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Approved training programmes

Member States
AT Austria
Training programme name Diploma title or certificates awarded Qualification type Qualification/specific authorisation to which the diploma/certificate gives access Body awarding the diploma/certificates Year of entry into force of the approval / Issuing date Approval authority
Basic safety training
A model certificate of attendance can be found in the annex to the Austrian legal basis. The last page of this document provides a form that lists the minimum content of a confirmation of passing the training.
Basic safety training
There are no recognised training programmes in Austria, instead the legal basis (§ 19 Schiffsbetriebsverordnung RIS - Schiffsbetriebsverordnung § 19 - Bundesrecht konsolidiert (bka.gv.at)) demands, that the basic safety training is to be carried out by the company that would like to employ the person applying for the deckhand qualification. https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/eli/bgbl/ii/2022/42/P19/NOR40241945?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&Kundmachungsorgan=&Index=&Titel=Schiffsbetriebsverordnung&Gesetzesnummer=&VonArtikel=&BisArtikel=&VonParagraf=19&BisParagraf=&VonAnlage=&BisAnlage=&Typ=&Kundmachungsnummer=&Unterzeichnungsdatum=&FassungVom=02.08.2023&VonInkrafttretedatum=&BisInkrafttretedatum=&VonAusserkrafttretedatum=&BisAusserkrafttretedatum=&NormabschnittnummerKombination=Und&ImRisSeitVonDatum=&ImRisSeitBisDatum=&ImRisSeit=Undefined&ImRisSeitForRemotion=Undefined&ResultPageSize=100&Suchworte=&Position=1&SkipToDocumentPage=true&ResultFunctionToken=28998ed1-2589-4aa0-b0f7-73433a846ffe
The training has to be carried out by qualified instructors on a craft or a suitable shore facility, so that the practical elements of the training in particular can be taught under realistic conditions. After completing the basic safety training, the employer or, if there is no employment relationship, the person in charge of the craft/shore facility must issue a confirmation of passing the training. - Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie Abteilungen IV/ W1 und IV/ W2
BE Belgium
Training programme name Diploma title or certificates awarded Qualification type Qualification/specific authorisation to which the diploma/certificate gives access Body awarding the diploma/certificates Year of entry into force of the approval / Issuing date Approval authority
Basisopleiding Veiligheid voor Deksmannen
Getuigschrift
Operational level Basic safety training
The certificate is given after having completed the basic safety training according to national requirements, and gives access to the operational level, entry level IWT as deckhand. https://syntra-mvl.be/nl/opleidingen/transport-logistiek/binnenvaart/veiligheid-voor-deksmannen
Syntra Midden-Vlaanderen
Flanders, Belgium
 in force 2022 Departement Mobiliteit en Openbare Werken (DMOW), afdeling Beleid – Dept. Of Mobility and Public Works, Policy division
Basisopleiding Veiligheid voor Deksmannen
Getuigschrift
Operational level Basic safety training
The certificate is given after having completed the basic safety training according to national requirements, and gives access to the operational level, entry level IWT as deckhand.
BRABO Academy
Flanders, Belgium
 in force 2022 Departement Mobiliteit en Openbare Werken (DMOW), afdeling Beleid – Dept. Of Mobility and Public Works, Policy division
Basisopleiding Veiligheid voor Deksmannen
Getuigschrift
Operational level Basic safety training
The certificate is given after having completed the basic safety training according to national requirements, and gives access to the operational level, entry level IWT as deckhand.
Antwerp Maritime Academy
Flanders, Belgium
 in force 2023 Departement Mobiliteit en Openbare Werken (DMOW), afdeling Beleid – Dept. Of Mobility and Public Works, Policy division
Basic safety training
There is no model of certificate of attendance.
Basic safety training
Flanders, Belgium The list of approved basic safety training programmes can be found under the following link: https://www.vlaanderen.be/binnenvaart All approved basic safety programmes must comply with the full CESNI-standard, as transposed in the regional legislation
 - Departement Mobiliteit en Openbare Werken (DMOW), afdeling Beleid – Dept. Of Mobility and Public Works, Policy division
Basic safety training
Basic safety training
IPEFA - Huy-Waremme
Quai de Compiègne, 4 4500 Huy Belgique ☏ +32 (0)4 279 37 37 ✉︎ pshuy.info@provincedeliege.be
Wallonia, Belgium
 - Service Public de Wallonie Economie, Emploi, Recherche (SPW EER), Département de l’Emploi et de la Formation professionnelle - Public Service of Wallonia Economy, Employment and Research, Departement of Employment and Professional Training Communauté française de Belgique, Ministère de l’Enseignement – French Community of Belgium, Ministry of Education
DE Germany
Training programme name Diploma title or certificates awarded Qualification type Qualification/specific authorisation to which the diploma/certificate gives access Body awarding the diploma/certificates Year of entry into force of the approval / Issuing date Approval authority
Basic safety training
Models of certificates of attendance can be found under the following link: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/binschpersv/BJNR498210021BJNE016800000.html
Basic safety training
The list of approved basic safety training programmes can be found under the following link: https://www.elwis.de/DE/Binnenschifffahrt/Befaehigungsnachweise/Besatzung/Sicherheitsausbildung/Lehrgangsanbieter/Lehrgangsanbieter-node.html CESNI standard There are many other approved providers in Germany. However, these wish to provide basic safety training only for their own staff. Therefore, these providers are not published.
 - Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr - Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (for certificates of qualification referred to in Art. 4) Generaldirektion Wasserstraßen und Schifffahrt - Federal Waterways and Shipping Agency (for certificates of qualification referred to in Art. 5)
FR France
Training programme name Diploma title or certificates awarded Qualification type Qualification/specific authorisation to which the diploma/certificate gives access Body awarding the diploma/certificates Year of entry into force of the approval / Issuing date Approval authority
Basic safety training
There is no model of certificate of attendance Link to the training programme: https://www.institutfluvia.fr/formations-details.php?idformation=3
Basic safety training
Institut Fluvia
8, rue Saint Florentin 75001 PARIS ☏ +33 (0)1 42 60 36 13 ✉︎ contact@institutfluvia.fr
CESNI standard applied
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Basic safety training
There is no model of certificate of attendance Link to the training programme: https://www.surlesflots.com/homme-de-pont
Basic safety training
SARL Surlesflots.com Enseigne FLOTS-FORMATION
9, rue André Ampère 33240 LUGON-ET-L’ILE-DU-CARNAY ☏ +33 (0)6 77 91 52 45 ✉︎ flots-formations@orange.fr
CESNI standard applied
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Basic safety training
There is no model of certificate of attendance Link to the training programme: https://www.bateau-ecole-nerib.com/professionnels/
Basic safety training
Bateau école Nerib
4, place Bir-Hakeim 69003 LYON ☏ +33 (0)6 69 15 18 18 ✉︎ jerome.donnio@bateau-ecole-nerib.com
CESNI standard applied
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Basic safety training
There is no model of certificate of attendance.
Basic safety training
SAS Océan formation
Péniche « Le Mans » face au - 21, Quai de Versailles 44000 NANTES ☏ +33 (0)2 40 12 08 80 ✉︎ nantes@ocean-formation.fr
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Basic safety training
There is no model of certificate of attendance. Link to the training programme: https://www.ocean-formation.com
Basic safety training
SAS Océan formation
5 quai du cdt l’Herminier 44510 LE POULIGUEN ☏ +33 (0)2 40 62 29 19 ✉︎ lepouliguen@ocean-formation.fr
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Basic safety training
There is no model of certificate of attendance. Link to the training programme: https://www.catalins.fr/les-formations/
Basic safety training
Lycée général technologique et professionnel Les Catalins
24, avenue des Catalins 26200 MONTELIMAR ☏ +33 (0)4 75 00 76 76 ✉︎ ce.0260113g@ac-grenoble.fr
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Basic safety training
There is no model of certificate of attendance. Link to the training programme: https://lyc-mathis-schiltigheim.site.ac-strasbourg.fr
Basic safety training
Lycée Professionnel et Industriel Emile Mathis
1, Rue du Dauphiné 67300 SCHILTIGHEIM ☏ +33 (0)3 88 18 55 18 ✉︎ ce.0670089h@ac-strasbourg.fr
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Basic safety training
There is no model of certificate of attendance. Link to the training programme : http://www.cfa-navigation.fr/
Basic safety training
CFANI (Centre de formation d’apprentis de la navigation intérieure)
43, rue du Général de Gaulle 78490 LE TREMBLAY-SUR-MAULDRE ☏ +33 (0)1 61 39 01 18 ✉︎ cfani@free.fr
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Basic safety training
There is no model of certificate of attendance. Link to the training programme: https://ergo-conseil.com
Basic safety training
ERGO CONSEIL ET AMENAGEMENT
40, Chemin du Gigot 38340 VOREPPE
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Basic safety training
There is non model of certificate of attendance. Link to the training programme: http://www.acfi-action-formation-formation.com/
Basic safety training
ACFI - ACTION FORMATION INCENDIE
3, rue des Murailles 44430 LE LOROUX
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Basic safety training
There is no model of certificate of attendance. Link to the training programme: https://www.apuissance2.fr/homme-de-pont
Basic safety training
A puissance 2
43, Galerie Rouget de Lisle 94600 CHOISY-LE-ROI ☏ +33 (0)1 48 84 16 80 ✉︎ bateau.ecole@apuissance2.fr
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HU Hungary
Training programme name Diploma title or certificates awarded Qualification type Qualification/specific authorisation to which the diploma/certificate gives access Body awarding the diploma/certificates Year of entry into force of the approval / Issuing date Approval authority
Biztonsági alapképzés
Képzési igazolás
Operational level Basic safety training
The training certificate is given after having completed the basic safety training according to national requirements. On the basis of the certificate, the competent authority will enter the deckhand qualification on the page of the service record book containing the qualifications completed, when the service record book is issued.
