Supplement to Directive 2017/2397: Competences, exams, simulators & medical fitness

This procedure establishes detailed standards for the professional competences, knowledge, and skills required for personnel working on inland waterways. It focuses on ensuring a high level of safety and professionalism by standardizing practical examinations and the medical fitness requirements for crew members.

This affects professional sailors and operators of inland waterway vessels. It introduces uniform rules for the approval of simulators used in training and sets clear criteria for medical certifications across the EU.