ICC International Certificate of Competence

Many European countries require the skipper of a pleasure craft to be able to provide evidence of his or her competence.The International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (commonly referred to as the International Certificate of Competence - ICC) was originally created to facilitate pleasure navigation.An ICC is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.If a boat owner requires evidence of competence when visiting another European country the ICC will frequently suffice. It can also be useful for people wishing to charter.

To obtain an ICC from the RYA you must be over the age of 16 and eligible to be issued with the certificate. You will also need to provide evidence that you are sufficiently competent to have the certificate issued.The RYA is permitted to issue the ICC to British nationals and residents. The RYA is also permitted to issue the ICC to the nationals of non-UNECE countries and nationals of the USA and Canada.

Which of these categories are validated, depends on the certificates the applicant presents with their application form or in the case of an ICC assessment, the vessel on which the test was completed.

If you have already passed an RYA practical course, your course completion certificate or certificate of competence may help you to obtain an ICC. The RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate can provide evidence of your competence for your ICC application.

Exam fee: £ 55,00