Balatoni Hajózási Zrt. in force 2022 Technológiai és Ipari Minisztérium Hajózási Hatósági Főosztály
Biztonsági alapképzés
Képzési igazolás
Operational level Basic safety training
The training certificate is given after having completed the basic safety training according to national requirements. On the basis of the certificate, the competent authority will enter the deckhand qualification on the page of the service record book containing the qualifications completed, when the service record book is issued.
DMR Service Bt. in force 2022 Technológiai és Ipari Minisztérium Hajózási Hatósági Főosztály
Biztonsági alapképzés
Képzési igazolás
Operational level Basic safety training
The training certificate is given after having completed the basic safety training according to national requirements. On the basis of the certificate, the competent authority will enter the deckhand qualification on the page of the service record book containing the qualifications completed, when the service record book is issued.
Gáthy Gergely E.V. in force 2022 Technológiai és Ipari Minisztérium Hajózási Hatósági Főosztály
Biztonsági alapképzés
Képzési igazolás
Operational level Basic safety training
The training certificate is given after having completed the basic safety training according to national requirements. On the basis of the certificate, the competent authority will enter the deckhand qualification on the page of the service record book containing the qualifications completed, when the service record book is issued.
Zoltán Gőzös Közhasznú Alapítvány in force 2022 Technológiai és Ipari Minisztérium Hajózási Hatósági Főosztály
Biztonsági alapképzés
Képzési igazolás
Operational level Basic safety training
The training certificate is given after having completed the basic safety training according to national requirements. On the basis of the certificate, the competent authority will enter the deckhand qualification on the page of the service record book containing the qualifications completed, when the service record book is issued.
Best in Sailing Kft. in force 2023 Technológiai és Ipari Minisztérium Hajózási Hatósági Főosztály
Biztonsági alapképzés
Képzési igazolás
Operational level Basic safety training
The training certificate is given after having completed the basic safety training according to national requirements. On the basis of the certificate, the competent authority will enter the deckhand qualification on the page of the service record book containing the qualifications completed, when the service record book is issued.
Projen Kft. in force 2023 Technológiai és Ipari Minisztérium Hajózási Hatósági Főosztály
Biztonsági alapképzés
Képzési igazolás
Operational level Basic safety training
The training certificate is given after having completed the basic safety training according to national requirements. On the basis of the certificate, the competent authority will enter the deckhand qualification on the page of the service record book containing the qualifications completed, when the service record book is issued.
Budapesti Gépészeti Szakképzési Centrum Magyar Hajózási Technikum in force 2023 Technológiai és Ipari Minisztérium Hajózási Hatósági Főosztály
Biztonsági alapképzés
Képzési igazolás
Operational level Basic safety training
The training certificate is given after having completed the basic safety training according to national requirements. On the basis of the certificate, the competent authority will enter the deckhand qualification on the page of the service record book containing the qualifications completed, when the service record book is issued.
Autoinfo Hungary EC. in force 2023 Technológiai és Ipari Minisztérium Hajózási Hatósági Főosztály
Biztonsági alapképzés
Képzési igazolás
Operational level Basic safety training
The training certificate is given after having completed the basic safety training according to national requirements. On the basis of the certificate, the competent authority will enter the deckhand qualification on the page of the service record book containing the qualifications completed, when the service record book is issued.
