Council Directive 91/672/EEC of 16 December 1991 on the reciprocal recognition of national boatmasters' certificates for the carriage of goods and passengers by inland waterway

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 16 December 1991 on the reciprocal recognition of national boatmasters'  certificates for the carriage of goods and passengers by inland waterway (91/672/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 75  thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),
Whereas it is appropriate to work for the establishment of common provisions concerning the sailing  of inland waterways vessels on inland waterways in the Community;
Whereas, it is appropriate, as a first step, with a view to promoting free navigation on inland  waterways in the Community, to achieve the reciprocal recognition of national boatmasters'  certificates for the carriage of goods and passengers by inland waterway;
Whereas additional requirements relating to knowledge of local situations may have to be satisfied  for the purposes of navigation on certain inland waterways,