems; of machinery and of the bilge and ballast system as well as of correct waste disposal. 2. Ability to operate and control the machinery in the engine room following procedures. 3. Ability to explain safe function, operation and maintenance of the bilge and ballast system including: reporting incidents associated with transfer operations and ability to correctly measure and report tank levels. 4. Ability to prepare and operate shut-off-operations of the engines after operation. 5. Ability to operate pumping bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems. 6. Ability to explain the necessity to collect, store and deliver waste products in a correct and safe manner. 7. Ability to use hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 2. prepare, start, connect and change generators and 1. Knowledge of the power installation. control their systems and shore supply; 2. Ability to use switchboard. 3. Ability to use shore supply. 3. use required tools and materials; 1. Knowledge of characteristics and limitations of processes and materials and tools used for maintenance and repair of engines and equipment. 2. Ability to apply safe working procedures. 20/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 4. perform the daily maintenance work on the main Ability to maintain and to take care of the engine room, engines, auxiliary machinery, and control systems; main engine, main machinery, auxiliary equipment and control systems. 5. perform the daily maintenance work on machinery Ability to maintain and to take care of pumps, piping including pumps, piping systems, bilge- and ballast systems, bilge- and ballast systems. systems. 0.5. Maintenance and repair The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. protect health and environment when performing 1. Knowledge of applicable cleansing and preserving maintenance and repair; procedures and rules of hygiene. 2. Ability to clean all accommodation spaces, the wheelhouse and keeping the household in a proper way complying with the rules of hygiene including responsibility for their own accommodation space. 3. Ability to clean the engine rooms and engines using the appropriate cleansing materials. 4. Ability to clean and to preserve the outer parts, the hull and the decks of the craft in the correct order using the appropriate materials according to environmental rules. 5. Ability to take care of the craft and household waste disposal according to environmental rules. 2. maintain technical devices according to technical 1. Knowledge of technical instructions for maintenance instructions; and repair programmes. 2. Ability to maintain and take care of all technical equipment according to technical instructions. 3. Ability to use maintenance programmes (including digital) under supervision. 3. safely handle wires and ropes; 1. Knowledge of characteristics of different types of ropes and wires. 2. Ability to use and store them according to safe working methods and rules. 4. make knots and splices according to their use and 1. Knowledge of procedures to follow in order to ensure maintain them. safe towage and coupling with means available on board. 2. Ability to splice wires and ropes. 3. Ability to apply knots according to their use. 4. Ability to maintain wires and ropes. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 21/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 0.6. Communication The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. present facts using technical terms. 1. Knowledge of the required technical and nautical terms as well as terms related to social aspects in standardised communication phrases. 2. Ability to use required technical and nautical terms as well as terms related to social aspects in standardised communication phrases. 0.7. Health and safety and environmental protection The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. apply rules for the safety at work and prevention of 1. Knowledge of safe working methods. accidents; 2. Knowledge of the nature of on board hazards. 3. Ability to prevent dangers related to on board hazards, for example: — movements of the craft, — provision of safe embarkation and of disembarkation the craft (for example gangplank, ship’s boat), — safely stow movable objects, — working with machinery, — recognising electric hazards, — fire precautions and firefighting, — professional use of hand tools, — professional use of portable power tools, — compliance with health and hygiene, — removal of slip, fall and tripping hazards. 4. Knowledge of the relevant health and safety working instructions during activities that take place on board. 5. Knowledge of applicable regulations concerning safe and sustainable working conditions. 6. Ability to prevent activities which might be hazardous to personnel or craft, for example: — loading or unloading cargoes, — mooring and unmooring, — working aloft, — working with chemicals, — working with batteries, — during presence in engine-room, — lifting loads (manually and mechanically), — entry into and working in enclosed spaces. 2. use personal protective equipment to prevent 1. Knowledge of procedures to use the required accidents; equipment for safe working on board. 2. Ability to use personal protective equipment, for example: — eye protection, — respiratory protection, — ear protection, — head protection, — protective clothing. 22/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 3. swim and assist in the case of rescue operations; 1. Ability to use swimming skills for rescue operations. 2 Ability to use rescue equipment in the case of rescue operations. 3. Ability to rescue and transport a casualty. 4. use emergency escape routes; 1. Knowledge of procedures to follow in an evacuation situation (according to local features on board). 2. Ability to keep escape routes free. 5. use internal emergency communication and alarm Ability to use emergency communication and alarm systems; systems and equipment. 6. distinguish the elements of a fire and types and 1. Knowledge of the possible causes of fire during sources of ignition; different activities as well as classification of fires according to the European standard EN or equivalent. 2. Knowledge of the elements of the combustion process. 3. Ability to apply the basics of firefighting procedures. 7. distinguish and use different types of fire 1. Knowledge of different characteristics and classes of extinguishers; fire extinguishers. 2. Ability to apply various methods of firefighting and extinguishing equipment and fixed installations, for example: — classes of fire extinguishers, — use of different types of portable extinguishers, — influence of wind while approaching the fire. 8. perform medical first aid. 1. Knowledge of general principles of first aid including appreciation of body structure and functions on board a craft after assessment of a situation. 2. Ability to maintain physical and mental condition and personal hygiene in the case of first aid. 3. Knowledge of relevant measures in the case of accidents in accordance with recognised best practices. 4. Ability to assess needs of casualties and threats to own safety. 5. Ability to perform required measures in cases of emergency, including to: (a) position casualty; (b) apply resuscitation techniques; (c) control bleeding; (d) apply appropriate measures of basic shock management; (e) apply appropriate measures in the event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current; (f) rescue and transport a casualty. 6. Ability to improvise bandages and materials in emergency kit. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 23/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 1. Navigation 1.1. The boatmaster shall be able to plan a journey and conduct navigation on inland waterways including being able to choose the most logical, economic and ecological sailing route to reach the loading and unloading destinations taking into account the applicable traffic regulations and agreed set of rules applicable in inland navigation. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. navigate on European inland waterways including 1. Knowledge of national and international waterways locks and lifts according to navigation agreements used by inland navigation, geographical location of with agent; rivers, canals, seaports, inland harbours and the relationship with cargo flows. 2. Knowledge of Conference of the European ministers of transport (CEMT) classification of inland waterways, dimensions of the waterway in relation to craft dimensions using modern information systems. 3. Ability to calculate with water levels, depth and (air) draught using relevant information sources. 4. Ability to calculate distances and sailing time using information sources concerning distances, locks, restrictions and sailing speed or time. 5. Knowledge of liability and insurance. 6. Ability to instruct crew members and shipboard personnel to perform tasks in a safe way. 2. respect and apply traffic regulations applicable to 1. Knowledge of the rules of the road such as the agreed navigation on inland waterways to avoid damage; set of rules applicable in inland navigation for the inland waterway which is being sailed to avoid damage (for example collision). 2. Ability to apply relevant traffic regulations applicable to the waterway which is being sailed. 3. consider economic and ecological aspects of the craft 1. Knowledge of the environmental aspects when operation in order to use the craft efficiently and sailing on inland waterways. respect the environment; 2. Ability to perform environmentally sustainable and economical navigation with regard, for example, to fuel efficiency, bunkering, emission levels, shallow water effects, connection to shore electricity and waste management. 4. take account of technical structures and profiles of 1. Knowledge of the influence of engineering structures, the waterways, and use precautions; waterway profiles and protection works on navigation. 2. Ability to navigate passing through various types of locks and the locking procedures, various types of bridges, profiles of canals and rivers and to make use of “safe harbours” and overnight ports. 5. work with up-to-date charts or maps, notices to 1. Knowledge of navigation aids. skippers or mariners and other publications; 2. Ability to use navigation aids as applicable, for example satellite position system. 24/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 3. Ability to use nautical charts considering factors relating to accuracy and chart reading such as chart date, symbols, soundings, bottom description, depths and datums (WGS84) and to use international charts standards such as Inland ECDIS. 4. Ability to use nautical publications such as notices to skippers or mariners in order to collect necessary information required for safe navigation, finding height of tide at any time, information on ice, high or low water levels, berths and port directory. 6. use relevant traffic supervision tools and be able to 1. Knowledge of signals. apply them. 2. Ability to use day and night signs such as lights to guide craft, including near open waters leading to harbour entrances. 3. Knowledge of Inland AIS, Inland ECDIS, electronic reporting and notices to skippers or mariners, RIS, surveilled and non-surveilled Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) systems and its components, nautical terms used locally by both VTS and users of the waterways (inland craft, seagoing ships and pleasure craft). 4. Ability to use traffic information tools. 1.2. The boatmaster shall be able to apply knowledge of the applicable rules on the manning of craft, including knowledge on resting time and on the composition of the deck crew. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. ensure safe manning of craft in accordance with 1. Knowledge of minimum manning requirements and applicable rules, including knowledge on resting time mandatory professional qualifications of crew and on the composition of the deck crew. members and shipboard personnel. 2. Knowledge of requirements of medical fitness and medical checks of crew members. 3. Knowledge of administrative procedure to record data in service record books. 4. Knowledge of applicable modes of exploitation and minimum resting time. 5. Knowledge of administrative procedure to record data in the logbook. 6. Knowledge of working time rules. 7. Knowledge of specific authorisation requirements. 8. Knowledge of specific manning requirements with respect to vessels covered by ADN, passenger vessels and for liquefied natural gas (LNG) craft where applicable. 9. Ability to instruct crew members when to take up and to end duty. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 25/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 1.3. The boatmaster shall be able to sail and manoeuvre ensuring the safe operation of the craft in all conditions on inland waterways, including in situations that involve high traffic density or where other craft carry dangerous goods and require basic knowledge of ADN. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. navigate and manoeuvre taking into account 1. Knowledge of the hydrological and morphological geographical, hydrological, meteorological and characteristics of the main waterways, for example morphological characteristics of the main inland catchment area and watershed, types of rivers by waterways; water source, the slope and course of a river, flow velocity and current pattern, human intervention in the course of a river. 2. Knowledge of the meteorological effects on the main inland waterways, for example weather forecast and warning services, scale of Beaufort, district division for wind and storm warnings with factors such as air pressure, wind, high and low pressure areas, clouds, fog, types and passage of fronts, ice warning and high water warning. 3. Ability to apply geographical, hydrological, meteorological and morphological information. 2. give order to moor and unmoor craft and to haul 1. Knowledge of technical requirements and documents towage operations; on mooring and hauling operations. 2. Ability to initiate procedures of mooring and unmooring manoeuvre and to ensure that equipment on different types of craft complies with requirements of craft certificate. 3. Ability to communicate with deck personnel, for example to use communication systems and hand signals. 3. provide safe access to craft; 1. Knowledge of technical requirements on facilities to access craft. 2. Ability to organise safe access to craft whether sailing, moored or at anchor and to use, for example, stairway, gangplank, ship’s boat, fall protection and illumination. 4. use modern electronic navigation aids; 1. Knowledge of functions and operation of navigation aids. 2. Knowledge of operating principles, limitations and sources of error of navigation aids. 3. Ability to use nautical sensors and indicators providing navigation information, for example (D) GPS, position, heading, course, speed, distance, depth, Inland ECDIS, radar. 26/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 4. Ability to use RIS and related technologies, for example Inland AIS, Inland ECDIS, Electronic Reporting, Notices to Skipper, Fairway Information Services, Traffic Information Services, Traffic Management Services, Calamity Abatement Services, Information for Transport Logistics, Information for Law Enforcement, Statistics, Waterway Charges and Harbour Dues distance, depth, also in connection with radar. 5. Ability to detect misrepresentation of information and apply methods of correction. 5. respect technical requirements for inland navigation; 1. Knowledge of structure and content of the applicable technical requirements and of the content of the craft certificate. 2. Ability to initiate checks and certification procedures. 6. consider effects of current, waves, wind and water- 1. Knowledge of the influence of waves, wind and levels in relation with interactions of crossing, current on sailing, manoeuvring or stationary craft, meeting and overtaking craft, including sea-going including the effect of wind, for example cross wind ships, as well as ship-shore (canal effect); when manoeuvring, also at nautical superstructures or when entering or leaving ports, locks and secondary waterways. 2. Knowledge of the influence of current on sailing, manoeuvring, and stationary craft on waterways used by inland navigation such as the effect of current, for example when manoeuvring upstream and downstream or with empty or loaded craft and when entering and leaving ports, locks or secondary waterways. 3. Knowledge of the influence of water movement during sailing, manoeuvring and when stationary such as the influence of water movement regarding draught subject to water depth and the reaction to shallow water effects, for example by decreasing sailing speed. 4. Ability to respect interaction effects when sailing, manoeuvring and when stationary in a narrow fairway and to recognise the interaction effects relating to empty or loaded craft. 5. Knowledge of the effect of cargo handling and stowing conditions during sailing, manoeuvring and when stationary relating to stability. 6. Ability to take into account trim, angle of heel, downflooding, lever principle, points of gravity. 7. use of propulsion and manoeuvring systems as well 1. Knowledge of propulsion, steering and manoeuvring as appropriate communication and alarm systems; systems and their influence on manoeuvrability. 2. Ability to use propulsion, steering and manoeuvring systems. 3. Knowledge of anchoring devices. 4. Ability to use anchor in various circumstances. 5. Knowledge of communication and alarm systems. 6. Ability to give instructions where necessary in the case of an alarm. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 27/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 8. sail and manoeuvre also in situations that involve 1. Knowledge of the possible dangers of vulnerability to high traffic density and in the vicinity of sea-going waves and speed differences between sea-going ships ships or where other craft carry dangerous goods, and inland navigation vessels. requiring basic knowledge of the ADN. 2. Knowledge of the visibility of inland navigation vessels in relation to the blind spot of sea-going ships. 3. Knowledge of the manoeuvrability restrictions of sea- going ships while navigating on inland waterway. 4. Knowledge of the need for oversized traffic to take priority position in the fairway. 5. Basic knowledge of structure of ADN, ADN documents and instructions and visual signals required by ADN. 6. Ability to find instructions in ADN and to identify visual signs for craft subject to ADN. 1.4. The boatmaster shall be able to respond to navigational emergencies on inland waterways. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. take precautions in an emergency when intentionally 1. Knowledge of shallow places and banks of sandy beaching a craft in order to prevent greater damage; character that can be used to beach the craft. 2. Ability to adequately use machines or anchoring devices if beaching becomes necessary. 2. refloat a grounded craft with and without assistance; 1. Knowledge of measures to take in the event of running aground including the sealing of leaks and the actions to be taken to redirect the craft into the fairway. 2. Ability to seal leaks, to redirect the craft with the assistance of other craft, for example tug or push vessels. 3. take appropriate actions if collision is imminent; 1. Knowledge of rules applicable if collision or accident is imminent. 2. Ability to navigate the craft when in an unavoidable collision situation in such a way that damage will be minimal to persons, for example passengers and crew members, the colliding craft and other craft, the cargo and the environment. 4. take appropriate actions after a collision and 1. Knowledge of rules applicable after a collision or assessment of damage. accident. 2. Ability to take the appropriate measures in the event of damage, collision and running aground, including assessment of the damage, communication with the competent authority and obtaining permission to sail to a position of recovery. 28/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 2. Operation of the craft 2.1. The boatmaster shall be able to apply knowledge of inland waterway shipbuilding and construction methods to the operation of various types of craft and have basic knowledge of the technical requirements for inland waterway vessels, as referred to in Directive (EU) 2016/1629 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2). The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. respect the principles of inland waterway 1. Knowledge of importance and impact of craft shipbuilding and construction; dimensions and dimensions of inland waterway according to applicable rules. 2. Ability to operate craft according to their dimensions and applicable construction legislation. 3. Ability to supervise the compliance of craft with the applicable legislation taking into account construction work. 2. distinguish construction methods of craft and their 1. Knowledge of craft features as laid down in behaviour in the water, especially in terms of stability construction drawings of various types of craft and of and strength; the effect of the construction on the craft behaviour and its stability and strength. 2. Knowledge of the craft’s behaviour in various conditions and environments. 3. Ability to supervise the craft’s stability and to give instructions accordingly. 3. understand structural parts of craft and damage 1. Knowledge of key elements of craft and different control and analysis; types of craft including basic knowledge on the technical requirements for inland navigation vessels, as referred to in Directive (EU) 2016/1629. 2. Ability to monitor the craft’s core elements for the different types of transport and give instructions accordingly. 3. Knowledge of the longitudinal and transversal structure and local reinforcements in order to prevent and analyse damage. 4. Ability to understand and control the functions of the equipment and usage of different holds and compartments in order to prevent and analyse damage. 4. take action to protect the craft’s watertight integrity. 1. Knowledge of the craft’s water tightness. 