ICC International Certificate of Competence

Bisham Abbey Sailing and Navigation School is an RYA appointed test centre for the International Certificate of Competence (I.C.C.). The ICC is required by some European countries for certain categories of pleasure craft for both coastal and inland waterways use.  In some countries compulsory certificates are required of nationals simply because officials expect to see such a certificate.  The test is available for either coastal or inland waters. We are able to offer both tests at Bisham Abbey Sailing and Navigation School. I.C.C. application forms are available at the bottom of this page or we can send you a copy. Whilst some training will be given during the day of the test some previous boat handling experience and knowledge of regulations, (pilotage and navigation - for coastal ICC), (CEVNI* regulations - for inland ICC) are required. *CEVNI = Code Européen des Voies de la Navigation Intérieure. 

If you are confident that your knowledge and skills are to the required standard, the test should present few problems. Some training on both practical and theoretical skills will be given during the test to help raise you to the required standard.   For inland candidates the European Waterways Regulation booklet can be ordered from us and sent to you prior to your course. The ICC form should be completed on the day of the test.

If your knowledge and skills are minimal further time and training will be required, indeed for the coastal qualification we would recommend first taking the RYA Day Skipper shore-based course available at our Centre.