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Council Directive of 9 November 1987 on access to the occupation of carrier of goods by waterway in national and international transport and on the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications for this occupation (87/540/EEC)

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. CHAPTER I Definitions and scope

    1. Article 1.(1) Access to the occupation of carrier of goods by...

    2. Article 2.This Directive shall not apply to natural persons or undertakings...

  3. CHAPTER II Access to the occupation

    1. Article 3.(1) Natural persons or undertakings wishing to pursue the occupation...

    2. Article 4.(1) Member States shall lay down the terms on which...

    3. Article 5.Natural persons who provide proof that before 1 July 1990...

    4. Article 6.(1) Reasons must be given for any decision rejecting an...

  4. CHAPTER III Mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications

    1. Article 7.Member States shall recognize the certificates referred to in the...

    2. Article 8.(1) Where a Member State imposes on its own nationals...

    3. Article 9.(1) Where a Member State imposes certain requirements as to...

    4. Article 10.Articles 7, 8 and 9 shall also apply to nationals...

  5. CHAPTER IV Final provisions

    1. Article 11.(1) Member States shall bring into force the measures necessary...

    2. Article 12.This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

  6. Signature

    1. ANNEX

      LIST FOF THE SUBJECTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3 (2) FOR WHICH PROOF OF PROFESIONAL COMPETENCE MUST BE PROVIDED

      1. The knowledge to be taken into consideration for recognition of...

      2. A. Subjects of which a satisfactory knowledge is required in the...

        1. 1. Law

        2. 2. The commercial and financial management of an undertaking

        3. 3. Access to the market

        4. 4. Technical standards and technical aspects of operation

        5. 5. Safety

      3. B. Subjects of which a knowledge is required in the case...

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