2. Ability to supervise the craft’s watertight integrity and give instructions accordingly. (2) Directive (EU) 2016/1629 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2016 laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels, amending Directive 2009/100/EC and repealing Directive 2006/87/EC (OJ L 252, 16.9.2016, p. 118, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2016/1629/oj). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 29/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 2.2. The boatmaster shall be able to control and monitor the mandatory equipment as mentioned in the applicable craft certificate. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. understand functionalities of craft equipment; 1. Knowledge of mandatory equipment of the craft. 2. Ability to use and control all equipment in relation to their functionalities according to applicable legislation, and give instructions and supervise accordingly. 2. respect specific requirements for transport of cargo 1. Knowledge of the specific requirements relating to and passengers. craft construction and equipment needed for the transport of different cargoes and passengers with different types of craft according to applicable legislation. 2. Ability to give instructions and supervise accordingly. 3. Ability to give instructions and supervise the correct application of the requirements of the certificate. 3. Cargo handling, stowage and passenger transport 3.1. The boatmaster shall be able to plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing, unloading and care of cargoes during the voyage. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. understand relevant national, European and 1. Knowledge of the national, European and international regulations, codes and standards international regulations involving loading, concerning the operation of transporting cargoes; unloading and transport operations. 2. Apply relevant rules and standards for logistics and multimodal transport. 2. compose stowage plans including knowledge of 1. Knowledge of the operational and design limitations loading cargoes and ballast systems in order to keep of dry cargo (for example container) craft and tanker hull stress within acceptable limits; vessels (N, C, G). 2. Ability to interpret limits for bending moments and shear forces. 3. Knowledge of use of stowage and stability software. 4. Ability to compose stowage plans, including the use of stowage and stability software. 3. control loading and unloading procedures with 1. Knowledge of stowage plans and available ship borne regard to safe transport; data and its implementation. 2. Ability to stow and secure cargo including necessary cargo- handling gear and securing and lashing equipment. 3. Knowledge of the various methods of determination of the cargo weight on cargo vessels and tank vessels and other craft. 30/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 4. Knowledge of determination of the amount of loaded or discharged cargo and of calculation of the amount of dry and liquid cargo. 5. Knowledge of the possible detrimental effects of inadequate cargo handling. 6. Ability to use the technical means for handling cargoes in or from craft and ports, and labour safety measures during their use. 4. differentiate various goods and their characteristics in 1. Ability to establish procedures for safe cargo handling order to monitor and ensure safe and secure loading in accordance with the provisions of the relevant safe of goods as laid down in the stowage plan. working regulations. 2. Knowledge of effective communication and working relationships with all partners involved in loading and unloading procedures. 3.2. The boatmaster shall be able to plan and ensure the stability of the craft. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. respect the effect on trim and stability of cargoes and 1. Knowledge of watertight integrity and stability for all cargo operations; types of cargo and craft. 2. Ability to use instruments to correct trim and stability. 2. check the effective tonnage of the craft, use stability 1. Knowledge of dedicated software to calculate and trim diagrams and stress calculating equipment, stability, trim and stress. including Automatic Data Base (ADB) to check a 2. Ability to determine stability, trim and to use stress stowage plan. tables, diagrams and stress-calculating equipment. 3.3. The boatmaster shall be able to plan and ensure safe transport of and care for passengers during the voyage including providing direct assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility in accordance with the training requirements and instructions of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. understand relevant national, European and 1. Knowledge of the applicable regulations and international regulations, codes and standards conventions regarding passenger transport. concerning the transportation of passengers; 2. Ability to ensure safe embarking and disembarking of passengers and their care during the voyage, with special attention to persons needing assistance, and direct assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility in accordance with the training requirements and instructions of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010. 3. Ability to control proceedings in the case of leakage, fire, man over board, collision and evacuation, including crisis and crowd management. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 31/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 2. arrange and monitor regular exercises on safety as 1. Knowledge of responsibilities under international laid down in the (safety) muster list in order to and national regulations affecting the safety of the guarantee safe behaviour in potential situations of vessel, passengers and crew. danger; 2. Ability to implement shipboard personnel management and training with respect to safety. 3. Apply medical first aid on board vessel. 3. respect impacts on stability of the passenger vessel in 1. Knowledge of rules and regulations with regards to relation to weight distribution of passengers, stability. behaviour and communication with passengers; 2. Ability to apply relevant measures regarding the watertight integrity, including influence on trim and stability of passenger vessels. 3. Knowledge of vessel’s design relating to trim and stability, and actions to be taken in the event of partial loss of intact buoyancy/damage stability of passenger vessels. 4. Ability to use standardised communication phrases. 4. define and monitor on-board risk analysis of limited 1. Knowledge of and compliance with the limitation of access for passengers as well as compile an effective the number of passengers according to the passenger on-board protection system in order to prevent vessel certificate. unauthorised access; 2. Knowledge of safety and security systems preventing unauthorised access. 3. Ability to organise watchkeeping (i.e. night watch) systems with respect to safety and security. 5. analyse reports given by passengers (i.e. unforeseen 1. Knowledge of passenger rights and complaints from occurrences, defamation, vandalism) in order to react passengers, and of risks connected to passenger appropriately. transport for the environment. 2. Ability to prevent environmental pollution by passengers and crew. 3. Ability to handle complaints and conflict management. 4. Ability to communicate with shipboard personnel and all interacting parties. 4. Marine engineering and electrical, electronic and control engineering 4.1. The boatmaster shall be able to plan the workflow of marine engineering and electrical, electronic and control engineering. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. use the functionality of the main engines and 1. Knowledge of operation of main engine and auxiliary auxiliary equipment and their control systems; equipment installations. 2. Knowledge of characteristics of fuels and lubricants. 3. Knowledge of control systems. 4. Ability to use various systems of different propulsion systems and auxiliary machinery and equipment. 32/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 2. monitor and supervise crew members when 1. Ability to manage the crew with respect to operating operating and maintaining the main engines, and maintaining technical equipment. auxiliary machinery and equipment. 2. Ability to manage start up and shut down main propulsion, auxiliary machinery and equipment. 4.2. The boatmaster shall be able to monitor the main engines and auxiliary machinery and equipment. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. give instructions to prepare main engines and 1. Ability to instruct the crew in the preparation and auxiliary machinery and equipment; operation of main and auxiliary machinery and equipment. 2. Ability to set up and monitor checklists and to give instructions to properly use such checklists. 3. Ability to instruct crew on principles to be observed during engine surveillance. 2. detect malfunctions, common faults and take actions 1. Knowledge of methods to detect engine and to prevent damage; machinery malfunction. 2. Ability to detect malfunctions, frequent sources of error or inappropriate treatment, and to respond adequately. 3. Ability to instruct actions to be taken in order to prevent damage or to take measures for damage control. 3. understand the physical and chemical characteristics 1. Knowledge of the characteristics of the materials of oil and other lubricants; used. 2. Ability to use oil and other lubricants according to their specifications. 3. Ability to understand machinery handbooks. 4. Knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and systems. 4. evaluate engine performance. Ability to use and interpret manuals to evaluate engine performance and operate engines appropriately. 4.3. The boatmaster shall be able to plan and give instructions in relation to the pump and the pump control system of the craft. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. monitor routine pump works, ballast and loading 1. Knowledge of pump systems and pumping pump systems. operations. 2. Ability to ensure monitoring of safe operation of bilge, ballast and cargo pump systems including adequate instructions to the crew, taking into account free surface effects on stability. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 33/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 4.4. The boatmaster shall be able to organise the safe use and application, maintenance and repair of the electro-technical devices of the craft. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. prevent potential damage to electric and electronic 1. Knowledge of electro-technology, electronics and devices on board; electrical equipment and safety devices, for example automation, instrumentation and control systems to prevent damage. 2. Ability to apply safe working practices. 2. test control systems and instruments to recognise 1. Knowledge of the craft’s electro-technical testing faults and at the same time take actions to repair and devices. maintain electric or electronic control equipment; 2. Ability to operate, test and maintain control systems and take appropriate measures. 3. give instructions before and follow-up activities to 1. Knowledge of safety requirements for working with connect or disconnect technical shore-based electrical systems. facilities. 2. Knowledge of the construction and operational characteristics of shipboard electrical systems and equipment in relation to shore-based facilities. 3. Ability to give instructions to guarantee safe shore connection at any time and to recognise dangerous situations with regard to shore-based facilities. 4.5. The boatmaster shall be able to control the safe maintenance and repair of technical devices. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. ensure appropriate use of tools to maintain and 1. Knowledge of the maintenance and repair procedures repair technical devices; for technical devices. 2. Ability to organise and instruct on safe maintenance and repair using appropriate procedures (control), equipment and software. 2. assess characteristics and limitations of materials as 1. Knowledge of characteristics of maintenance and well as necessary procedures used to maintain and repair material for technical devices. repair technical devices; 2. Ability to apply maintenance and repair procedures on devices according to manuals. 3. evaluate technical and internal documentation. 1. Knowledge of construction specifications and technical documentation. 2. Ability to set up checklists for maintenance and repair of technical devices. 34/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 5. Maintenance and repair 5.1. The boatmaster shall be able to organise safe maintenance and repair of the craft and its equipment. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. ensure safe behaviour of crew members with regard 1. Knowledge of safe and effective maintenance and to the use of materials and additives; repair procedures. 2. Ability to monitor and supervise crew to apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment. 3. Ability to apply and observe the applicable labour regulations and safe working rules and ensure they are respected. 2. define, monitor and ensure work orders so that crew 1. Knowledge of cost effective and efficient maintenance members are able to perform maintenance and repair work and of applicable legal requirements. work independently; 2. Ability to use (digital) maintenance planning programmes effectively. 3. Ability to control the maintenance and repair of the craft’s inner and outer parts considering applicable legal requirements such as safety data sheets. 4. Ability to manage the hygiene of the craft. 5. Ability to organise the waste management taking into account environmental regulations such as the Convention on the collection, deposit and reception of waste generated during navigation on the Rhine and other inland waterways (CDNI Convention). 6. Ability to elaborate the periodic programme of maintenance for the craft. 7. Ability to monitor and control technical documents of the craft and keep maintenance logs. 3. purchase and control material and tools with regard 1. Ability to administer the craft’s stocks. to health and environmental protection; 2. Ability to organise a safe working system on board including the use of hazardous materials for cleaning and conservation work. 3. Ability to check the quality of the repairs. 4. ensure wires and ropes are being used according to Ability to instruct and supervise the crew in accordance the manufacturer’s specifications and intended with the working procedures and safety limitations purpose. when using ropes and wires according to the craft’s certificate and datasheets. 6. Communication 6.1. The boatmaster shall be able to perform human resources management, be socially responsible, and take care of organisation of workflow and training on board the craft. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. organise and stimulate teambuilding and coach the 1. Knowledge of human resource management. crew members regarding shipboard duties and, 2. Ability to give instructions to the crew in an where necessary, take disciplinary measures; appropriate and professional way. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 35/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 3. Ability to explain given instructions to the crew. 4. Ability to give feedback to the crew about professional and social behaviour on board. 5. Ability to apply task and workload management, including: planning and coordination, personnel assignment, time and resource constraints, prioritisation. 6. Ability to recognise and prevent fatigue. 2. instruct crew on information and communication 1. Knowledge of information and communication systems; systems available on board. 2. Ability to instruct the crew on the use of the craft’s communication, media and IT systems. 3. collect, save and manage data with regard to data 1. Knowledge of the use of all the craft’s computer protection laws. systems. 2. Ability to collect and store data in accordance with applicable legislation. 6.2. The boatmaster shall be able to ensure good communication at all times, which includes the use of standardised communication phrases in situations with communication problems. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. describe circumstances by using relevant technical 1. Knowledge of the correct use of relevant technical and nautical terminology; and nautical terms. 2. Ability to master communication. 2. retrieve, evaluate and use information with relevance 1. Knowledge of procedures to follow in all distress, to safety on board as well as nautical-technical issues. emergency and safety communication. 2. Ability to use the standard communication phrases. 6.3. The boatmaster shall be able to foster a well-balanced and sociable working environment on board. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. ensure a good social working environment; 1. Ability to take the lead in organising team meetings to keep the social atmosphere on board well balanced. 2. Knowledge and awareness of gender-related and cultural differences. 3. Knowledge of relevant rules applying to the training and education of students, apprentices and trainees. 4. Ability to guide students, apprentices and trainees on various levels. 5. Ability to apply basic team working principles and practice including conflict management. 36/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 2. apply national, European and international social 1. Knowledge of the various national, European and legislation; international social laws. 2. Ability to instruct crew members in using relevant parts of applicable social legislation. 3. follow strict alcohol and drug prohibition and react 1. Knowledge of applicable rules on alcohol and drugs. appropriately in cases of infringement, take 2. Ability to communicate and ensure compliance with responsibility and explain consequences of applicable legislation and awareness of company misbehaviour; rules concerning alcohol and drugs. 3. Ability to react appropriately upon violation of legislation or company rules. 4. organise provisioning and preparation of meals on 1. Knowledge of principles of healthy nutrition. board. 2. Ability to instruct crew members in planning and preparing meals. 3. Ability to instruct and supervise crew members regarding hygienic standards. 4. Ability to instruct crew members in planning purchasing possibilities. 7. Health and safety, passenger rights and environmental protection 7.1. 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 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. apply national and international legislation and take 1. Knowledge of legislation for health protection and appropriate measures for health protection and the prevention of accidents. 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 1. Knowledge of legislation on periodic checks of and other documents relevant to the craft and its equipment and construction parts. operation; 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 1. Knowledge of safe working practices and safe procedures by using relevant safety measures in order working procedures. to avoid accidents; 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 1. Ability to organise safety control and monitor safety cleaning enclosed spaces before persons open, enter procedures if crew or other persons enter enclosed and clean those facilities. spaces (for example ballast tanks, coffer dams, tanks, double hull spaces) including keeping watch. 2. Ability to conduct a risk assessment before entering enclosed spaces. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 37/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 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 (for example harnesses and respiratory equipment), — work in enclosed spaces. 4. Ability to take appropriate actions in the event of an emergency. 7.2. The boatmaster shall be able to maintain safety and security for persons on board including direct assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility in accordance with the training requirements and instructions of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. use life-saving appliances and apply life-saving 1. Knowledge of available life-saving equipment. procedures for victims’ and own personal safety; 2. Ability to use life-saving appliances and to apply life- saving procedures for victims’ and own personal safety. 2. organise crisis management training exercises for 1. Knowledge of emergency procedures. behaviour in emergency situations, for example fire, 2. Ability to instruct crew members on emergency leakage warning, explosion, collision, ‘person over procedures. board’ and evacuation; 3. Ability to organise periodic training of the crew on board the vessel in preparation for an emergency situation including organisation of firefighting and abandon craft drills. 3. give instructions related to fire prevention, personal 1. Knowledge of the applicable fire prevention laws and protection equipment, methods, firefighting regulation on the use of tobacco and possible ignition material, respirators and possible application of these sources. devices in emergencies; 2. Ability to comply with relevant regulations on fire detection systems, fixed and mobile fire- extinguishing equipment and related appliances, for example pumping, rescue, salvage, personal protective and communication equipment. 3. Ability to control the monitoring and maintenance of fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment. 4. Ability to instruct crew and shipboard personnel to apply safe working rules and to maintain personal protection and personal safety equipment. 4. perform first aid; Ability to act in compliance of first aid standards and practices. 38/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 5. establish an effective on-board system to control life- 1. Knowledge of legislation applicable to life-saving saving appliances and correct application of personal appliance and safe working condition regulations. protection equipment; 2. Ability to maintain and perform periodic checks of operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety equipment and systems. 3. Ability to instruct on, to motivate and supervise the correct use of (personal) safety equipment by crew members and shipboard personnel. 