Cargo handling, stowage and passenger transport

On operational level this covers the knowledge and skills related to the following main tasks of the boatman:

• The boatman should be able to assist the management of the craft in the preparation, stowage and monitoring of cargo during loading and unloading operations.
• The boatman should 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 of Regulation (EU) No 1177/20101.

On management level this covers the knowledge and skills related to the following main tasks of the boatmaster:

• The boatmaster should be able to plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing, unloading and care of cargoes during the voyage.
• The boatmaster should be able to plan and ensure the stability of the craft.
• The boatmaster should 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 of Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010.