Qualification criteria and training for Commission inspectors
Article 7
1. Commission inspectors shall have appropriate qualifications, including sufficient theoretical and practical experience in maritime security. This shall normally include: (a) a good understanding of maritime security and how it is applied to the operations being examined; (b) a good working knowledge of security technologies and techniques; (c) a knowledge of inspection principles, procedures and techniques; (d) a working knowledge of the operations being examined. 2. In order to qualify for Commission inspections, Commission inspectors shall have successfully completed training to carry out such inspections. In the case of national inspectors the training necessary for them to act as Commission inspectors shall: (a) be accredited by the Commission; (b) be initial and recurrent; (c) ensure a standard of performance adequate for the purposes of controlling whether security measures are implemented in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 725/2004 and Directive 2005/65/EC. 3. The Commission shall ensure that Commission inspectors fulfil the criteria set out in paragraphs 1 and 2.