6. organise assistance for disabled persons and persons 1. Knowledge of training requirements and instructions with reduced mobility. of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010. 2. Ability to perform and organise direct assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility. 7.3. The boatmaster shall be able to set up emergency and damage control plans, and handle emergency situations. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. initiate preparations for rescue plans of different 1. Knowledge of different types of emergencies which types of emergencies; may occur such as collision, fire, flooding, sinking. 2. Ability to organise shipboard contingency plans for response to emergencies and to assign specific duties to crew members including monitoring and control. 2. train on methods to prevent fire, recognition of 1. Knowledge of fire-fighting procedures with particular origin of fire and firefighting according to the emphasis on tactics and command. different skills of crew members; 2. Knowledge of the use of water for fire-extinguishing with regard to the effect on vessel stability, and ability to take appropriate measures. 3. Ability to communicate and coordinate during fire- fighting operations including communication with external organisations and to actively take part in rescue and fire-fighting operations. 3. train on the use of life saving appliances; 1. Knowledge of particular characteristics and facilities of rescue devices. 2. Ability to launch and recover a ship´s boat and instruct crew members and shipboard personnel on the use of a ship’s boat. 4. give instructions on rescue plans, escape routes and 1. Knowledge of legislation applying to rescue plans and internal communication and alarm systems. safety rota. 2. Ability to give instructions on rescue plans, escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 39/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 7.4. The boatmaster shall be able to ensure compliance with requirements for environmental protection. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. take precautions to prevent environmental pollution 1. Knowledge of procedures to prevent pollution of the and use relevant equipment; environment. 2. Ability to take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment. 3. Ability to apply safe bunkering procedures. 4. Ability to take measures and give instructions in the event of damage, collision and running aground including the sealing of leaks. 2. apply environmental protection laws; 1. Knowledge of environmental regulations. 2. Ability to motivate crew members and board personnel to take relevant measures for environmentally friendly behaviour or to behave in an environmentally friendly way. 3. use equipment and materials in an economical and 1. Knowledge of procedures to make sustainable use of environmentally friendly way; resources. 2. Ability to instruct crew in using equipment and materials in an economical and environmentally friendly way. 4. instruct and monitor sustainable waste disposal. 1. Knowledge of legislation on waste disposal. 2. Ability to ensure sustainable waste disposal and to instruct crew members and board personnel accordingly. III. STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE FOR SAILING ON INLAND WATERWAYS WITH MARITIME CHARACTER 1. The boatmaster sailing on inland waterways with a maritime character shall be able to work with up-to-date charts and maps, notices to skippers and mariners and other publications specific to waterways with a maritime character. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. use information supplied from specific nautical 1. Knowledge of use of nautical charts and maps of information sources and rules applicable for inland inland waterways with maritime character. waterways with a maritime character. 2. Ability to use and correctly apply charts and maps of inland waterways with maritime character for considering factors relating to accuracy of chart reading such as chart date, symbols, soundings, bottom description, depths and datum’s and international charts standards such as ECDIS. 40/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 3. Knowledge of terrestrial and satellite navigation for determination of dead reckoning, piloting, coordinates, geodetic latitude and longitude, horizontal geodetic datum, difference of latitude and longitude, distance and speed over ground, directions on the earth, course, course over ground, compass course corrected with the drift as the result of wind direction and force, heading and bearing, determination of the course, determination of the course with wind and current effect, determination of the course with effect of current and plotting position sailing on route and bearings. 4. Ability to use notices to skippers and mariners and other information services such as sailing directions, planning guides, light lists, Maritime Safety Information. 5. Knowledge of traffic regulations applying on inland waterways with maritime character including relevant parts of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. 6. Knowledge of rules applying in emergency situations on inland waterways with a maritime character. 7. Ability to use maritime equipment foreseen by specific regulation. 2. The boatmaster sailing on inland waterways with a maritime character shall be able to use tidal datums, tidal currents, periods and cycles, the time of tidal currents and tides and variations across an estuary. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. respect tides, tidal, weather forecast and conditions 1. Knowledge of publications and information for before casting-off and when sailing. predicting tides and currents, such as, tide tables, tide prediction for subordinate stations, information on ice, high/low water levels, berths and port directories for determination of water level, current direction and force and available depth. 2. Knowledge of effects of weather conditions, the shape of land and other factors on tidal currents. 3. Ability to determine the impact of tidal level, current, weather conditions and waves, on the planned voyage for safe navigation. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 41/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 3. The boatmaster sailing on inland waterways with a maritime character shall be able to use SIGNI and IALA for safe navigation on inland waterways with a maritime character. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. use SIGNI, IALA or other local marking and signal 1. Knowledge of buoyage, IALA, region A, marking and systems. signal systems such as buoyage direction, numbering, marking of objects and superstructures, lateral and cardinal markings, bifurcations buoys, supplementary marks, marking of danger points and obstacles, marking the course of the fair way as well as channel, entrances of harbours, buoyage and illumination and characteristics of illumination. 2. Ability to use the marking and signal systems to determine the appropriate crafts position in the waterway with respect to local circumstances and conditions. IV. STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE FOR SAILING WITH THE AID OF RADAR 1. The boatmaster sailing with the aid of radar shall be able to take appropriate action in relation to navigation with the aid of radar before casting off. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. prepare the start of a journey and use of navigational 1. General knowledge of radio waves and knowledge of radar installations and rate-of-turn indicators for the principles of radar operation and more navigation especially in reduced visibility conditions. specifically: — the propagation velocity of radio waves, — reflection of radio waves, — key parameters of navigational radar installations (operating frequency range, transmission power, pulse duration, rate of antenna revolutions, characteristics of the antenna, display dimensions and range scales, minimum range, radial resolution and azimuthal resolution, etc.). 2. General knowledge of the working principle of rate- of-turn indicators and their application. 3. Ability to switch on, adjust and control navigational radar installations such as Tune, Gain, Brilliance, On/Standby, Range and to use rate-of-turn indicators in inland navigation and assure correct use. 42/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 2. The boatmaster sailing with the aid of radar shall be able to interpret radar display and analyse the information supplied by radar. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. interpret the radar display correctly with respect to 1. Ability to interpret the radar display by correctly own and other craft positions; identifying the: — position of the antenna on the screen and heading line, — setting of position, course and turning direction of the own craft, — determining distances and reach. 2. Ability to interpret the behaviour of other traffic participants (stationary craft, oncoming craft and craft heading in the same direction). 2. analyse other information supplied by radar. 1. Ability to analyse the information supplied by radar such as heading line (HL), electronic bearing line (EBL), range rings and Variable Range Marker (VRM), target trails, decentring, parallel lines (P-Lines) and to explain the radar picture. 2. Knowledge of the limitation of information supplied by navigational radar installations. 3. Ability to interpret stationary and moving objects displayed on the radar. 3. The boatmaster sailing with the aid of radar shall be able to reduce interference of varying origin. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. identify and reduce disturbances coming from the own 1. Knowledge of disturbances which might be caused craft; by break-up or split of the antenna beam, by shadowing effects (blind sectors) or by multiple reflections (for example in the area of the loading compartments). 2. Ability to take action to reduce disturbances coming from own craft. 2. identify and reduce disturbances coming from the 1. Knowledge of disturbances from rain or waves, environment; scattered fields (for example bridges), multiple reflections, false/ghost echoes, power transmission lines, radar shadowing and multipath propagation effects. 2. Ability to take action to reduce disturbances coming from the environment (by using Anti-Rain Clutter and Anti-Sea Clutter. 3. identify and reduce disturbances coming from other 1. Knowledge of appearance of disturbances caused radar navigation installations. by other navigational radar installations. 2. Ability to take action to remove disturbances coming from other navigational radar installations (interference rejection/IR). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 43/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 4. The boatmaster sailing with the aid of radar shall be able to navigate by radar taking into account the agreed set of rules applicable to inland navigation and in accordance with the regulations specifying the requirements for navigating by radar (such as manning requirements or technical requirements for vessels). The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. apply rules governing the use of radar. 1. Knowledge of specific rules for radar use in the agreed set of rules applicable in inland navigation and in applicable police regulation (for example sailing in situations with reduced visibility, use of radar when visibility is not reduced and mandatory radar use when sailing), use of VHF, sound signals and agreements on course to steer. 2. Knowledge of technical requirements of craft using navigational radar installation according to the applicable technical requirements such as the European Standard laying down Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation vessels (ES-TRIN). 3. Ability to use correctly navigational radar installation, rate-of-turn indicators and Inland ECDIS combined with radar. 4. Knowledge of the crewing requirements in situations with reduced visibility and good visibility. 5. Ability to adequately attribute tasks to crew members and give appropriate instructions. 5. The boatmaster sailing with the aid of radar shall be able to handle specific circumstances, such as density of traffic, failure of devices, dangerous situations. The boatmaster shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. react appropriately in exceptional circumstances 1. Knowledge of possibilities to react in high traffic such as high traffic density, failure of devices and density. other unclear or dangerous traffic situations. 2. Ability to take appropriate measures in high traffic density. 3. Knowledge of mitigation measures and adequate reaction patterns in case of failure of devices. 4. Ability to react in case of failure of devices. 5. Knowledge of possible actions to be taken in case of any unclear or dangerous traffic situations. 6. Ability to react in case of any unclear or dangerous traffic situation. 44/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 V. STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE FOR PASSENGER NAVIGATION EXPERTS 1. The expert shall be able to organise the use of life-saving equipment on board passenger vessels. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. organise the use of life-saving equipment. 1. Knowledge of safety control plans including: — safety rota and safety plan, — emergency plans and procedures. 2. Knowledge of life-saving equipment and its functions and ability to demonstrate the use of life-saving equipment. 3. Knowledge of areas accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. 4. Ability to demonstrate the use of life-saving equipment for passengers including passengers with reduced mobility. 2. The expert shall be able to apply safety instructions and take the necessary measures to protect passengers in general, especially in the event of emergencies (for example evacuation, damage, collision, running aground, fire, explosion or other situations which may give rise to panic) including providing direct assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility in accordance with training requirements and instructions of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. apply safety instructions; 1. Ability to monitor the safety systems and equipment and to organise checks and control of the passenger vessel safety equipment including breathing apparatus. 2. Ability to conduct exercises on emergency situations. 3. Ability to instruct crew members and shipboard personnel having a role according to the safety rota on the use of life-saving equipment, escape routes, muster areas and evacuation areas in the case of an emergency. 4. Ability to provide information to passengers at the beginning of the voyage on the code of conduct and contents of the safety plan. 2. take necessary measures to protect passengers in 1. Ability to implement safety rota planning for general and in emergency situations; evacuation of parts of the vessel or of the entire vessel, taking into account different emergency situation (for example smoke, fire, leakage, danger to vessel stability and dangers arising from cargo transported on board). 2. Knowledge of the principles of crisis and crowd management and conflict management. 3. Ability to provide necessary information to boatmaster, passengers and external rescue forces. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 45/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 3. provide assistance and give instructions so that 1. Knowledge of accessibility of the vessel, areas on disabled persons and passengers with reduced board suited for disabled persons and persons with mobility can embark, stay on board and disembark reduced mobility including their specific needs with safely. regard, for example, to escape routes and correct designation of such areas in safety plans. 2. Ability to implement rules on non-discriminatory access and safety rota planning for disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility and all training requirements referred to in Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010. 3. The expert shall be able to communicate in elementary English. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. communicate safety related issues in elementary 1. Knowledge of elementary English vocabulary and English. pronunciation of wording suited to guide all persons on board in standard situations and to alert and guide them in the event of emergencies. 2. Ability to use elementary English vocabulary and pronunciation of wording suited to guide all persons on board in standard situations and to alert and guide them in the event of emergencies. 4. The expert shall be able to meet the relevant requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. provide assistance to passengers concerning 1. Knowledge of rules for inland waterway transport passenger rights. established by Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010, in particular as regards the non-discrimination between passengers with regard to transport conditions offered by carriers, the rights of passengers in cases of cancellation or delay, the minimum information to be provided to passengers, the handling of complaints and the general rules on enforcement. 2. Ability to inform passengers on the applicable passenger rights. 3. Ability to implement applicable procedures to provide access and professional assistance. 46/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 VI. STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE FOR LNG EXPERTS 1. The expert shall be able to ensure compliance with legislation and standards applicable to craft that use LNG as fuel, as well as with other relevant health and safety regulations. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. ensure compliance with relevant legislation and 1. Knowledge of regulations relating to craft using LNG standards applicable to craft using LNG as fuel; as a fuel such as relevant police regulations, relevant regulations on technical requirements and ADN. 2. Knowledge of classification society rules. 3. Ability to instruct and monitor crew member operations in order to ensure compliance with legislation and standards applicable to craft using LNG as a fuel on board the craft and in particular with the bunkering procedure. 2. ensure compliance with other relevant health and 1. Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations safety regulations when sailing and moored. including relevant local requirements and authorisations in particular in port areas. 2. Ability to instruct and monitor crew member operations in order to ensure compliance with other relevant health and safety regulations. 2. The expert shall be able to be aware of specific points of attention related to LNG, recognise the risks and manage them. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. recognise specific points of attention related to the 1. Knowledge of definition, composition and quality specific characteristics of LNG; attributes of LNG, Safety Data Sheet: physical properties and characteristics of the product and environmental characteristics. 2. Knowledge of the adequate storage temperature, flashpoint, explosion limits and pressure characteristics, critical temperatures, related hazards, atmospheric conditions, cryogenic properties, the behaviour of LNG in air, boil-off and inert gas, for example nitrogen. 2. recognise risks and manage them. 1. Knowledge of safety plans, hazards and risk, including knowledge of muster list and its related safety tasks. 2. Ability to conduct risks management, to document on-board safety (including safety plan and safety instructions), to assess and control dangerous areas, fire safety and to use personal protective equipment. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 47/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 3. The expert shall be able to operate the systems specific to LNG in a safe way. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. operate the systems specific to LNG on-board and 1. Knowledge of technical aspects of the LNG system connected to on-board systems in a safe way. such as: — general configuration and operating manual, — LNG bunkering system, — spill control equipment, — LNG containment system, — gas preparation system, — LNG pipe system, — gas supply system, — engine room concept, — ventilation system, — temperature and pressure (how to read a pressure and temperature distribution chart), — valves (in particular, the main gas fuel valve), pressure relief valves, — control, surveillance and safety systems, alarms, gas detection and dry breakaway couplings. 2. Ability to present the mode of action of LNG, read pressure and temperature, operate stripping, containment, gas supply, ventilation, pipe and safety systems, valves and to manage boil-off of LNG. 4. The expert shall be able to ensure regular checking of the LNG system. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. perform and monitor regular checks of the LNG 1. Knowledge of maintenance and monitoring of the system. LNG system. 2. Knowledge of possible malfunction and alarms. 3. Ability to perform daily maintenance, weekly maintenance, regular periodic maintenance, to correct malfunctions and to document maintenance work. 5. The expert shall be able to know how to perform LNG bunkering operations in a safe and controlled manner. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. perform and monitor bunkering procedures in a 1. Knowledge of: safe way. — identification marking in line with relevant police and port regulation, — conditions for berthing and moorage for bunkering purposes, 48/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS — LNG bunkering procedure, — purging of the LNG system, — relevant checklists and delivery certificate, — bunkering safety measures and evacuation procedures. 2. Ability to start and monitor bunkering procedures including measures to guarantee safe mooring, correct position of cables and pipes in order to avoid leakage and to take measures to safely disconnect LNG and bunkering connection if needed at any time. 3. Ability to ensure compliance with relevant safety zone regulations. 4. Ability to report start of bunkering procedure and to perform safe bunkering according to manual including ability to monitor pressure, temperature and LNG level in tanks. 