Dredger Mate: required documents
Department: River Fleet (Inland Waterways) · verified 22.07.2026 against editions in force
Required documents
- Certificate of Knowledge of the Russian Inland Waterway Navigation Rules
- Dredger Mate Diploma (Inland Waterways)
Additional documents
Not mandatory, but they widen the range of suitable vessels and vacancies.
- Basic Safety Training (STCW VIBasis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW VIBasis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (STCW VIBasis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010); SOLAS Convention (Regulation III/10)
- Passenger Vessel Crowd Management Training (Inland Waterways)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018)
- ADN Expert Certificate (Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways)Basis: ADN European Agreement (dangerous goods by inland waterways)
- Electronic Chart Systems Training (Inland Waterways)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018)
- Training for Tank Vessels Carrying Dangerous Goods (Inland Waterways)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018)
- Radar Simulator Training (Inland Waterways)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018)
- Union Certificate of Qualification as Boatmaster (EU Directive 2017Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018)
- Service Record Book for Inland Navigation (EU Directive 2017Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018)
- Medical Certificate of Fitness for Inland Navigation (EU Directive 2017Basis: STCW Convention, Regulation I/9 and Section A-I/9; Russian Ministry of Health Order No. 714n (01.11.2022); MLC 2006, Standard A1.2 (medical certificate)
- Union Certificate of Qualification as Passenger Navigation Expert (EU Directive 2017Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Attestation as First Aider in Passenger Navigation (CCNR)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Attestation as Breathing Apparatus Wearer in Passenger Navigation (CCNR)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Specific Authorisation for Sailing on Inland Waterways with a Maritime Character (code M)
- Certificate of Knowledge of COLREG 1972
- Certificate of Knowledge of the Worldwide Navigational Warning Service
- Management of Change (MoC)
Normative base
- STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- SOLAS Convention (Regulation III/10)
- Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018)
- ADN European Agreement (dangerous goods by inland waterways)
- STCW Convention, Regulation I/9 and Section A-I/9
- Russian Ministry of Health Order No. 714n (01.11.2022)
- MLC 2006, Standard A1.2 (medical certificate)
Frequently asked questions
Which documents are required for the Dredger Mate position?
Certificate of Knowledge of the Russian Inland Waterway Navigation Rules; Dredger Mate Diploma (Inland Waterways)
Which additional documents improve chances for the Dredger Mate position?
Basic Safety Training (STCW VI; Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW VI; Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (STCW VI; Passenger Vessel Crowd Management Training (Inland Waterways); ADN Expert Certificate (Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways); Electronic Chart Systems Training (Inland Waterways); Training for Tank Vessels Carrying Dangerous Goods (Inland Waterways); Radar Simulator Training (Inland Waterways); Union Certificate of Qualification as Boatmaster (EU Directive 2017; Service Record Book for Inland Navigation (EU Directive 2017
Which normative documents is this list based on?
STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010); SOLAS Convention (Regulation III/10); Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018); ADN European Agreement (dangerous goods by inland waterways); STCW Convention, Regulation I/9 and Section A-I/9; Russian Ministry of Health Order No. 714n (01.11.2022); MLC 2006, Standard A1.2 (medical certificate)
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