This Directive shall apply to all boatmasters of inland-waterway vessels: self-propelled barges, tugs, pusher craft, barges, pushed convoys or side-by-side formations, intended for the transport of goods or passengers ...
The steersman must be able to cast the stern anchor(s) without leaving his seat. This requirement shall not apply to vessels of pushed trains or breasted-up formations not exceeding 86 m in length. ... In order to be authorized to propel breasted-up formations, vessels must: ... be equipped with appliances which in number and layout ensure that the formation of powered and propelled vessels remains securely breasted-up whether laden or unladen.