5. Ability to purge pipe systems, to close valves and disconnect craft from bunkering installation and to report end of procedure after bunkering. 6. The expert shall be able to prepare the LNG system for craft maintenance. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. prepare the LNG system for craft maintenance and 1. Knowledge of correct purging procedures such as use for renewed use. of drainage of gas and flushing of LNG system prior to shipyard stay. 2. Ability to perform: — inerting of the LNG system, — LNG fuel tank drainage procedure, — first filling of LNG fuel tank (drying and cooldown), — entry into service following a shipyard stay. 7. The expert shall be able to handle emergency situations related to LNG. The expert shall be able to: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. react appropriately in emergency situations (such as 1. Knowledge of emergency measures and on-board LNG spills and leaks, skin contact with low safety documentation (including the safety plan and temperature substance, fire, incidents related to safety instructions). transport of dangerous goods with specific hazards 2. Ability to react appropriately in case of emergencies or craft running aground). such as: — on-deck LNG spills, — skin contact with LNG, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 49/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS — LNG spills in closed spaces (for example in engine rooms), — LNG spills or natural gas leaks in inter-barrier spaces (for example double-walled fuel tanks, double- walled pipes), — fire in the vicinity of LNG fuel tanks or in the engine rooms, — pressure built up in pipe systems after Emergency Shut Down activation in case of imminent release or venting. 3. Knowledge of specific hazards related to the transport of dangerous goods and craft running aground or colliding. 4. Ability to take emergency measures and remote surveillance emergency measures, for example to properly control LNG fire, pool, jet and flash fire. 50/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ANNEX II STANDARDS FOR PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS I. STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION FOR OBTAINING A SPECIFIC AUTHORISATION FOR SAILING WITH THE AID OF RADAR 1. Specific competences and assessment situations Examiners are free to decide about the content of the individual examination elements. Examiners shall test elements 1 to 16 and at least one of the elements 17, 18 and 19. Applicants must reach a minimum of 7 out of 10 points in each element. No Competences Examination element 1 1.1 switch on, adjust and control the functioning of navigational radar installations; 2 1.1 switch on, adjust and control the functioning of rate-of-turn indicators; 3 1.1 interpret the radar display correctly by setting the range, resolution, brightness, gain, contrast, other connected apparatus, centre and tune; 4 1.1 use the rate-of-turn indicator, for example by setting the rate-of-turn in accordance with maximum rate-of- turn of the craft; 5 2.1 identify the position of the antenna on the screen and the heading line, the setting of position, course and turning direction of the own craft and the determining distances and reach; 6 2.1 interpret the behaviour of other traffic participants (stationary craft, oncoming craft and craft heading the same direction); 7 2.2 analyse the information supplied by radar such as HL, EBL, range rings and VRM, target trails, decentring and P-Lines and to explain the radar picture; 8 3.1 reduce disturbances coming from the own craft by checking antenna, by reducing shadows and multiple reflections e. g. in the area of holds; ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 51/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 No Competences Examination element 9 3.2 take action to reduce disturbances from the environment by reducing influence from rain and waves, by correctly dealing with scattered fields (for example from bridges), false/ ghost echoes from power transmission lines and cables as well as with shadowing and multipath effects; 10 3.3 remove disturbances coming from other navigational radar installations by using interference rejection; 11 4.1 correctly attribute tasks to deck crew members; 12 4.1 ensure cooperation between the person at helm and the person using navigational radar installations according to visibility and the features of the wheelhouse; 13 4.1 use rate-of-turn indicators and inland ECDIS or similar displays in combination with radar; 14 4.1 act according to police regulations in case of reduced visibility and in case of good visibility; 15 4.1 use radio, sound signals and to agree on course by using information supplied by radar; 16 4.1 give commands to the person at helm including checking the person´s required knowledge and skills; 17 5.1 take appropriate measures in high traffic density; 18 5.1 take appropriate measures in the case of failure of devices; 19 5.1 react appropriately in unclear or dangerous traffic situations. 2. Technical requirements for craft used for practical examination A craft used for a practical examination shall be covered by Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397. Craft used for practical exams to assess the competence of a boatmaster sailing with aid of radar shall fulfil the technical requirement laid down in ES-TRIN in its current version(1). Craft shall be equipped with an operable inland ECDIS or a comparable device for displaying electronic charts. (1) The European Standard laying down Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation vessels is available under https://www.cesni.eu. 52/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 II. STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION AS A PASSENGER NAVIGATION EXPERT 1. Specific competences and assessment situations Examiners are free to decide about the content of the individual examination elements. Examiners shall test 11 out of 14 category I elements, provided that: element 16 and element 20 are assessed. Examiners shall test 7 out of 8 category II elements. Applicants 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 element. For category II, applicants must reach a minimum total score of 45 points. No Competences Examination elements Category I-II 1 1.1 demonstrate the use of I lifebuoys for passengers; 2 1.1 demonstrate the use of I lifejackets for passengers and deck crew members and shipboard personnel including specific individual life-saving equipment for persons not undertaking duties for the safety rota; 3 1.1 demonstrate the use of I appropriate equipment for evacuation to shallow water, to the bank or to another craft; 4 1.1 demonstrate the use of I ship’s boats including its engine and searchlight or platform according to ES-TRIN in its current version replacing the ship´s boat or collective life-saving appliances according to ES-TRIN in its current version; 5 1.1 demonstrate the use of I suitable stretcher; 6 1.1 demonstrate the use of I first aid kits; 7 1.1 demonstrate the use of I self-contained breathing apparatus sets and sets of equipment as well as smoke hoods according to ES-TRIN in its current version or a combination thereof; ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 53/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 No Competences Examination elements Category I-II 8 2.1 check and monitor II inspection intervals for the equipment mentioned in Nos 1–7 of this table; 9 2.1 check and monitor the II necessary qualification of persons using first aid kits and self-contained breathing apparatus sets and sets of equipment as well as smoke hoods; 10 2.1 stow appropriately and I distribute life-saving appliances; 11 2.3 identify areas accessible II for passengers with reduced mobility; 12 1.1 demonstrate the use of I life-saving equipment for passengers with reduced mobility; 13 2.1 explain elements of the II safety rota and the safety plan; 14 2.1 attribute tasks to II shipboard personnel according to safety rota and safety plan; 15 2.3 attribute tasks to II shipboard personnel with regard to non- discriminatory access and safety rota planning for passengers with reduced mobility; 16 2.3 organise training and I instructions for persons with reduced mobility according to Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010; 17 2.2 organise the evacuation I of a passenger area explaining specific measures to take in case of collision, running aground, smoke and fire; 54/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 No Competences Examination elements Category I-II 18 2.2 fight incipient fire and I handle waterproof and fire-retardant doors; 19 2.2 provide necessary II information to the boatmaster, passengers and external rescue forces in a simulated emergency; 20 3.1 use elementary English I vocabulary and pronounce wording suited to guide passengers and shipboard personnel in standard situations and to alert and guide them in the event of emergencies; 21 4.1 explain which passenger I rights are applicable; 22 4.1 implement applicable II procedures to provide access and professional assistance to passengers according to Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010. 2. Technical requirements for craft and shore installation used for practical examination The location where the assessment is taking place shall be equipped with life-saving equipment for passenger vessels necessary to demonstrate examination element No 2 including specific life-saving equipment for cabin vessels according to ES-TRIN in its current version. It shall be equipped with a safety rota and a safety plan complying with ES-TRIN and suitable spaces and equipment to assess the ability to organise evacuation and behaviour to fight and react in case of a fire. A craft used for a practical examination shall be covered by Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397. III. STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION AS AN LNG EXPERT 1. Specific competences and assessment situations Examiners are free to decide about the content of the individual examination elements. Examiners shall test 9 out of 11 category I elements. Examiners shall test 5 out of 7 category II elements. Applicants 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 30 points. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 55/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 No Competences Examination elements Category I-II 1 1.1 instruct and monitor crew member operations in order to II ensure compliance with legislation and standards applicable to craft using LNG as a fuel on board the craft and in particular with the bunkering procedure; 2 1.2 instruct and monitor crew member operations in order to II ensure compliance with other relevant health and safety regulations; 3 2.2 conduct risk management, to document on-board safety II (including safety plan and safety instructions), to assess and control dangerous areas, fire safety and to use personal protective equipment; 4 3.1 present the mode of action of LNG; II 5 3.1 read pressure and temperature, operate stripping, I containment, pipe, gas supply, ventilation, safety systems, valves and to manage boil-off of LNG; 6 4.1 perform daily, weekly and regular periodic maintenance; I 7 4.1 correct malfunctions detected during maintenance; I 8 4.1 document maintenance work; II 9 5.1 start and monitor bunkering procedures including measures I to guarantee safe mooring, correct position of cables and pipes in order to avoid leakage, and to take measures to safely disconnect LNG and bunkering connection if needed at any time; 10 5.1 ensure compliance with relevant safety zone regulations; II 11 5.1 report start of bunkering procedure; II 12 5.1 perform safe bunkering according to manual, including I ability to monitor pressure, temperature and LNG level in tanks; 13 5.1 purge pipe systems, to close valves and disconnect craft from I bunkering installation and to report end of procedure after bunkering; 14 6.1 perform: I — inerting of the LNG system, — LNG fuel tank drainage procedure, — first filling of LNG fuel tank (drying and cooldown), — entry into service following a shipyard stay; 15 7.1 react appropriately in case of emergencies such as: I — on-deck LNG spills, — skin contact with LNG, — LNG spills in closed spaces (for example in engine rooms), — LNG spills or natural gas leaks in inter-barrier spaces (for example double-walled fuel tanks, double-walled pipes); 56/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 No Competences Examination elements Category I-II 16 7.1 react appropriately in case of fire in the vicinity of LNG fuel I tanks or in the engine rooms; 17 7.1 react appropriately in case of pressure built up in pipe I systems after emergency shut down activation in case of imminent release or venting; 18 7.1 take emergency measures and remote surveillance emergency I measures, for example to properly control LNG fire, pool, jet and flash fire. 2. Technical requirements for craft and shore facilities used for practical examination Craft and shore facilities must be equipped with: 1. Documentation used for assessment such as: 1.1. safety rota (including safety plan and safety instructions) according to ES-TRIN in its current version; 1.2. risk assessment according to ES-TRIN in its current version; 1.3. all other documents required by ES-TRIN in its current version including a detailed operating manual. 2. Specific systems for LNG use: 2.1. an LNG bunkering system including a bunkering station; 2.2. an LNG containment system; 2.3. an LNG piping system; 2.4. a gas supply system; 2.5. a gas preparation system. 3. A suitable engine room: 3.1. a ventilation system; 3.2. a leakage prevention and control system; 3.3. a monitoring and safety system; and 3.4. the additional fire-fighting systems. A craft used for a practical examination shall be covered by Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397. IV. STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION AS A BOATMASTER 1. Specific competences and assessment situations The examination comprises two parts: one on journey planning and, a second one, on journey execution. The assessment for the journey execution shall take place in a single session. Each part of the examination consists of several elements. For boatmasters, who have neither completed an approved training programme based on the standards of competence for the operational level nor passed an assessment of competence by an administrative authority aimed at verifying that the standards of competence for the operational level are met, the requirements are supplemented with the specific elements laid down in the standards set out in Section V (additional module on supervision in the context of the practical examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a boatmaster). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 57/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 With respect to the content, the examination shall comply with the following requirements: Journey planning The part of the examination on journey planning comprises the elements listed in the table in Appendix 1. Elements are grouped in categories I and II according to their importance. 10 elements from each category shall be selected from that list and tested in the examination. Journey execution Applicants are required to demonstrate that they are capable of executing a journey. An indispensable precondition for that is that applicants handle the craft themselves. The individual elements to be tested can be found in the table in Appendix 2 and – unlike the journey planning part – all of them shall always be tested. Examiners are free to decide about the content of each individual examination element. 58/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Appendix 1 Content of the part of the examination on journey planning 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 I waterways including locks and lifts according to navigation agreements with the agent; 2 1.1.3 consider economic and ecological II aspects of the craft operation in order to use the craft efficiently and respect the environment; 3 1.1.4 take account of technical structures I and profiles of the waterways, and take precautions; 4 1.2.1 ensure safe manning of craft in I accordance with the applicable rules; 5 1.3.3 ensure safe access to the craft; II 6 2.1.1 respect the principles of inland II waterway shipbuilding and construction; 7 2.1.2 distinguish construction methods of II craft and their behaviour in the water, especially in terms of stability and strength; 8 2.1.3 understand structural parts of craft II and damage control and analysis; 9 2.1.4 take action to protect the craft’s I watertight integrity; 10 2.2.1 understand functionalities of craft II equipment; 11 2.2.2 respect specific requirements for I transport of cargo and passengers; 12 3.1.1 understand relevant national, II European and international regulations, codes and standards concerning the operation of transporting cargoes; ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 59/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 No Competences Examination elements Category I-II 13 3.1.2 compose stowage plans including I knowledge of loading cargoes and ballast systems in order to keep hull stress within acceptable limits; 14 3.1.3. control loading and unloading I procedures with regard to safe transport; 15 3.1.4 differentiate various goods and their II characteristics in order to monitor and ensure safe and secure loading of goods as laid down in the stowage plan; 16 3.2.1 respect the effect on trim and I stability of cargoes and cargo operations; 17 3.2.2 check the effective tonnage of the I craft, use stability and trim diagrams and stress calculating equipment, including ADB (Automatic Data- Base) to check a stowage plan; 18 3.3.1 understand relevant national, II European and international regulations, codes and standards concerning the transportation of passengers; 19 3.3.2 arrange and monitor exercises on II safety as laid down in the (safety) muster list in order to guarantee safe behaviour in potential situations of danger; 20 3.3.3 communicate with passengers in I emergency situations; 21 3.3.4 define and monitor on board risk II analysis of limited access for passengers as well as compile an effective on board protection system in order to prevent unauthorised access; 22 3.3.5 analyse reports given by passengers II (i.e. unforeseen occurrences, defamation, vandalism) in order to react accordingly; 23 4.4.1 prevent potential damage to electric II and electronic devices on board; 24 4.5.3 evaluate technical and internal II documentation; 60/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 No Competences Examination elements Category I-II 25 5.1.1 ensure safe behaviour of crew II members with regard to the use of materials and additives; 26 5.1.2 define, monitor and ensure work II orders so that crew members are able to perform maintenance and repair work independently; 27 5.1.3 purchase and control material and II tools with regard to health and environmental protection; 28 5.1.4 ensure wires and ropes are being II used according to the manufacturer’s specifications and intended purpose; 29 6.3.2 apply national, European and II international social legislation; 30 6.3.3 follow strict alcohol and drug II prohibition and react appropriately in cases of infringement, take responsibility and explain consequences of misbehaviour; 31 6.3.4 organise provisioning and II preparation of meals on board; 32 7.1.1 apply national and international II legislation and take appropriate measures for health protection and the prevention of accidents; 33 7.1.2 control and monitor validity of the I craft’s certificate and other documents relevant to the craft and its operation; 34 7.1.3 comply with safety regulations I during all working procedures by using relevant safety measures in order to avoid accidents; 35 7.1.4 control and monitor all safety II measures necessary for cleaning enclosed spaces before persons open, enter and clean those facilities; 36 7.2.5 control life-saving appliances and II the correct application of personal protection equipment; ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 61/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 No Competences Examination elements Category I-II 37 7.3.1 initiate preparations for rescue plans II of different types of emergencies; 38 7.4.1 take precautions to prevent II environmental pollution and use relevant equipment; 39 7.4.2 apply environmental protection II laws; 40 7.4.3 use equipment and materials in an II economical and environmental- friendly way. 62/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Appendix 2 Content of the part of the examination on journey execution All elements listed in this part of the examination shall be tested. In each element, the applicant must reach a minimum of 7 out of a maximum of 10 points. No Competences Examination elements 1 1.1.1 Navigate and manoeuvre the craft appropriate to the situation and in accordance with the statutory requirements of navigational law (as a function of current speed and direction, checking of depth of the water and loaded draught, underkeel clearance, traffic density, interaction with other craft, etc.); 2 1.1.4 Dock and cast off the inland waterway craft, in a right and proper manner and in compliance with statutory or safety- related requirements; 3 1.1.5 Readjust or reset navigation aids where necessary; 4 1.1.5 Gather all the information relevant for navigation supplied by the navigation aids and use it to adapt the handling of the craft; 5 1.1.6 Turn on the necessary devices at the steering position (navigation aids such as Inland AIS, Inland ECDIS) and adjust them; 6 2.2.2 Check that the craft is ready for the journey in accordance with the regulations, and that the cargo and other objects have been stowed safely in accordance with the regulations; 7 4.2.2 Appropriately respond to malfunctions (to be simulated, where appropriate) during navigation (for example increase in temperature of cooling water, drop in engine oil pressure, breakdown of main machine(s), rudder failure, disturbed radio communications, breakdown of radio telephone device, uncertain direction of other craft), decide on next steps and arrange or take appropriate steps as regards maintenance work to ensure safe navigation; 8 5.1.2 Handle the craft in such a way as to be able to anticipate the possibility of an accident and avoid unnecessary wear and tear; frequent checking of the available indicators; 9 6.1.1 Establish specific communication with crew members (on board communication) concerning various manoeuvres and as part of staff meetings (for example briefings) or with persons with whom cooperation is required (using all radio communication networks); 10 6.2.2 Communicate with the persons concerned (on board) and with other players (sector traffic centre, other craft, etc.) during these activities in accordance with the regulations (networks, waterways along the route travelled): use of radio telephone, telephone; ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 63/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 No Competences Examination elements 11 7.3.3 Deal with an emergency situation (to be simulated where appropriate, for example man overboard, breakdown incident, fire on board, the escape of hazardous substances, leaks) by means of prompt and prudent rescue or damage limitation manoeuvres or measures. Notifying and informing the relevant individuals and competent authorities in the event of an emergency; 12 7.3.4 Communicate with the persons concerned in the event of malfunctions (on board) and with other players (use of radio telephone, telephone) so that problems can be resolved. 