Winchman-Motorman: required documents
Department: River Fleet (Inland Waterways) · verified 22.07.2026 against editions in force
Required documents
- Winch Operator-Motorman Qualification Certificate (Inland Waterways)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018)
Additional documents
Not mandatory, but they widen the range of suitable vessels and vacancies.
- Union Certificate of Qualification as Deck Crew Member (EU Directive 2017/2397)
- Service Record Book for Inland Navigation (EU Directive 2017/2397)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018)
- Medical Certificate of Fitness for Inland Navigation (EU Directive 2017/2397)Basis: 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)
- Certificate of Knowledge of the Russian Inland Waterway Navigation Rules
- ADN Expert Certificate (Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways)Basis: ADN European Agreement (dangerous goods by inland waterways)
- Training for Tank Vessels Carrying Dangerous Goods (Inland Waterways)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018)
- Winch Operator Qualification Certificate (Inland Waterways)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018)
- Motorman Qualification Certificate (Inland Waterways)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018)
Normative base
- Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018)
- 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)
- ADN European Agreement (dangerous goods by inland waterways)
Frequently asked questions
Which documents are required for the Winchman-Motorman position?
Winch Operator-Motorman Qualification Certificate (Inland Waterways)
Which additional documents improve chances for the Winchman-Motorman position?
Union Certificate of Qualification as Deck Crew Member (EU Directive 2017/2397); Service Record Book for Inland Navigation (EU Directive 2017/2397); Medical Certificate of Fitness for Inland Navigation (EU Directive 2017/2397); Certificate of Knowledge of the Russian Inland Waterway Navigation Rules; ADN Expert Certificate (Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways); Training for Tank Vessels Carrying Dangerous Goods (Inland Waterways); Winch Operator Qualification Certificate (Inland Waterways); Motorman Qualification Certificate (Inland Waterways)
Which normative documents is this list based on?
Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 87 (12.03.2018); 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); ADN European Agreement (dangerous goods by inland waterways)
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