Activities of Keith TAYLOR related to 2016/0050(COD)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the 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 PDF (992 KB) DOC (139 KB)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) To facilitate mobility, to ensure the safety of navigation and the protection of human life and the environment, it is essential for deck crew members, working on passenger or bunkering vessels, especially persons in charge of emergency situations on board passenger vessels and persons involved in the bunkering of liquefied natural gas-fuelled vessels to hold certificates of qualification proving their qualifications. For efficient enforcement, they should carry such certificates while exercising their occupation.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Directive, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to adopt decisions approving measures proposed by the Commission should consider proposing measures based on cooperation withe Member States with respect to requirements for the competence for specific risks on certain stretches of inland waterways.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) Existing legislation may need to be complemented to ensure a coherent, fair and just application, including of Council Directive 2014/112/EU1a; in view of technological developments, the introduction of electronic logbooks and tachographs to ensure the proper application of working and rest time rules in inland waterways should be considered. __________________ 1a Council Directive 2014/112/EU of 19 December 2014 implementing the European Agreement concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time in inland waterway transport, concluded by the European Barge Union (EBU), the European Skippers Organisation (ESO) and the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) Text with EEA relevance (OJ L 367, 23.12.2014, p. 86)
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) The Commission should ensure a level playing field for all seafarers working on or engaged in exclusive and regular trade in the Union and should stop any downward spiral in salaries and discriminatory practices on grounds of nationality and/or place of residence or flag of registration.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) As the unions representing the inland waterway sector maintain that gender-based violence and hostility constitute main barriers for women's access to the sector, those issues need urgent attention from the Commission and the Member States.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. This Directive applies to deck crew members, persons who are involved in the operation of bunkering vessels using liquefied natural gas as fuel and passenger navigation expdeck crew memberts of the following vessels on any Union inland waterway:
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘deck crew members’ means persons involved in the operation of a vessel navigating on Union inland waterways carrying out tasks related to navigation, cargo and passenger handling, stowage, maintenance or repair, with the exception of persons solely assigned to the operation of the engines, electrical and electronic equipment;
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘boatmaster’ means a deck crew member qualified to sail a vessel on the Member States’ inland waterways and who has nauticafull responsibility for the vessel, the crew and the cargo;
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘competence’ means the proven ability to use knowledge and skills required by, skills and personal, social and/or methodological abilities in relation to the established standards for the proper performance of tasks necessary for the operation of inland waterway vessels;
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex II – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
- assist the vessel’s management in providing services to passengers, including special measures for persons with reduced mobility (PRMs).
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.3 – indent 3
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.3 – indent 3
- plan and ensure the safe transport of passengers and their care during the voyage, including persons with reduced mobility (PRMs).
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.7 – Title
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.7 – Title
Health and safety, passenger rights and environmental protection
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.7 – indent 2
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.7 – indent 2
- maintain safety and security for persons on board and in the case of the presence of passengers, know and initiate the application of relevant passenger rights, including for persons with reduced mobility (PRMs);
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 4 – point 4.1 – indent 2
Annex II – point 4 – point 4.1 – indent 2
- apply safety instructions and take the necessary measures to protect passengers in general, especially in the event of emergencies (e.g. evacuation, damage, collision, running aground, fire, explosion or other situations which may give rise to panic). and take the necessary measures for passengers with specific needs, such as persons with reduced mobility (PRMs);
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 4 – point 4.1 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex II – point 4 – point 4.1 – indent 2 a (new)
- be aware of, advise and be able to meet applicable passenger rights, including on accessibility.