64/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 2. Technical requirements for craft used for the practical examination The craft used for a practical examination shall be covered by Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397. V. STANDARDS FOR THE ADDITIONAL MODULE ON SUPERVISION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION AS A BOATMASTER Candidates who have neither completed an approved training programme based on the standards of competence for the operational level nor passed an assessment of competence by an administrative authority aimed at verifying that the standards of competence for the operational level are met, have to pass this module. The requirements below need to be met in addition to those referred to under the standards for the practical examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a boatmaster. 1. Specific competences and assessment situations Examiners are free to decide about the content of the individual examination elements. Examiners shall test 20 out of 25 category I elements. Examiners shall test 8 out of 12 category II elements. Applicants 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 element. For category II, applicants must reach a minimum total score of 40 points. No Competences Examination elements Category I-II 1 0.1.1 use materials available on I board such as winches, bollards, ropes and wires considering relevant work safety measures including the use of personal protective and rescue equipment; 2 0.1.2 connect and disconnect I push/barge combinations using the required equipment and materials; 3 0.1.2 use equipment and I materials available on board for coupling operations considering relevant work safety measures including the use of personal protective and rescue equipment; 4 0.1.3 demonstrate anchor I manoeuvres; ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 65/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 No Competences Examination elements Category I-II 5 0.1.3 use equipment and I materials available on board for anchoring operations considering relevant work safety measures including the use of personal protective and rescue equipment; 6 0.1.4 secure the water tightness I of the craft; 7 0.1.4 work according to the I checklist on deck and in the living quarters such as waterproofing and securing of the hatches and holds; 8 0.1.5 explain and demonstrate II the applicable procedures to deck crew member while passing locks, weirs and bridges; 9 0.1.6 handle and maintain the I craft’s day and night marking system, signs and sound signals; 10 0.3.3 use methods to determine II the amount of cargo loaded or discharged; 11 0.3.3 calculate the amount of II liquid cargo using the soundings or tank tables, or both; 12 0.4.1 operate and control the I machinery in the engine room following procedures; 13 0.4.1 explain safe function, II operation and maintenance of the bilge and ballast system including: reporting incidents associated with transfer operations and ability to correctly measure and report tank levels; 66/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 No Competences Examination elements Category I-II 14 0.4.1 prepare and operate shut- I off-operations of the engines after operation; 15 0.4.1 operate pumping bilge, I ballast and cargo pumping systems; 16 0.4.1 use hydraulic and I pneumatic systems; 17 0.4.2 use switchboard; I 18 0.4.2 use shore supply; I 19 0.4.3 apply safe working I procedures in maintenance and repair of engines and equipment; 20 0.4.5 maintain and to take care II of pumps, piping systems, bilge- and ballast systems; 21 0.5.1 clean all accommodation II spaces, the wheelhouse and keeping the household in a proper way complying with the rules of hygiene including responsibility for their own accommodation space; 22 0.5.1 clean the engine rooms I and engines using the appropriate cleansing materials; 23 0.5.1 clean and to preserve the II outer parts, the hull and the decks of the craft in the correct order using the appropriate materials according to environmental rules; 24 0.5.1 take care of the craft and II household waste disposal according to environmental rules; ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 67/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 No Competences Examination elements Category I-II 25 0.5.2 maintain and take care of I all technical equipment according to technical instructions and use maintenance programmes (including digital); 26 0.5.3 use and store ropes and II wires according to safe working practices and rules; 27 0.5.4 splice wires and ropes, I apply knots according to their use and maintain wires and ropes; 28 0.6.1 use required technical and I nautical terms as well as terms related to social aspects in standardised communication phrases; 29 0.7.1 prevent dangers related to I on board hazards; 30 0.7.1 prevent activities which I might be hazardous to personnel or craft; 31 0.7.2 use personal protective I equipment; 32 0.7.3 use swimming skills for II rescue operations; 33 0.7.3 use rescue equipment in II the case of rescue operations and rescue and transport a casualty; 34 0.7.4 keep escape routes free; II 35 0.7.5 use emergency I communication and alarm systems and equipment; 36 0.7.6, 0.7.7 apply various methods of I firefighting and extinguish equipment and fixed installations; 37 0.7.8 perform medical first aid. I 68/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 2. Minimum requirements for the craft on which the practical examination will take place A craft used for a practical examination shall be covered by Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 69/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ANNEX III STANDARDS FOR THE APPROVAL OF SIMULATORS I. TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSEL HANDLING AND RADAR SIMULATORS IN INLAND NAVIGATION Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator 1. Inland At least one inland It has to be verified if the x x navigational navigational radar installation has the same radar installation with the same functionalities as the type- installation functionalities as a type- approved inland navigational approved inland radar installation. navigational radar installation according to ES-TRIN has to be installed on the simulator. 2. Communica­ The simulator shall be It has to be verified if the x x tion system fitted with a simulator is fitted with communication system communication systems. comprising — an alternative internal telephone link, and — two independent inland waterway radio communication systems. 3. Inland At least one Inland ECDIS It has to be verified if the x ECDIS compliant with the installation has the same European Standard for functionalities as an Inland River Information ECDIS. Services (ES-RIS) in its current version has to be installed on the simulator. 4. Exercise area The exercise area contains Visual inspection of the area. x x at least a representative river with side arms or canals and harbours. 5. Sound Sound signals can be It has to be verified if foot x x signals given using foot pedals or pedals or buttons function buttons. correctly. 6. Night time Night-time navigation It has to be verified if night x x navigation lights panel is installed on time navigation lights panel lights panel the simulator. functions correctly. 70/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator 7. Mathemati­ At least three It has to be verified if the three x cal models mathematical models of mandatory models are for craft representative types of available. craft with different methods of propulsion and loading conditions including one small craft which could be a tug, one medium sized craft (for example 86 m length) and one large craft (for example 110 or 135 m length). 8. Mathemati­ At least one mathematical It has to be verified if the x cal models model of representative mandatory model is available. for craft type of craft (for example 86 m length). 9 Number of The simulator shall It has to be verified if the x x available include target craft of at required number and variety target least 5 CEMT classes. of target craft is available. craft(1) 10. Operator The operator shall be able It has to be verified if the x x station to communicate on all operator can communicate on very high frequency (VHF) all VHF channels and if the channels. The operator operator can monitor the use has to be able to monitor of all channels. the use of the channels. 11. Various There shall be a Different operations shall be x x exercises possibility to create, store performed. and run various exercises, which shall be manipulable while running. 12. Separable During examination of The exercise shall be replayed x x exercises more than one applicant, for each applicant. the applicants’ exercises shall not interfere with the examination of another applicant. 13. Craft’s The wheelhouse section It has to be verified if the x x wheelhouse shall be designed for radar wheelhouse layout and functions navigation by one person equipment functions and layout as set out in ES-TRIN in correspond to the applicable its current version. technical requirements for inland waterway craft. It has to be verified if the wheelhouse is designed for one person steering operations. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 71/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator 14. Steering Steering stations resemble Visual inspection. x x station those aboard inland craft (bridge/ as regards form and cubicle) dimensions. 15. Operator — There shall be a Visual inspection of the x x station separate room in operator station and which operator(s) and functionality check. examiner(s) can be seated, where the examiner must be able to perceive the radar image of the applicant. — The wheelhouse and operator space must be separate from each other. They shall be as much soundproof as possible. — The operator must be able to operate at least two VHF channels at the same time. — The operator must be able to clearly identify which radio communication channel the applicant is using. 16. Briefing/ Possibility for replay at an Assessment activities have to x x Debriefing operator or debriefing be monitored. station station. Own craft(2) 17. Degrees of The simulator shall be The degrees of freedom x freedom able to visualise the implemented in the simulator motion in six degrees of can be evaluated by observing freedom. the visualisation system or by instruments. Therefore, the following manoeuvres are carried out using small craft which usually move more distinctively and faster than bigger ones. — If the horizon is swinging when looking forward during navigating along curves, the roll motion is implemented. 72/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator — If the craft’s bow raises and drops with strong longitudinal accelerations, the pitch motion is implemented. — If the echo sounder display changes when running at higher speeds at constant water depth, the heave motion is implemented. This test implies the modelling of the squat effect. 18. Degrees of The simulator shall be The degrees of freedom x freedom able to simulate the implemented in the simulator motion in three degrees have to be evaluated. of freedom. 19. Propulsion The simulation of all The propulsion system has to x x system components of the be tested by acceleration and propulsion system is stopping manoeuvres during carried out close to reality which the performance of the and considers all relevant engine (in terms of reaction to influences. throttle) and craft (in terms of maximum speed and time behaviour) can be observed. 20. Control The control device To test the quality of the x x devices behaves close to reality simulation of control devices, regarding the rudder rate different investigations can be of turn and considers the carried out. Limitations are most important given where it is not possible influences. to evaluate the behaviour without protocols of state variables. — Reaction: The control device is used in forward and backward motion. It is observed if changes of the craft’s direction are initiated. — Rudder rate of turn: The control device is used and the rate of turn is observed on the display. It can be measured if the rate is realistic. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 73/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator 21. Shallow The effect of limited Two types of tests are x water effects water depth on the power proposed which allow judging demand and the the quality regarding the manoeuvring behaviour consideration of the shallow is modelled correctly in water influence: terms of quality. Running straight ahead: on different water depths the achieved maximum speed is measured, standardised with the speed on deep water and plotted versus the parameter draught by water depth (T/h). The comparison with existing data from model tests gives information about the quality of the shallow water influence in the simulation. Turning circle: by running a craft at constant power and a rudder angle of 20° on lateral unrestricted water, the values of speed, drift angle, rate of turn and turning circle diameter of a stationary turning craft can be recorded on stepwise reduced water depth. Plotting this date versus T/h allows determining how drift angle, rate of turn, speed and the diameter change with the water depth. 22. Influence of At least two current Tests are planned to check the x x current measuring points on the existence of the performance craft exist so that the characteristic and its current yaw moment can consideration in the be calculated. simulation: — an own craft without propulsion is put into a river with existing current. It is observed whether the craft is taken by the current. Besides, it is checked whether it is accelerated up to the current speed. If the current follows the river direction, it will be checked further whether the craft slightly rotates, 74/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator — a trial with the port entrance from a river with current shows, to what extent the simulator realistically calculates a yawing moment generated by the inhomogeneous current. 23. Influence of The wind influence To check the quality level of x wind generates forces in the the wind influence, different horizontal plane tests can be carried out. To be according to the actual able to easily detect these wind speed and direction. effects, relatively high wind The wind also generates speeds are to be chosen. yaw and roll moments. Execute the test as follows: conduct a test for both head- wind and side-wind in two different wind speeds in an area with no influence but wind. Start the wind and notice the behaviour. Stop the wind and notice the behaviour again. Start with a non- moving craft. 24. Bank effect The lateral force and yaw For checking the bank effect x moment tend to change in the simulator an exercise with distance to the bank area is needed which provides and speed in a proper an embankment or wall on manner. one side. The following tests have to be carried out: — the craft is running parallel along the wall. It is checked, whether the straight motion is affected and if the craft is attracted by the wall and if the bow turned away from it, — the distance to the bank or wall and the speed of the craft are varied and it is observed how the effects change. 25. Craft-craft Craft are interacting with For an entire check of the x interaction each other and realistic craft-craft interaction an effects are computed. exercise with two own craft shall be started on the simulator in a lateral unrestricted water. If this is not possible, the test may also be carried out using a traffic ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 75/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator craft as the other craft. For a good assessment of the results, the craft shall start in parallel courses at a relatively small lateral distance. — For both overtaking and encountering it will be checked to which extent the own craft shows attraction and rotation. — The water depth is reduced. It shall be checked, if the interaction effects increase. — The distance between the craft shall be increased to find out, if the effects decrease. — The speed of the other craft shall be increased. The functional relation between passing craft effect and encountering speed shall be checked. 26. Squat Both dynamic sinkage This feature is best tested in an x and trim are modelled in area with lateral unrestricted dependency of the speed, water and constant water water depth and draught. depth. — A trial run has to show if the feature ‘squat’ can be checked using echo sounders. — Different values for the under keel clearance at bow and stern show whether the craft trims. — With increasing speed the functional relation between squat (difference between under keel clearance during standstill and motion) and craft speed is checked. — It is tested whether the squat increases at constant speed but decreasing water depth. 76/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator 27. Canal effect Consideration of the Back flow is a physical effect x current back flow. The brought in the simulator as a back flow is not linear to resisting force executed on the the craft speed. craft. To test this, a craft is put in a narrow canal, the craft runs steady with constant power. The speed is then measured. The power is increased and the speed is measured. The test is repeated in open water with the same constant power (two levels) is applied. The expected effect is: — the speed in the narrow canal is less than in open waters at the same power setting, — on a larger power setting, the speed difference is bigger than on a lower power setting. 28. Lock effect In a lock the craft The test for the canal effect x experiences the same shows the back flow. This test effects as in a canal. The does not have to be repeated. lock causes an additional The piston effect can be effect due to a demonstrated by: displacement flow caused — Taking the craft into the by the craft with a large lock at a relatively high blockage factor entering speed. The craft shall the lock (the piston experience additional effect). resistance after entering the lock (slow down). When the propulsion is stopped the reversing forces shall still be available and the craft shall reverse slightly. — Starting in the lock, setting propulsion to a fixed setting. The craft will leave the lock, experience a resisting force due to the piston effect. After leaving the lock (the craft free of the lock) the resisting force shall stop, shown by a sudden increase in speed that can be noted. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 77/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator 29. Grounding Grounding slows the craft An exercise area with an even x down, it can be heard by as well as a softly rising a sound but does not lead bottom is necessary for the in all cases to the craft check of grounding. Here, the stopping. Grounding is existence of suitable depth notified to the operator. information in the simulator itself is addressed and not the representation in the visualisation system. When grounding on a beach it has to be tested whether the craft really stops, and if so whether it stops abruptly or it slows down. During grounding, the change of the horizontal plane of the craft has to be checked with the visualisation system. Running over a flat bottom at extreme shallow water, it has to be tested whether the craft grounds due to squat while the speed is increased continuously. For all groundings it has to be checked, if this incident is accompanied by a sound. 30. Grounding A grounding, a collision Visual inspection. x Collision craft-shore, craft-craft, craft-shore craft or bridge are Collision notified in the simulation craft-craft to the candidate and the Collision operator. craft-bridge 31. Collision Collisions craft-shore are Only for exercise areas with x craft-shore notified in the simulation different objects on the shore at least by a sound. The the simulation of the collision simulation slows the craft craft-shore can be tested. down. The calculation of By sailing against different the collision is carried out objects it can be tested using a two-dimensional whether the simulator can shape of the craft. detect these and react on them. For different objects it shall be tested whether there are certain types, for which no collision reaction occurs. The sound for the collision can be tested with the audio system of the simulator, if available. 78/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator The observation of the collision in the visualisation system shows whether the collision occurs abruptly or if a crumble zone is simulated. A collision with a flat angle at low speed can show whether an elastic push is computed. 