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CEVNI module 6 of 9

Locks, Bridges, and Narrow Water

Approach discipline, waiting areas, traffic lights, bridge restrictions, and lock etiquette.

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What to know for Locks, Bridges, and Narrow Water

Prepare for locks and bridges without blocking traffic or misreading signals.

Approach discipline, waiting areas, traffic lights, bridge restrictions, and lock etiquette. This module is mapped to the published course boundary for CEVNI and Inland ICC Revision and written as an independent revision aid, not official training material.

Key Points

  • Slow early and read the signals
  • Prepare lines, fenders, and crew positions
  • Do not obstruct waiting areas or commercial traffic
  • Bridge clearances and flow can change risk

Last reviewed: 6 July 2026 by Compass Revision curriculum review

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