Dajkahajó Kft. in force 2023 Technológiai és Ipari Minisztérium Hajózási Hatósági Főosztály
NL Netherlands
Training programme name Diploma title or certificates awarded Qualification type Qualification/specific authorisation to which the diploma/certificate gives access Body awarding the diploma/certificates Year of entry into force of the approval / Issuing date Approval authority
Basic safety training
Basic safety training
The list of approved basic safety training programmes can be found under the following link: https://www.cbr.nl/nl/beroepsexamens/binnenvaart/nl/vaardocumenten-vergunningen-en-diplomas/certificaat-basisopleiding-veiligheid-deksman.htm Training programme in accordance with Directive (EU) 2017/2397
 - OCW (together with I&W) CBR
RO Romania
Training programme name Diploma title or certificates awarded Qualification type Qualification/specific authorisation to which the diploma/certificate gives access Body awarding the diploma/certificates Year of entry into force of the approval / Issuing date Approval authority
Basic safety training program
Basic safety training program
Operational level Basic safety training
Competences required for trainee boatman qualification UE CERTIFICATE FOR TRAINEE BOATMAN
CERONAV - Galați subsidiary
Port street no. 54A, Galați
 issued 16/05/2022 Romanian Naval Authority
Basic safety training
Example of a model of certificate of attendance (CERONAV): https://files.ccr-zkr.org/Model certificate_BST_Romania.pdf
Basic safety training
The list of approved basic safety training programmes can be found under the following link: https://portal.rna.ro/SiteAssets/servicii/personal-navigant/LISTA%20CURSURI%20SI%20PROGRAME%20APROBATE.pdf The approved training programmes comply with the CESNI standard.
 - Romanian Naval Authority
SK Slovakia
Training programme name Diploma title or certificates awarded Qualification type Qualification/specific authorisation to which the diploma/certificate gives access Body awarding the diploma/certificates Year of entry into force of the approval / Issuing date Approval authority
(SK) Zakladny bezpecnostny vycvik na ziskanie odbornej sp6sobilosti pomocny lodnik I (EN) Basic safety training for obtaining the qualification as deckhand
(SK) Potvrdenie o uspesnom ukonceni zakladneho bezpecnostneho vycviku I (EN) Confirmation of successful completion of basic safety training
Operational level Basic safety training
The confirmation is given after having completed the basic safety training and gives access to the entry level as deckhand.
DGSA Academy, s.r.o. I Zilina in force 2022 Dopravný úrad, Divízia vnútrozemskej plavby / Transport Authority, Inland Navigation Division
(SK) Zakladny bezpecnostny vycvik na ziskanie odbornej sp6sobilosti pomocny lodnik I (EN) Basic safety training for obtaining the qualification as deckhand
(SK) Potvrdenie o uspesnom ukonceni zakladneho bezpecnostneho vycviku I (EN) Confirmation of successful completion of basic safety training
Operational level Basic safety training
The confirmation is given after having completed the basic safety training and gives access to the entry level as deckhand
Zdruienie pre namorne vzdelavanie, O.Z. I Bratislava in force 2023 Dopravný úrad, Divízia vnútrozemskej plavby / Transport Authority, Inland Navigation Division
(SK) Zakladny bezpecnostny vycvik na ziskanie odbornej sp6sobilosti pomocny lodnik I (EN) Basic safety training for obtaining the qualification as deckhand
(SK) Potvrdenie o uspesnom ukonceni zakladneho bezpecnostneho vycviku I (EN) Confirmation of successful completion of basic safety training
Operational level Basic safety training
The confirmation is given after having completed the basic safety training and gives access to the entry level as deckhand
TFLP s.r.o. I ffiohovec in force 2023 Dopravný úrad, Divízia vnútrozemskej plavby / Transport Authority, Inland Navigation Division

Source: CESNI list of approved training programmes, updated March 2026.
European Commission source: https://transport.ec.europa.eu/document/download/ca0f4562-d9b7-4429-be7d-e66028abfaf5_en?filename=List_of_approved_training_programmes.pdf
The « Approval authority » column does not come from that document: it is drawn from the CESNI list of competent authorities, matched by Member State.
These notifications have been made by Member States and do not commit the European Commission; in particular they are without prejudice to the assessment of the compatibility of national legislation with Directive (EU) 2017/2397. Only the Court of Justice of the European Union is competent to authoritatively interpret Union law.

Approved simulators

Member States
BE Belgium
Full Mission Simulator - FULLSI van Fonds voor Rijn- en Binnenscheepvaart
Certificate of qualification as a boatmaster
Approval authority : Ministre wallon de la Mobilité - Walloon Minister of Mobility Departement Mobiliteit en Openbare Werken (DMOW), afdeling Beleid - Dept. Of Mobility and Public Works, Policy division.