32. Collision Collisions craft–craft are Under the precondition that it x craft-craft notified in the simulation makes no difference for the at least by a sound. The own craft whether the other simulation slows the craft craft it is colliding with is down. The calculation of another own craft or a traffic the collision is carried out craft, different collisions can using a two-dimensional be carried out. shape of the craft. It is checked which reaction occurs on the simulator during a craft-craft collision for the own craft and whether a sound can be noticed. In the instructor station, it is checked with sufficient magnification, if the outlines of the craft are used for the collision detection. It is tested, if the collision occurs exactly at that moment, when the outlines touch each other. It is checked, if there is a precise detection of the collision also for various craft with different shapes. 33. Collision Collisions craft-bridge are To examine this achievement, x craft-bridge detected using a static a bridge must exist in the height value exercise area and an Inland (corresponding to a Electronical Navigation Chart lowered wheelhouse, (iENC) compliant with ES-RIS lowered mast). Collisions in its current version is used. are notified in the It is checked whether during simulation at least by a the passage of a bridge with sound. The simulation not enough clearance a slows the craft down. collision occurs and what is the outcome for the further simulation. It is checked whether a safe passage is possible with sufficient reduction of the water level or increase of the draught. This shall also be checked in the visualisation system. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 79/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator Different runs are necessary to check the collision point on the ship, if only one exists. In this case it can also be localised whether the bridge causes a collision in the centre line or in the outer boundaries. 34. Lifting Collision height and eye A precondition for testing this x wheelhouse point shall be adaptable performance feature is the to the position of the availability of a typical inland bridge. A continuous waterway craft, for example a motion of the lifting craft of 110 m length. wheelhouse shall be The basic availability of this available. functionality can be checked by the presence of an operating device for the change of the bridge position. The function can be tested on the bridge and it shall be checked, whether arbitrary positions may be chosen and whether the motion is abrupt or with realistic speed. By positioning another own craft in the vicinity it may be tested whether this functionality is also available for other craft in the visualisation system. It can be observed whether also navigational lights and day signs move according to the motion of the lifting wheelhouse of the second own craft in the visualisation system. 35. Ropes The visualisation system In an exercise area with a quay x shall display the dynamics wall, mooring with a rope of both the craft and the shall be tested. rope (for example slack, When using the rope, it shall elasticity, weight and be checked whether the rope breaking and connections connects to certain bollard to the bollard points). points. The breaking of a rope shall be checked by trying to stop the craft with a rope from full speed The slack of a rope shall be checked by decreasing force and distance. 80/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator 36. Anchors Anchors can be set and In an exercise area with x hauled in. The water restricted water depth and an depth and the dynamics own craft with one or several of the chain are anchors, the anchor function considered. can be examined. It is reasonable, if a constant current with a variable velocity is available. Setting and hauling in of the anchor is only possible if appropriate operating elements exist. It has also to be checked whether there are instruments indicating the chain length. It is checked whether the speeds differ while setting and hauling in. Besides, it has to be also checked whether a suitable sound can be heard. By variation of the water depth it has to be checked, if the water depth has an influence on the anchor function. At low current velocity, it has to be tested whether the craft is oscillating and coming to halt after anchoring. At continuous increase of the current, it has to be tested, if the anchor holds the craft. If a single anchor does not hold, it has to be checked, if the craft halts with two anchors when two anchors are used. 37. Towing While towing, the The exercise area for checking x (operation dynamics of both craft of the towing function can be between two and the rope connection an open sea area. Besides the craft) are considered. towing or towed own craft, another craft (own craft or traffic craft) is necessary. The basic condition for towing can be tested by bringing out a towing line between an own craft and the other craft. If this is not possible, it has to be checked whether at least an alternative method for defining a force coming from a virtual tug is given. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 81/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator It is checked whether the other craft, used as towing assistance, can accelerate the towed own craft and also initiate a yaw motion by a lateral pull. It is checked whether the towing own craft can move the other craft by suitable manoeuvres and stop it and whether the other craft also can be brought into rotation by a lateral pull. Traffic craft 38. Quantity of A minimum of ten traffic Test has to show if the x x traffic craft craft shall be available. required quantity can be inserted in an exercise. 39. Control of The traffic craft can The availability of control x x traffic craft follow routes with change functions has to be checked of course and speed in a by creating a new exercise realistic way. including traffic craft. 40. Motion Reasonably smooth The test procedure on control x x behaviour motion behaviour. of traffic craft applies. 41. Influence of The traffic craft reacts to a Wind applied to an exercise x the wind given wind by showing a has to show a drift angle on drift angle. the traffic craft changing with the speed and the direction of the wind. 42. Influence of The traffic craft reacts to a Current applied to an exercise x x the current given current by showing has to show a drift angle on a drift angle. the traffic craft changing with the speed and the direction of the current. 43. Image The visualisation system Visual inspection of the x section and allows a view around the running simulator. size horizon (360 degrees). The horizontal field of view may be obtained by a fixed view of at least 210 degrees and additional switchable view(s) for the rest of the horizon. The vertical view allows the view down to the water and up to the sky as it would be seen from the regular steering position in the wheelhouse. 82/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator 44. Resolution The resolution reaches the Resolution has to be checked x by frame resolution of the human by visual inspection. eye. The frame rate (ideally > 50 fps, at least showing a realistic smooth picture) reveals no jerking. 45. Further The level of detail of the The visual model has to be x detailing and display system goes checked by visual inspection. display beyond a simplified quality representation. It shows a good view of the navigational area under all circumstances. 46. Water Craft induced waves The visual inspection has to x surface depend on the craft’s show whether the craft velocity. Water depth is induced waves change with considered. Wind induced the craft’s speed and whether waves comply with wind the wind induced waves direction and speed. change with wind direction and speed. 47. Sun, moon, Sun and moon follow The visual inspection has to x celestial a 24-hour interval. The show whether the sun, moon bodies positions do not exactly and celestial bodies in day, correspond to place and night and twilight situations date of the simulation. can be modified. The night sky may consist of arbitrary stars. 48. Weather Stationary high cloud The visual inspection shows x layers are represented. the required level of detail. Furthermore rainfall, haze and fog can be displayed. 49. Ambient Engine noises are The engine noises have to be x x noise reproduced in a realistic tested in quiet weather and sea manner. conditions by assessing the noises for all engine speeds. It has to be determined if the engine sound is audible and if volume level and sound are appropriate. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 83/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator 50. External Single sound signals are As a first step on the x noise played in a realistic way, wheelhouse of the stationary sources (for but cannot be located own craft, all available sound example acoustically. signals are activated one after engine the other. It is assessed noises, whether the sound signals are audible realistic regarding sound and warning volume levels. In a second signals and step, the same sound signals anchor). are activated on another craft, whereas the distance to the craft is modified. It has to be examined, if the correct signal sounds and if the volume levels are played in the right way. All operable auxiliary power units (e.g. anchors) on craft’s wheelhouse are activated separately. It has to be verified whether the operating status is acoustically perceivable. 51. External Sound signals from target During an exercise a sound x noise (sound craft shall be hearable. signal from a target craft shall signals) be given. 52. Internal Acoustic signals from All acoustic signals of all x acoustic bridge devices sound available wheelhouse devices information realistically, but are played are activated one after the by speakers located on other. It is tested whether the the console of the signals are emitted by the simulator. devices themselves or by the speakers of the simulator and how far they sound realistic. 53. Listening The operator is able to Within the scope of a x listen to all noises from simulation it has to be tested the craft’s wheelhouse. whether sounds from craft’s wheelhouse are transmitted clearly and understandably and if the volume level is adjustable. 54. Recording Sounds from craft’s An exercise is executed x wheelhouse are recorded including radio synchronously with the communication and sounds. simulation. Replay must show a proper audible recording synchronously with the replay of the simulation. 84/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator 55. Radar The angular accuracy for Conformity ‘vertical’: x x conformity horizontal bearing shall simulation of bridge passage be in accordance with with consideration of: European Technical — the height of the antenna Specification (ETSI) EN above the water surface at 302 194. Effects related current draught, to the vertically limited — the radiation angle in opening angle are accordance with the radar identifiable, for example lobe and the trim of the when passing bridges. craft, — the height of the bridge between lower edge of the bridge and the water surface. 56. Resolution The radar simulation shall Proper resolution has to be x x create a realistic radar demonstrated at a distance of image. 1 200 m: two objects with an The radar simulation shall azimuthal distance of 30 m meet the requirements of have to be identified as two ETSI EN 302 194 [1]. separate objects. Two objects at a distance of 1 200 m in the same direction with a distance of 15 m between them have to be identified as two different objects. 57. Shadowing Shadowing corresponds The shadowing caused by own x x caused by to the trigonometric craft has to be tested by own or relations, but do not approaching a buoy and other craft consider changes of the identifying the distance when dynamic position of craft. the buoy is hidden by the craft’s bow. This distance shall be realistic. The shadowing caused by other craft has to be tested by putting two craft in the same direction. When putting a smaller craft behind a larger craft, the smaller craft shall not appear on radar display. 58. Sea and rain The adjustment of filters An assessment is done by x x clutter and their effect switching on and adjusting correspond to the the filters. magnitude of real approved devices. 59. False echoes False echoes are In an exercise with multiple x x generated. Additionally, target craft, false echoes shall the frequency of multiple be visible. During the test, the echoes changes with the observer has to look for distance in a realistic interference and multiple manner. echoes. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 85/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator 60. Water depth The bottom topography When sailing through the area x is described in detail by to be inspected, it has to be bathymetric contours and checked whether the echo soundings or in any other sounder shows realistic values. form in a high resolution, as far as data is available. 61. Current The current can be The effect of current has to be x x arbitrary defined by at tested by letting an own craft least 2-dimensional drifting on a river. The craft vector fields with a high shall move with the current in resolution adapted to the a realistic way. craft size and the area. 62. Tide Tidal data is given in a The effect of the tide on x coarse spatial or temporal floating objects can be resolution, or both. evaluated by simulating a preferable small floating object without any propulsion or other forces (for example from wind or ropes). By changing the time of day, it can be checked whether the tidal current and water level are time dependent and realistic. The water level can be directly seen at the echo sounder, and can be recorded for a full day to be compared with measured or calculated data. 63. Wind Fluctuations and wind If an anemometer is ‘installed’ x vector fields can be on board, the instrument on defined and allow local the bridge shall display the modification. relative wind speed and direction. The influence of different wind fields on the craft dynamics has to be tested. 64. Two- or Two-dimensional While a craft is moving in the x three- replacements of objects whole simulation area that has dimensional are only allowed for to be validated, fixed objects models of objects far away and are are observed. It can be found, stationary not recognised. at which distance and in objects which way the level of detail is reduced and whether two- dimensional models are used. 86/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator 65. Level of A good level of detail can The training area to be x detail of let appear realistic assessed will be loaded and an stationary objects, although own craft is set. It is first objects simplifications are necessary to examine whether recognisable in shape and all navigationally important surface. objects are identified. The scenery must at first glance appear realistic. 66. Day/night In the darkness, any The training area to be x models of object can be illuminated. assessed will be loaded and an moveable Navigationally important own craft is set. Simulation objects light sources can emit time is set to midnight. It has light at predetermined to be tested whether all characteristics. navigationally important objects are illuminated in the simulation as in reality. Furthermore it has to be tested whether other objects are illuminated. If the simulator software has this feature, the instructor switches the lighting of the intended items on and off. 67. Two- or Two-dimensional objects The training area to be x three- are only used in the assessed is loaded and an own dimensional background (large craft selected. The training models of distance) so that they are area is navigated completely; moveable hardly apparent. at the same time the available objects Otherwise three- moveable objects are used, dimensional models are observed and evaluated to taken. determine whether they have flat surfaces turning to the observer. 68. Level of In case of an improved An own craft runs within an x detail level of detail, realistic arbitrarily selected operating objects are presented, area. Assessable moving though forms and objects are used. They shall surfaces appear in a appear in a realistic way. simplified way. 69. Setting of The lights and signal In close proximity to a traffic x lights and shown can be switched craft an own craft is used in day signals individually, i.e. all the any training area. As far as lights and signals are possible, the operator sets all separately stored in the kinds of day signals and traffic database and are lights aboard the traffic craft. positioned according to If the simulator allows, a the requirements of real second own craft is used craft and according to the instead of the traffic craft. On applicable regulation for the second own craft all kinds the craft used. of light and day signals are ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 87/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator also set. At the steering station of the first own craft it will be checked which light and day signals are visible on both other craft. 70. Day/night Light sources can flash An own craft navigates within x models according to certain an operating area. Simulation characteristics. time is set to 24:00 h. All assessable moving objects are used. As far as possible, the operator switches on all available light sources installed at the objects for a visual inspection. 71. Radar The echo in the radar It shall be checked, if x x reflectivity picture shall be realistic reflecting objects show a and dependent of the realistic echo. viewing angle. 72. Echoes Sea state echoes are Sea state echoes have to be x x caused by stored for typical wave tested by introducing different waves and pattern also covering the wave heights and directions. precipitation range of sea state levels. Precipitation echoes are Echoes by precipitation checked. are shown in a realistic manner. 73. Waves Sea state and wave It has to be tested, if the x direction can be adjusted; motion of the craft varies the craft moves according to the sea state. realistically. Wave directions and height have to be visible. 74. Precipitation All weather conditions A visual inspection shall be x (restriction of visibility, carried out to check whether precipitation with the the visibility may be reduced. exception of lightning and cloud formation) are available resulting in a coherent picture. 75. Chart Inland ECDIS in It has to be checked, if the x display information mode has to inland ECDIS software meet the requirements of and the Inland Electronical the most recent edition of Navigation Chart (iENC) are in ES-RIS published by the compliance with part I and European committee for part V of ES-RIS in its current drawing up standards in version regarding the inland the field of inland ECDIS in information mode. navigation. 88/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Quality level of technical Vessel handling Radar No Item Test procedure requirement simulator simulator 76. Measuring The simulator uses units The displayed units have to be x x units for European inland evaluated. waterway navigation (km, km/h). 77. Language Language of examination Language of the instruments x x options and/or English shall apply. has to be checked. 78. Quantity of There shall be a Different operations shall be x x exercises possibility to create, store performed. and run various exercises, which shall be manipulable while running. 79. Quantity of For each bridge a different Demonstration of separate x own craft own craft can be loaded. exercises on multiple bridges (if applicable). 80. Storage data All simulation values A simulation run is started x x which are necessary to and the storage carried out. replay the simulation, The simulation is reloaded including video and and reviewed in order to sound of the performance determine whether all relevant of the applicant have to data is available from the be stored. recorded simulation run. 81. Storage of There must be an The exercise shall be replayed. x x displayed opportunity for replay in examination the operator room or at a debriefing station. Radio communication shall be recordable. (1) A target craft is fully controlled by the simulator and may have much simpler motion behaviour as an own craft. (2) An own craft is an object in the simulator which is fully controlled by a human being and provides a visual representation of the scenario. II. STANDARDS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR THE APPROVAL OF VESSEL-HANDLING SIMULATORS AND RADAR SIMULATORS I. Procedure for the approval of simulators used in examinations referred to in Article 17(3), points (a) and (b), of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 1. The entity using simulators to assess competences shall present to the competent authority of the Member State a request for approval: (a) specifying which assessment of competence the simulator is to be authorised for, i.e. practical examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a boatmaster (vessel handling simulator) or practical examination for obtaining a specific authorisation for sailing with the aid of radar (radar simulator), or both; (b) indicating that the simulator ensures full compliance with the minimum technical and functional requirements as referred to in the relevant standard or standards for simulators. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 89/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 2. The competent authority shall ensure that the minimum requirements specified in the standard for the functional and technical requirements of simulators are checked according to the test procedure for each item. For this exercise, the competent authority shall use experts independent from the entity conducting the training programme. Experts shall document the compliance check for each item. If the test procedures confirm that the requirements are met, the competent authority shall approve the simulator. The approval shall specify which particular assessment of competence the simulator is authorised for. II. Notification of the approval and quality standards system 1. The competent authority for the approval of simulators shall notify the approval of a simulator to the European Commission and any international organisation concerned indicating at least the following: (a) assessment of competence the simulator is authorised for, i.e. practical examination for obtaining a certificate of qualification as a boatmaster (vessel handling simulator) or practical examination for obtaining a specific authorisation for sailing with the aid of radar (radar simulator), or both; (b) name of the operator of the simulator; (c) name of the training programme (if applicable); (d) body awarding the certificates of qualification, specific authorisation or practical examination certificates; (e) date of the entry into force, revocation or suspension of the approval of the simulator. 