Legal basis BinSchPersV
Aim
The common goal is to successfully implement a compact and at the same time practice-oriented preparation for the GDWS examinations in order to lay the foundation for career advancement to the management level.
Description
With the transposition of EU Directive 2017/2397 “Professional Qualifications in Inland Navigation” into national law, some changes came into force on January 18, 2022. At the same time, the qualification standards, i.e. the content and structure of the examination, were adapted to European standards with the Inland Waterways Personnel Ordinance.
It is not enough to navigate an inland vessel from “A” to “B”; rather, the ship’s command is expected to safely manage the inland vessel as a piece of equipment. The size of an inland vessel plays a subordinate role in this regard. Responsible ship management includes interpreting all nautical and technical decisions in terms of safe transportation of goods on European waterways and/or the transportation of passengers. Understanding and observing national and international regulations is important in order to take precautions when planning a route. The relevant national and international legal sources must be observed.
The high demands on the crew require the management to consciously assume the main responsibility. Managing the day-to-day business on board, whether it is freight, passenger, push boat or ferry transport, is a matter of course. Accidents, regardless of their nature, must be avoided at all times. Thorough training and preparation for taking on this main responsibility is essential.
The high demands on the crew require the management to consciously take on the main responsibility. Managing day-to-day operations on board, whether it is freight, passenger, push boat or ferry shipping, is therefore a matter of course. Accidents, regardless of their nature, must be avoided at all times. A sound education and preparation for taking on this main responsibility is essential.
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