NK2 - Schipperswelzijn Straatsburgdok Noordkaai 2, 2030 Antwerpen
DE Germany
Vessel handling simulator
Certificate of qualification as a boatmaster
Simulator is used for examination on management level according to Art. 18 of the Directive 2017/2397 as well as in some training programmes according to Art. 19 of the named Directive Approved training programmes (DE)
Body awarding the diploma/certificates : Generaldirektion Wasserstraßen und Schifffahrt (Federal Waterways and Shipping Agency)
Approval authority : Generaldirektion Wasserstraßen und Schifffahrt - Federal Waterways and Shipping Agency
Entry into force of the approval : 07/03/2022
Stadt Duisburg, Schifferberufskolleg Rhein Bürgermeister-Wendel-Platz 1, 47198 Homberg-Ruhrort-Baerl* * Indicative address, not from the Commission source document
NL Netherlands
Radarsimulator
Specific authorisation for sailing with the aid of radar
Approval authority : CBR
STC Training & Consultancy Lloydstraat 300, 3024 EA Rotterdam Nova College Scheepvaart Almenumerweg 1, 8861 KM Harlingen Kanaalstraat 7, 1975 BA IJmuiden ROC Friese Poort Lange Riet 2, 8321 XA Urk
Binnenvaartsimulator
Certificate of qualification as a boatmaster
Approval authority : CBR
STC Training & Consultancy Lloydstraat 300, 3024 EA Rotterdam Nova College Scheepvaart Almenumerweg 1, 8861 KM Harlingen Kanaalstraat 7, 1975 BA IJmuiden ROC Friese Poort Lange Riet 2, 8321 XA Urk
LNG simulator
Certificate of qualification as an expert on liquid gas
Approval authority : CBR
STC Training & Consultancy Lloydstraat 300, 3024 EA Rotterdam Transafe B.V. Postbus 11, 3340 AA Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht Maritiem Instituut Willem Barentsz Postbus 26, 8880 AA West-Terschelling
RO Romania
Navigation Simulator for the inland waterways
Certificate of qualification as a boatmaster
Body awarding the diploma/certificates : Romanian Naval Authority
Entry into force of the approval : 07/03/2025
UNIVERSITY OF CRAIOVA - Faculty of Mechanics-Department of Engineering and Management of Tehnological Systems Drobeta-Turnu Severin Street Călugăreni no. 1, Drobeta- Turnu Severin

Source: CESNI list of approved simulators (Article 21), updated May 2026.
These notifications have been made by Member States and do not commit the European Commission; in particular they are without prejudice to the assessment of the compatibility of national legislation with Directive (EU) 2017/2397. Only the Court of Justice of the European Union is competent to authoritatively interpret Union law.

Approved doctors

Member States
AT Austria
National list of approved doctors View the national list
BE Belgium
National list of approved doctors
A list of approved doctors is available on the Flemish Region's website:
View the national list
National list of approved doctors
Information on recognised doctors in the Walloon Region can be found on the Walloon Region's website:
View the national list
CH Switzerland
Arbeitsmedizinisches Zentrum Basel (azb ag)
Güterstrasse 107 4133 Pratteln
☏ +41 (0)61 821 82 60
CZ Czechia
National list of approved doctors
Database of doctors of the Czech Medical Chamber:
View the national list
There are two groups of specialised doctors who can issue a certificate of medical fitness to employees - the general practitioners and occupational physicians.
General practitioner can issue a certificate to every person (i.e. including any employee whose work is classified as category I - lowest risk work). Occupational physicians issue a certificate of medical fitness in the case of work classified in higher risk categories - II.-IV. (e.g. night work, work with heavy burdens, etc.).
On the above website it’s possible to find a list of general practitioners or occupational physicians by entering the region and specialisation of the doctor one is looking for. It can also be searched by entering the doctor's name.
DE Germany
National list of approved doctors View the national list
FR France
Docteur Carina Abnoun
6, place de l’Homme de Fer 67000 Strasbourg
☏ +33 (0)3 88 32 46 29
Docteur Philippe Guerault
14, place Armes 21170 Saint-Jean-De-Losne
☏ +33 (0)3 80 29 07 14
HU Hungary
National list of approved doctors View the national list
(Hajóorvosok listája)
NL Netherlands
National list of approved doctors View the national list
Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport Medisch adviseur Scheepvaart Postbus 16191 2500 BD Den Haag
☏ +31 (0)88 489 00 00
PL Poland
National list of approved doctors
Each of 16 voivodeships in Poland maintains a list of approved doctors.  A list of voivodeships with contact details is available on the following page:
View the national list
There is also a central online register, where you can find basic information concerning medical doctors in Poland:
rejestr.nil.org.pl
SK Slovakia
National list of approved doctors View the national list
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