2. For the purpose of a quality assessment and assurance system referred to in Article 27 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397, the competent authorities shall keep the requests specified in point I.1.(a) and documentation specified in point I.2. 90/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ANNEX IV STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL FITNESS MEDICAL FITNESS CRITERIA FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS (GENERAL FITNESS, VISION AND HEARING) Introduction The medical examiner should bear in mind that it is not possible to develop a comprehensive list of fitness criteria covering all possible conditions and the variations in their presentation and prognosis. The principles underlying the approach adopted in the table are often capable of being extrapolated to conditions not covered by it. Decisions on fitness when a medical condition is present depend on careful clinical assessment and analysis, and the following points need to be considered whenever a decision on fitness is taken: — Medical fitness, comprising of physical and psychological fitness, means not suffering from any disease or disability which makes the person serving on board an inland craft unable to do either of the following: (a) execute the tasks necessary to operate the craft; (b) perform assigned duties at any time; (c) perceive correctly the environment. — The medical conditions listed are common examples of those that may render crew members unfit. The list can also be used to determine appropriate limitations on fitness. The criteria given can only provide guidance for physicians and shall not replace sound medical judgement. — The implications for working and living on inland waters vary widely, depending on the natural history of each condition and the scope for treatment. Knowledge about the condition and an assessment of its features in the individual being examined shall be used to reach a decision on fitness. — Where medical fitness cannot be fully demonstrated, mitigation measures and restrictions may be imposed on the condition of equivalent navigation safety. A list of mitigation measures and restrictions is added to the notes of this text. Where necessary, references to those mitigation measures and restrictions are made in the descriptions of the medical fitness criteria. The table is laid out as follows: column 1: WHO International classification of diseases, 10th revision (ICD-10). Codes are listed as an aid to analysis and, in particular, international compilation of data; column 2: the common name of the condition or group of conditions, with a brief statement on its relevance to work on inland waterways; column 3: the medical fitness criteria that lead to the decision: incompatibility; column 4: the medical fitness criteria that lead to the decision: able to perform assigned duties at any time. There are two appendices: Appendix 1 – Relevant vision criteria as meant under diagnostic code H 0059; Appendix 2 – Relevant hearing criteria as meant under diagnostic code H 68-95. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 91/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform assigned Able to perform assigned duties at any duties at any time time diagnostic Justification for criteria codes — expected to be temporary (T) — expected to be permanent (P) A 00–B99 INFECTIONS A 00 – 09 Gastrointestinal infection T – If detected while onshore No symptoms affecting safe work Transmission to others, (current symptoms or awaiting test recurrence results on carrier status) or confirmed carrier status until elimination demonstrated A 15–16 Pulmonary TB T – Positive screening test or clinical Successful completion of a course Transmission to others, history, until investigated. of treatment recurrence If infected until treatment stabilised and lack of infectivity confirmed P – Relapse or severe residual damage A 50–64 Sexually transmissible T – If detected while onshore: until No symptoms affecting safe work infections diagnosis confirmed, treatment Acute impairment, recurrence initiated and successful completion of a course of treatment. P – Untreatable impairing late complications B 15 Hepatitis A T – Until jaundice resolved or No symptoms affecting safe work Transmissible by food or water exercise tolerance restored contamination B 16–19 Hepatitis B T – Until jaundice resolved or No symptoms affecting safe work. Transmissible by contact with exercise tolerance restored Fit with a time limitation of blood or other body fluids. P – Persistent liver impairment with maximum two years Possibility of permanent liver symptoms affecting safe work or impairment and liver cancer with likelihood to complications Hepatitis C T – Until jaundice resolved or No symptoms affecting safe work Transmissible by contact with exercise tolerance restored blood or other body fluids. P – Persistent liver impairment with Possibility of permanent liver symptoms affecting safe work or impairment with likelihood to complications B 20–24 HIV + T – Good awareness of the condition No symptoms affecting safe work. Transmissible by contact with and full compliance with treatment Fit with a time limitation of blood or other body fluids. recommendations maximum two years Progression to HIV associated P – Non-reversible impairing HIV diseases or AIDS associated diseases. Continuing impairing effects of medication A 00–B 99 Other infection T – In case of serious infection and No symptoms affecting safe work not listed Personal impairment,infection serious risk of transmission separately of others P – If continuing likelihood of repeated impairing or infectious recurrences 92/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform assigned Able to perform assigned duties at any duties at any time time diagnostic Justification for criteria codes — expected to be temporary (T) — expected to be permanent (P) C00–48 CANCERS C 00–48 Malignant neoplasms– T – Until investigated, treated and No symptoms affecting safe work including lymphoma, prognosis assessed To be confirmed by formal leukaemia and related P – Continuing impairment with assessment of a specialist conditions symptoms affecting safe work or Recurrence – especially acute with high likelihood of recurrence complications, for example harm to self from bleeding D 50–89 BLOOD DISORDERS D 50 –59 Anaemia/Haemoglobin- T – Until haemoglobin normal or No symptoms affecting safe work opathies stable Reduced exercise tolerance. P – Severe recurrent or continuing Episodic red cell anomalies anaemia or impairing symptoms from red cell breakdown that are untreatable D 73 Splenectomy(history of T – Until completion of clinical No symptoms affecting safe work surgery) treatment and exercise tolerance Increased susceptibility to certain restored infections D 50 –89 Other diseases of the blood T – While under investigation Case-by-case assessment not listed and blood-forming organs P – Chronic coagulation disorders separately Varied – recurrence of abnormal bleeding and also possibly reduced exercise tolerance or low resistance to infections E 00–90 ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC E 10 Diabetes – insulin-using T – If lack of: Case-by-case assessment with a Acute impairment from 1. good control; maximum time limitation of 5 hypoglycaemia. Complications 2. compliance with treatment; or years. If evidence of good control, from loss of blood glucose 3. hypoglycaemia awareness. full compliance with treatment control. P – If poorly controlled or not recommendations and good Increased likelihood of visual, compliant with treatment. History of hypoglycaemia awareness. neurological and cardiac hypoglycaemia or loss of Restriction 04*** may be problems hypoglycaemia awareness. indicated Impairing complications of diabetes E 11–14 Diabetes – non-insulin T – If lack of: When stabilised, in the absence of treated; on other medication 1. good control; impairing complications: fit with Progression to insulin use, 2. compliance with treatment; or a time limitation of maximum 5 increased likelihood of visual, 3. hypoglycaemia awareness. years neurological and cardiac problems ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 93/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform assigned Able to perform assigned duties at any duties at any time time diagnostic Justification for criteria codes — expected to be temporary (T) — expected to be permanent (P) Diabetes – non-insulin; T – If lack of: When stabilised, in the absence of treated by diet alone 1. good control; impairing complications: fit with Progression to insulin use, 2. compliance with treatment; or a time limitation of maximum 5 increased likelihood of visual, 3. hypoglycaemia awareness. years neurological and cardiac problems E 65–68 Obesity/abnormal body T – If safety critical duties cannot be Able to meet routine and mass– high or low performed, capability or exercise test emergency capabilities for Accident to self, reduced mobility performance is poor, Body Mass assigned safety critical duties. and exercise tolerance for routine Index (BMI) ≥ 40 (obesity level 3) Restrictions 07*** or/and 09*** and emergency duties. P – Safety critical duties cannot be may be indicated Increased likelihood of diabetes, performed; capability or exercise test arterial disease and arthritis performance is poor with failure to achieve improvements E 00–90 Other endocrine and T – Until investigated, good control Case-by-case assessment: if not listed metabolic disease (thyroid, and compliance with treatment. medication stable and surveillance separately adrenal including Addison’s Until one year after initial diagnosis of conditions infrequent, no disease, pituitary, ovaries, or relapse in which a regular review impairment and very low testes) has taken place likelihood of complications Likelihood of recurrence or P – If continuing impairment, need complications for frequent adjustment of medication or increased likelihood of major complications F 00–99 MENTAL, COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIOURAL DISORDERS F10 Alcohol abuse(dependency) T – Until investigated, good control For three years in a row: fit with a Recurrence, accidents, erratic and compliance with treatment. time limitation of one year, with behaviour/safety performance Until one year after initial diagnosis restrictions 04*** and 05***. or relapse in which a regular review Thereafter: fit for a period of three has taken place years with restrictions 04*** P – If persistent or there is and 05***. co-morbidity, likely to progress or Thereafter: fit without restrictions recur while at work for consecutive periods of two, three and five years, without relapse and without co-morbidity, if a blood test at the end of each period shows no problems F 11–19 Drug dependence/ T – Until investigated, good control For three years in a row: fit with a persistent substance abuse, and compliance with treatment. time limitation of one year, with includes both illicit drug use Until one year after initial diagnosis restrictions 04*** and 05***. and dependence on or relapse in which a regular review Thereafter: fit for a period of three prescribed medications has taken place years with restrictions 04*** Recurrence, accidents, erratic P – If persistent or there is and 05***. behaviour/safety performance co-morbidity, likely to progress or Thereafter: fit without restrictions recur while at work for consecutive periods of two, three and five years, without relapse and without co-morbidity, if a blood test at the end of each period shows no problems 94/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform assigned Able to perform assigned duties at any duties at any time time diagnostic Justification for criteria codes — expected to be temporary (T) — expected to be permanent (P) F 20-31 Psychosis(acute) Following single episode with If the deck crew member has — whether organic, provoking factors: insight, is compliant with schizophrenic or other T – Until investigated, good control treatment and has no adverse category listed in the ICD. and compliance with treatment. effects from medication: fit with Bipolar (manic depressive Until three months after initial restriction 04***. Restriction disorders) diagnosis 05*** may be indicated. Recurrence leading to changes to Fit without restriction: one year perception/cognition, accidents, after episode provided provoking erratic and unsafe behaviour factors can and will always be avoided Time limitation: first two years, six months. Next five years, one year Following single episode without If there has been no relapse and provoking factors or more than one no use of medication for a period episode with or without provoking of two years: fit, if a medical factors: specialist has determined that the T – Until investigated, good control cause can be unequivocally and compliance with treatment. identified as one which is Until two years since last episode. transient and a relapse is very P – More than one episode or unlikely continuing likelihood of recurrence. Criteria for fitness with or without restrictions are not met F 32–38 Mood/affective disorders T – While acute, under investigation After full recovery and after full Severe anxiety state, or if impairing symptoms or side consideration of the individual depression, or any other effects of medication present. case. A fit assessment may be mental disorder likely to P – Persistent or recurrent impairing indicated depending on the impair performance symptoms characteristics and gravity of the Recurrence, reduced performance, mood disorder. especially in emergencies Time limitation: first two years, six months. Restrictions 04*** and/or 07*** may be indicated. Next five years, one year Mood/affective disorders T – Until symptom free, and free If free from impairing symptoms Minor or reactive symptoms from medication or impairing side effects from of anxiety/depression P – Persistent or recurrent impairing medication. Restrictions 04*** Recurrence, reduced performance, symptoms and/or 07*** may be indicated. especially in emergencies F 00–99 Other disorders P – If considered to have safety- No anticipated adverse effects not listed for example disorders of critical consequences while at work. separately personality, attention Incidents during previous periods (ADHD), development (for of service. example autism) Restrictions 04*** and/or 07*** Impairment of performance and may be indicated reliability, and impact on relationships ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 95/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform assigned Able to perform assigned duties at any duties at any time time diagnostic Justification for criteria codes — expected to be temporary (T) — expected to be permanent (P) G 00–99 DISEASE OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM G 40–41 Single seizure Single seizure One year after seizure and on Harm to craft, others and self T – While under investigation and stable medication: from seizures for one year after seizure fit with restriction 04*** Fit without restrictions: one year after seizure and one year after end of treatment Epilepsy – no provoking T – While under investigation and Off medication or on stable factors for two years after last seizure medication with good (multiple seizures) P – Recurrent seizures, not compliance: Harm to craft, others and self controlled by medication fit with restriction 04*** from seizures Fit without restrictions when seizure-free and without medication for at least 10 years Epilepsy – provoked by T – While under investigation and Off medication or on stable alcohol, medication, head for two years after last seizure medication with good injury P – Recurrent fits, not controlled by compliance: (multiple seizures) medication fit with restriction 04*** Harm to craft, others and self Fit without restrictions when from seizures seizure free and without medication for at least five years G 43 Migraine(frequent attacks P – Frequent attacks leading to No anticipated incapacitating causing incapacity) incapacity adverse effects while at work. No Likelihood of disabling incidents during previous periods recurrences of service G 47 Sleep apnoea T – Until treatment started and Once treatment demonstrably Fatigue and episodes of sleep successful for three months working effectively for three while working P – Treatment unsuccessful or not months. Six-monthly assessments being complied with of compliance. Restriction 05*** may be indicated Narcolepsy T – Until controlled by treatment for If specialist confirms full control Fatigue and episodes of sleep at least two years of treatment for at least two years: while working P – Treatment unsuccessful or not fit with restriction 04*** being complied with G 00–99 Other organic nervous T – Until investigated, good control Case-by-case assessment based on not listed disease and compliance with treatment job and emergency requirements, separately for example multiple P – If limitations affect safe working informed by neurological- sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease. or unable to meet physical capability psychiatric specialist advice Recurrence/progression. requirements Limitations on muscular power, balance, co-ordination and mobility 96/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform assigned Able to perform assigned duties at any duties at any time time diagnostic Justification for criteria codes — expected to be temporary (T) — expected to be permanent (P) R 55 Syncope and other T – Until investigated to determine disturbances of cause and to demonstrate control of consciousness any underlying condition. Recurrence causing injury or loss Event is: of control (a) Simple faint/idiopathic syncope Case-by-case assessment. Restriction 04*** may be indicated (b) Not a simple faint/idiopathic Case-by-case assessment. syncope. Unexplained Restriction 04*** may be disturbance: not recurrent and indicated. without any detected underlying cardiac, metabolic or neurological cause T – Four weeks (c) Disturbance: recurrent or with possible underlying cardiac, metabolic or neurological cause T – With possible underlying cause that is not identified or treatable: for six months after event if no recurrences T – With possible underlying cause or cause found and treated for one month after successful treatment (d) Disturbance of consciousness with features indicating a seizure. Go to G 40-41 P – For all of above if recurrent incidents persist despite full investigation and appropriate treatment T 90 Intracranial surgery/injury, T – For one year or longer until After at least one year, if seizure including treatment of seizure likelihood low* based on likelihood low* and no vascular anomalies or serious advice from specialist impairment from underlying head injury with brain P – Continuing impairment from condition or injury: fit with damage. underlying condition or injury or restriction 04*** Harm to ship, others and self recurrent seizures Fit without restrictions when no from seizures. Defects in impairment from underlying cognitive, sensory or motor condition or injury, not on anti function. Recurrence or epilepsy medication. Seizure complications of underlying likelihood very low* condition ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 97/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform assigned Able to perform assigned duties at any duties at any time time diagnostic Justification for criteria codes — expected to be temporary (T) — expected to be permanent (P) H00-99 DISEASES OF THE EYES AND EARS H00-59 Eye disorders: progressive T – Temporary inability to meet Very low likelihood of recurrence. or recurrent (for example relevant vision criteria (see Appendix Progression to a level where glaucoma, maculopathy, 1) and low likelihood of subsequent vision criteria are not met during diabetic retinopathy, retinitis deterioration or impairing period of certificate is very pigmentosa, keratoconus, recurrence once treated or recovered unlikely diplopia, blepharospasm, P – Inability to meet relevant vision uveitis, corneal ulceration, criteria (see Appendix 1) or if treated retinal detachment) increased likelihood of subsequent Future inability to meet vision deterioration or impairing criteria, risk of recurrence recurrence H65-67 Otitis – external or media T – If symptoms affecting safe work Effective treatment and no Recurrence, risk as infection P – If chronic discharge from ear in likelihood of recurrence source in food handlers, food handler problems using hearing protection H68-95 Ear disorders: T – Temporary inability to meet Very low recurrence rate*. progressive (for example relevant hearing criteria (see Progression to a level where otosclerosis) Appendix 2) and low likelihood of hearing criteria are not met subsequent deterioration or during period of certificate is very impairing recurrence once treated or unlikely recovered P – Inability to meet relevant hearing criteria (see Appendix 2) or if treated increased likelihood or subsequent deterioration or impairing recurrence H81 Meniere’s diseaseand other T – During acute phase Low likelihood* of impairing forms of chronic or recurrent P – Frequent attacks leading to effects while at work disabling vertigo incapacity Inability to balance causing loss of mobility and nausea I00-99 CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM I 05-08 Congenital and valve T – Until investigated and, if Case-by-case assessment based on I 34-39 disease of heart(including required, successfully treated cardiologic advice surgery for these conditions). P – If exercise tolerance limited or Heart murmurs not previously episodes of incapacity occur or if on investigated anticoagulants or if permanent high Likelihood of progression, likelihood of impairing event limitations on exercise 