This Decree enters into force on a time to be determined by Royal Decree.

In this Regulation the following terms shall have the following meanings: a. Act: Seafarers Act; b. experience: the period of service expressed in seasons, in a specific position on board of operating sailing ships; c. inland waterways: the inland waterways of the Community net, belonging...

1.For the issue of a Certificate of Competency for the function master sailing with the restriction to sailing ships of less than 500 GT on voyages in the navigation areas I, II and IIIA is required at least: the Certificate of Proficiency Mate Inland Sailing...

This Regulation is quoted as: Regulation Manning Seagoing Sailing Ships.

[Text valid from 01-01-2020] We JULIANA, by the grace of God, Queen of the Netherlands, Princess of Oranje-Nassau, etc., etc., etc. On the recommendation of Our Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management of 1 November 1957, no. 466.089/J./121/ 121/1, Directorate-General of Shipping, also...

When assuming their offices, the officials of the Shipping Inspectorate take the oath or the promissory oath in the hands of Our Minister, that they will faithfully perform the duties of their offices.

1.When a District Head or the Head of the Shipping Inspectorate in Curaçao, respectively Sint Maarten is of the opinion that dangerous goods have been loaded illegally or the stability of the ship is endangered by inefficient loading, he can have the cargo entirely or...

1.The Head of the Shipping Inspectorate is competent to make those inland voyages that are necessary for the proper performance of the service entrusted with him. The Head of the Shipping Inspectorate may authorize the officials assigned to him for the same purpose. Voyages outside...