Journey planning, category I. competencies

Title of exam subject: Journey planning, Category I competencies

Exam Type: Case Study Exam

The following basic data will be specified in the supplement of the task:

Basic parameters of the vessel
Tonnage certificate of vessel
Port of departure and destination of the planned journey
Parameters of bridges along the route
Parameters of locks on the route
Parameters of critical shallow fords on the route
Start date of the journey
Water level on the starting day and reports on its expected changes
Measure of goods to be loaded
Loading capacities of ports
Operating mode of the ship (A1, A2, B)
Information, introduction part of the vessel’s logbook
Information on rest periods of ship's personnel
Draught survey report of the vessel taken when the ship is still unloaded
Vessel fuel tank saturation data
Consumption norm of the ship (still water, upstream, downstream)
Notices to shipper issued
Data for the classification of the waterway

The task should include crossing a border, a bridge and a lock. It should also include a free-flowing section, and one (on) in which there is no flow (canal). The minimum shipping time that must be included in your itinerary is 72 hours.

Knowledge that requires special knowledge (for large convoys, „Exam for a critical stretch of waterway”, radar, LNG) cannot be required during the exam. If such knowledge is required for the calculation or theory test, it must be made available to the candidate and his or her use of the data obtained must be assessed.

Sample task >> (HUN)

The specific task received in the exam is assessed by evaluating the competency elements in the table below.

The total time available to develop the task is 4 hours.

The examiner must evaluate 10 elements.

The candidate can achieve a maximum of 10 points for each item.

In order to pass the exam, the candidate must achieve at least 7 points out of 10 for each element.

Application for the exams

EXAM ITEMS
1.	Navigate on European inland waterways including locks and lifts according to navigation agreements with the agent.
2.	Take account of technical structures and profiles of the waterways, and take precautions.
3.	Ensure safe manning of craft in accordance with the applicable rules.
4.	Take action to protect the craft’s watertight integrity.
5.	Respect specific requirements for transport of cargo and passengers.
6.	Compose stowage plans including knowledge of loading cargoes and ballast systems in order to keep hull stress within acceptable limits.
7.	Control loading and unloading procedures with regard to safe transport.
8.	Respect the effect on trim and stability of cargoes and cargo operations.
9.	Check the effective tonnage of the craft, use stability and trim diagrams and stress calculating equipment, including ADB (Automatic Data-Base) to check a stowage plan.
10.	Communicate with passengers in emergency situations.
11.	Control and monitor validity of the craft’s certificate and other documents relevant to the craft and its operation.
12.	Comply with safety regulations during all working procedures by using relevant safety measures in order to avoid accidents.