Inland navigation: Council agrees its position on a uniform system of professional qualifications

The Council of the European Union adopted on 7 June 2016 a general approach on a draft directive on the recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation.

The proposal aims to provide new career prospects and promote the mobility of people working in the sector. It sets up a common system of certificates for the entire crew, from apprentices to boatmasters. Holders of such a certificate would then be able to practice their profession on inland waterways across the European Union.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, 6-7 June 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/transport-telecommunications-and-energy-council-6-7-june-2016/

ESO: Background information: Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation and repealing Council Directive 96/50/EC and Council Directive 91/672/EEC http://www.europeansources.info/record/proposal-for-a-directive-of-the-european-parliament-and-of-the-council-on-the-recognition-of-professional-qualifications-in-inland-navigation-and-repealing-council-directive-96-50-ec-and-council-direc/

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