The ICC CEVNI Test
Anyone requiring an ICC valid for inland waters must pass the CEVNI Test. The test can be arranged through a RYA recognised training centre or an affiliated club authorised to carry out the test.
A valid ICC is often required for cruising Europe’s inland waters. To validate your ICC (International Certificate of Competence) for inland waters you must take the CEVNI test, which checks your knowledge of the rules and signs that skippers of pleasure craft are expected to know and follow.
The RYA ICC CEVNI test is a multiple choice paper. Costs for the CEVNI test will vary between training centres and you can choose whether to take the test at the training centre or remotely from home or anywhere in the world.
The "RYA European waterways regulations (the CEVNI rules explained)" publication G17 provides the information you need to learn the code in a clear and concise way - a sample paper can be found at the back of the book.
Arranging to take the CEVNI test online
It is possible to take your CEVNI test online, anywhere, anytime as an alternative to the paper-based test.
You can practise the test before taking it for real by going to our RYA Interactive site and clicking "Try the test". You can try the practise test as many times as you like and your score won't be recorded.
When you feel ready to take the real test, you can find a CEVNI test centre using the 'Take a Course Near You' search on this page, through which you can arrange access to the online CEVNI test.
Once you have completed the CEVNI test, you will be told immediately whether you have been successful or not. Follow the on-screen instructions for details of how to get your ICC validated for inland waters.
Arranging to take the paper based test
To arrange to take a paper based test, you will need to find a convenient CEVNI test centre using 'Take a Course Near You' search on this page.
Once you have taken the test, the training centre / club will confirm your successful completion of the test by signing the relevant section of the ICC application form - there is no separate certificate.
Send your signed application form together with the other items required for your application or renewal to the RYA Certification Department.
In addition to the passing the CEVNI test, for an ICC to be issued you must present a qualifying RYA practical course completion certificate or pass an ICC assessment at an RYA recognised training centre and be eligible to be issued with an ICC.
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