#32026D1179EU Recognition of Serbian Inland Navigation Qualifications
AI-generated summary for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. See the original source for the authoritative text.
The decision allows certain Serbian inland navigation documents to be recognised across the EU. This covers certificates of qualification based on exams run under a Serbian administrative authority, as well as Serbian service record books and logbooks. The practical effect is that boatmasters and deck crew working in inland navigation can use these Serbian documents for EU recognition, making cross-border work and compliance checks easier for operators. Recognition does not cover Serbian training-programme approvals, which are expected to be assessed separately later.
AI-generated summary. May contain errors. Refer to official sources for legal decisions.
Key Changes
- Recognises Serbian inland navigation qualification certificates based on administrative examinations
- Recognises Serbian service record books and logbooks for EU inland navigation purposes
- Leaves recognition of Serbian training programmes for a separate future assessment
Obligations
What this law requires
EU competent authorities must recognise Serbian inland navigation certificates of qualification where the certificate is based on an examination organised under the responsibility of a Serbian administrative authority.
EU competent authorities must recognise service record books issued by Serbian authorities for inland navigation deck crew members.
EU competent authorities must recognise logbooks issued by Serbian authorities for inland navigation vessels or operations covered by Directive (EU) 2017/2397 recognition rules.
Recognition granted by this decision does not extend to Serbian training-programme approvals; operators and competent authorities should not treat such approvals as recognised under this decision.