98/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform assigned Able to perform assigned duties at any duties at any time time diagnostic Justification for criteria codes — expected to be temporary (T) — expected to be permanent (P) I 10-15 Hypertension T – Normally if > 160 systolic or If treated and free from impairing Increased likelihood of ischaemic > 100 diastolic mm Hg until effects from condition or heart disease, eye and kidney investigated and if required medication damage and stroke. Possibility of successfully treated acute hypertensive episode P – If persistently > 160 systolic or > 100 diastolic mm Hg with or without treatment I 20–25 Cardiac event, i.e. T – For three months after initial Very low recurrence rate* and myocardial infarction, ECG investigation and treatment, longer if fully compliant with risk evidence of past myocardial symptoms not resolved and in case reduction recommendations and infarction or newly of increased likelihood of recurrence no relevant co- morbidity issue six recognised left bundle branch due to pathological findings month certificate initially and block, angina, cardiac arrest, P – If criteria for issue of certificate then annual certificate. coronary artery bypass not met and further reduction of Low recurrence rate*: grafting, coronary likelihood of recurrence improbable fit with restriction 04*** angioplasty Fit with a time limitation of one Sudden loss of capability, year exercise limitation. Problems of managing repeat cardiac event at work I 44–49 Cardiac arrhythmiasand T – Until investigated, treated and Low recurrence rate*: fit with conduction defects (including adequacy of treatment confirmed restriction 04*** those with pacemakers and P – If disabling symptoms present or Fit with a time limitation of one implanted cardioverter excess likelihood to impairment year defibrillators (ICD)) from recurrence, including ICD Likelihood of impairment from implant recurrence, sudden loss of capability, exercise limitation Pacemaker/ICD activity maybe affected by strong electric fields I 61–69 Ischaemic cerebro-vascular T – Until investigated, good control Case-by-case assessment of fitness G 46 disease(stroke or transient and compliance with treatment. for duties; restriction 04*** is ischaemic attack) Until three months after initial indicated. Increased likelihood of diagnosis Assessment shall include recurrence, sudden loss of P – If residual symptoms interfere likelihood of future cardiac events. capability, mobility limitation. with duties or there is significant Able to meet routine and Liable to develop other excess likelihood of recurrence emergency capabilities for circulatory disease causing assigned safety critical duties Fit sudden loss of capability with a time limitation of one year I 73 Arterial – claudication T – Until assessed Fit with restriction 04*** provided Likelihood of other circulatory P – If incapable of performing duties symptoms are minor and do not disease causing sudden loss of impair essential duties or if they capability. Limits to exercise are resolved by surgery or other capacity treatment. Assess likelihood of future cardiac events. Fit with a time limitation of one year ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 99/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform assigned Able to perform assigned duties at any duties at any time time diagnostic Justification for criteria codes — expected to be temporary (T) — expected to be permanent (P) 183 Varicose veins T – Until treated if impairing No impairing symptoms or Possibility of bleeding if injured, symptoms. Post-surgery for up to complications skin changes and ulceration one month I 80.2–3 Deep vein thrombosis/ T – Until investigated and treated and May be considered fit for work pulmonary embolus normally while on short-term with a low likelihood for injury Likelihood of recurrence and of anticoagulants once stabilised on anticoagulants serious pulmonary embolus. P – Consider if recurrent events or with regular monitoring of level Likelihood of bleeding from on permanent anticoagulants of coagulation anticoagulant treatment I 00–99 Other heart disease, for T – Until investigated, treated and Case-by-case assessment based on not listed example cardiomyopathy, adequacy of treatment confirmed specialist reports separately pericarditis, heart failure P – If impairing symptoms or Likelihood of recurrence, sudden likelihood of impairment from loss of capability, exercise recurrence limitation J 00–99 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM J 02–04 Nose, throat and sinus T – Until no symptoms affecting safe When treatment complete if no J 30–39 conditions work factors predisposing to recurrence Impairing for individual. P – If impairing and recurrent Transmission of infection to food/other crew in some conditions J 40–44 Chronic bronchitis and/or T – If acute episode Consider fitness for emergencies. emphysema P – If repeated severe recurrences or Able to meet routine and Reduced exercise tolerance and if general fitness standards cannot be emergency capabilities for impairing symptoms met or if impairing shortness of assigned safety critical duties. breath Fit with a time limitation of one year J 45–46 Asthma(detailed assessment T – Until episode resolved, cause Fit for duty if history of adult with information from investigated (including any asthma**, with good control with specialist in all new entrants) occupational link) and effective inhalers and no episodes requiring Unpredictable episodes of severe treatment regime in place hospital admission or oral steroid breathlessness In person under age 20 with hospital use in last two years or history or admission or oral steroid use in last exercise induced asthma that three years requires regular treatment P – If foreseeable likelihood of rapid life-threatening asthma attack while at work; or history of uncontrolled asthma, i.e. history of multiple hospital admissions J 93 Pneumothorax T – Normally for 12 months after Normally 12 months after (spontaneous or traumatic) initial episode episode or shorter duration as Acute impairment from P – After recurrent episodes unless advised by specialist recurrence pleurectomy or pleurodesis performed 100/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform assigned Able to perform assigned duties at any duties at any time time diagnostic Justification for criteria codes — expected to be temporary (T) — expected to be permanent (P) K 00–99 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM K 01–06 Oral health T – Until no symptoms affecting safe If teeth and gums (gums alone of Acute pain from toothache. work edentulous and with well fitting Recurrent mouth and gum dentures in good repair) appear to infections be good. No complex prosthesis; or if dental check in last year, with follow-up completed and no problems since K 25–28 Peptic ulcer T – Until healing or cure by surgery When cured and on normal diet Recurrence with pain, bleeding or by control of helicobacteria and for three months or perforation on normal diet for three months P – If ulcer persists despite surgery and medication K 40–41 Hernias – inguinal and T – Until investigated to confirm no When satisfactorily treated or femoral likelihood of strangulation and, if when surgeon reports that there is Likelihood of strangulation required, treated no likelihood of strangulation K 42–43 Hernias – umbilical, ventral Case-by-case assessment depending Case-by-case assessment Instability of abdominal wall on on severity of symptoms or depending on severity of bending and lifting impairment. symptoms or impairment. Consider implications of regular Consider implications of regular heavy whole-body physical effort heavy whole-body physical effort K 44 Hernias – diaphragmatic Case-by-case assessment based on Case-by-case assessment based on (hiatus) severity of symptoms when lying severity of symptoms when lying Reflux of stomach contents and down and on any sleep disturbance down and on any sleep acid causing heartburn, etc. caused by them disturbance caused by them K 50, Non-infectious enteritis, T – Until investigated and treated Case-by-case specialist 51,57,58, colitis, Crohn’s disease, P – If severe or recurrent assessment. Low likelihood of 90 diverticulitis, etc. recurrence Impairment and pain K 60 Anal conditions: piles T – If symptoms affecting safe work Case-by-case assessment I 84 (haemorrhoids), fissures, P – Consider if not treatable or fistulae recurrent Likelihood to episode causing pain and limiting activity K 70, 72 Cirrhosis of liver T – Until fully investigated. Case-by-case based on specialist Liver failure. Bleeding P – If severe or complicated by assessment. oesophageal varices ascites or oesophageal varices Fit with a time limitation of one year. K 80–83 Biliary tract disease T – Biliary colic until definitively Case-by-case specialist Biliary colic from gallstones, treated assessment. Sudden onset of jaundice, liver failure P – Advanced liver disease, recurrent biliary colic unlikely or persistent impairing symptoms ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 101/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform assigned Able to perform assigned duties at any duties at any time time diagnostic Justification for criteria codes — expected to be temporary (T) — expected to be permanent (P) K 85–86 Pancreatitis T – Until resolved Case-by-case assessment based on Likelihood of recurrence P – If recurrent or alcohol-related, specialist reports unless confirmed abstention Y 83 Stoma (ileostomy, T – Until investigated, good control Case-by-case assessment colostomy) and compliance with treatment. Impairment if control is lost – P – Poorly controlled need for bags etc. Potential problems during prolonged emergency N 00–99 GENITO-URINARY CONDITIONS N 00, N 17 Acute nephritis P – Until resolved Case-by-case assessment if any Renal failure, hypertension residual effects N 03–05, Sub-acute or chronic T – Until investigated Case-by-case assessment by N 18–19 nephritis or nephrosis specialist based on renal function Renal failure, hypertension and likelihood of complications N 20–23 Renal or ureteric calculus T – Until investigated to confirm no Case-by-case assessment Pain from renal colic likelihood of symptoms affecting safe work P – In severe cases of recurrent stone formation N 33, N40 Prostatic enlargement/ T – Until investigated and treated Case-by-case assessment urinary obstruction P – If not remediable Acute retention of urine N 70–98 Gynaecological conditions T – If impairing or investigation Case-by-case assessment if – Heavy vaginal bleeding, needed to determine cause and condition is likely to require severe menstrual pain, remedy it treatment on voyage or affect endometriosis, prolapse of working capacity genital organs or other Impairment from pain or bleeding R 31, 80, Proteinuria. haematuria, T – If initial findings clinically Very low likelihood of serious 81, 82 glycosuria, or other urinary significant underlying condition abnormality P – Serious and non-remediable Indicator of kidney or other underlying cause – for example diseases impairment of kidney function Z 90.5 Removal of kidney or one P – Any reduction of function in Remaining kidney must be fully non-functioning kidney remaining kidney in new deck crew functional and not liable to Limits to fluid regulation under member. progressive disease, based on extreme conditions if remaining Significant dysfunction in remaining renal investigations and specialist kidney not fully functional kidney of serving deck crew member report 102/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform assigned Able to perform assigned duties at any duties at any time time diagnostic Justification for criteria codes — expected to be temporary (T) — expected to be permanent (P) O 00–99 PREGNANCY O 00–99 Pregnancy T – Decision to be in accord with Uncomplicated pregnancy with Complications, late limitations national legislation no impairing effects: Decisions to on mobility. Potential for harm Abnormality of pregnancy requiring be in accord with national to mother and child in the event high level of surveillance practice and legislation of premature delivery at work L00–99 SKIN L 00–08 Skin infections T – If symptoms affecting safe work Based on nature and severity of Recurrence, transmission to P – Consider for deck crew members infection others with recurrent problems L10–99 Other skin diseases, for T – If symptoms affecting safe work Case-by-case decision, restricted example eczema, dermatitis, as appropriate if aggravated by psoriasis heat, or substances at work Recurrence, sometimes occupational cause M00–99 MUSCULO- SKELETAL DISORDERS M 10–23 Osteoarthritis, other joint T – Full recovery of function and Case-by-case assessment. Able to diseases and subsequent joint confirmation by formal assessment fully meet routine and emergency replacement of a specialist required before return duty requirements with very low Pain and mobility limitation to work after hip or knee likelihood of worsening such that affecting normal or emergency replacement duties could not be undertaken duties. Possibility of infection or P – For advanced and severe cases dislocation and limited life of replacement joints M 24.4 Recurrent instabilityof T – Until sufficient recovery and Case-by-case assessment of shoulder or knee joints stability of joint function occasional instability Sudden limitation of mobility, with pain M 54.5 Back pain T – In acute stage Case-by-case assessment Pain and mobility limitation P – If recurrent or incapacitating affecting normal or emergency duties.Exacerbationof impairment Y 83.4 Limb prosthesis P – If essential duties cannot be If routine and emergency duties Z 97.1 Mobility limitation affecting performed can be performed, limitations normal or emergency duties specific non- essential activities are allowed. Restriction 03*** may be indicated ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 103/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 ICD 10 Condition Incompatibility to perform assigned Able to perform assigned duties at any duties at any time time diagnostic Justification for criteria codes — expected to be temporary (T) — expected to be permanent (P) GENERAL R 47, F 80 Speech disorders P – Incompatible with reliable No impairment to essential speech Limitations to communication performance of routine and communication ability emergency duties safely or effectively T 78 Allergies(other than allergic T – Until no symptoms affecting safe Where response is impairing Z 88 dermatitis and asthma) work rather than life-threatening, and Likelihood to recurrence and P – If life-threatening response effects can be fully controlled by increasing severity of response. reasonably foreseeable long-term non-steroidal self- Reduced ability to perform duties medication or by lifestyle modifications that are practicable at work with no safety critical adverse effects Z 94 Transplants– kidney, heart, T – Until effects of surgery and anti- Case-by-case assessment with lung, liver (for prosthetics, i.e. rejection medication stable specialist advice. joints, limbs, lenses, hearing P – Case-by-case assessment and Fit with a time limitation of one aids, heart valves, etc., see confirmation by formal assessment year condition-specific sections) of a specialist Possibility of rejection. Side effects of medication Classify by Progressive conditions T – Until investigated and treated if Case-by-case assessment, with condition which are currently within indicated specialist advice. Such conditions criteria, for example P – If harmful progression is likely are acceptable if harmful Huntington’s chorea progression before next medical (including family history), check-up is judged unlikely keratoconus Classify by Conditions not specifically T – Until investigated and treated if Use analogy with related condition listed indicated conditions as a guide. Consider P – If permanently impairing excess likelihood of sudden incapacity, of recurrence or progression and limitations on performing normal and emergency duties. If in doubt obtain advice or consider restriction and referral to referee. 104/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/ojEN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Appendix 1 Relevant vision criteria as meant under diagnostic code H 0059 Minimum eyesight criteria: (1) Daytime visual acuity: Acuity of both eyes together or of the better eye with or without correction greater than or equal to 0,8. Monocular vision is accepted. Manifest double vision (motility) which cannot be corrected is not accepted. In the event of monocular vision: normal motility of the good eye. Restriction 01*** may be indicated. (2) Eyesight at dawn and dusk: To be tested in case of glaucoma retinal disorders or media opacities (for example cataract). Contrast sensitivity at 0,032 cd/m2in the absence of glare; test result 1:2,7 or better as tested with the mesotest. (3) Field of view: The horizontal visual field shall be at least 120 degrees. The extension shall be at least 50 degrees left and right and 20 degrees up and down. No defects shall be present within a radius of the central 20 degrees. At least one eye shall meet the visual acuity standard and have the visual field without pathological scotomata. Formal testing by an eye doctor is mandatory if any abnormalities are found during the initial test or in case of glaucoma or retinal dystrophy. (4) Colour sense for deck crew members with navigational duties: The colour sense is considered to be adequate if the candidate passes the Ishihara 24 plate edition test with a maximum of two mistakes. If the candidate does not pass this test, one of the mentioned approved alternative tests have to be performed. In case of doubt, a test with an anomaloscope shall be performed. The anomaloscope quotient shall be between 0,7 and 1,4 and thus exhibit normal trichromacy. The approved alternative tests to the Ishihara plates are: (a) Velhagen/Broschmann (result with a maximum of two mistakes); (b) Kuchenbecker-Broschmann (maximum of two mistakes); (c) HRR (minimum result ‘mild’); (d) TMC (minimum result ‘second degree’); (e) Holmes Wright B (result with a maximum of 8 errors for small); (f) Farnsworth Panel D 15 test (minimum result: maximum one diametrical crossing in the plot of the arrangement of colours); (g) Colour Assessment and Diagnosis (CAD) test (result with a maximum of four CAD units). Holders of boatmaster’s certificates issued in accordance with Council Directive 96/50/EC(1) whose anomaloscope quotient for colour sense is between 0,7 and 3,0 are deemed fit if their certificate has been issued before 1 April 2004. The use of filter glass optical correction for colour sense, such as tinted contact lenses and glasses, is not allowed. (1) Council Directive 96/50/EC of 23 July 1996 on the harmonization of the conditions for obtaining national boatmasters' certificates for the carriage of goods and passengers by inland waterway in the Community (OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 31, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/ dir/1996/50/oj). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj 105/106EN OJ L, 23.1.2026 Appendix 2 Relevant hearing criteria as meant under diagnostic code H 68-95 Minimum hearing criteria Hearing shall be deemed adequate if the average value of the hearing loss in both ears, with or without hearing aid, does not exceed 40 dB at the frequencies 500, 1 000, 2 000 and 3 000 Hz. If the value of 40 dB is exceeded, hearing shall nonetheless be deemed adequate if a hearing test with an audiometer which complies with ISO 8253-1:2010 or equivalent is passed. Restriction 02*** may be indicated. Notes to the table and the Appendices: * Recurrence rates: Where the terms very low and low are used for the excess likelihood of a recurrence. Those are essentially clinical judgements but for some conditions quantitative evidence on the likelihood of recurrence is available. Where that is available, for example for seizure and cardiac events, it may indicate the need for additional investigations to determine an individual’s excess likelihood of a recurrence. Quantitative recurrence levels approximate to: very low: recurrence rate less than 2 per cent per year; low: recurrence rate 2–5 per cent per year. ** Adult asthma: Asthma may persist from childhood or start over the age of 16. There is a wide range of intrinsic and external causes for asthma developing in adult life. In late entry recruits with a history of adult onset asthma the role of specific allergens, including those causing occupational asthma, shall be investigated. Less specific inducers such as cold, exercise and respiratory infection also need to be considered. All can affect fitness for work on inland waters. Mild intermittent asthma – infrequent episodes of mild wheezing occurring less than once every two weeks, readily and rapidly relieved by beta agonist inhaler. Mild asthma: frequent episodes of wheezing requiring use of beta agonist inhaler or the introduction of a corticosteroid inhaler. Taking regular inhaled steroids (or steroid/long-acting beta agonists) may effectively eliminate symptoms and the need for use of beta agonist treatment. Exercise-induced asthma: episodes of wheezing and breathlessness provoked by exertion especially in the cold. Episodes may be effectively treated by inhaled steroids (or steroid/long-acting beta agonist) or other oral medication. Moderate asthma: frequent episodes of wheezing despite regular use of inhaled steroid (or steroid/long-acting beta agonist) treatment requiring continued use of frequent beta agonist inhaler treatment, or the addition of other medication, occasional requirement for oral steroids. Severe asthma: frequent episodes of wheeze and breathlessness, frequent hospitalisation, frequent use of oral steroid treatment. *** Mitigation measures and restrictions: 01 Sight correction (glasses or contact lenses, or both) required 02 Hearing aid required 03 Limb prosthesis required 04 No solo duty in the steering house 05 Only during daylight 06 No navigational duties allowed 07 Limited to one craft, named ... 08 Limited area, namely ... 09 Limited task, namely ... The mitigation measures and restrictions may be combined. They shall be combined where necessary. 106/106 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/118/oj