ICC - What is it?

Until recently there has been very little legislation imposed upon powerboat owners and drivers. This is, however, a rapidly changing arena with the growth of European Union regulations and the creation of the ‘International Certificate Of Confidence’ (I.C.C.).

Not all countries require the I.C.C., however, it is generally accepted that if you intend driving a boat in European waters you will need an I.C.C. certificate. This has meant that many people who have been using powerboats for years now need an I.C.C. in order to hire or use their own boat abroad.

The I.C.C. is subdivided into a ‘Coastal’ and ‘Inland’ certificate (CEVNI Test) depending on where you intend to drive or hire your boat. It is therefore very important that you know the classification of the water you intend using when on the continent.  I.C.C.’s can only be run by licensed RYA centres and where a coastal endorsement is required you will need to find a centre on the coast that runs the appropriate course.  Certificates are issued by the RYA in the UK. There is an admin charge of £38 made payable to RYA to issue both inland and coastal I.C.C.s.

What if I already have a RYA Powerboat certificate?

Powerboat drivers holding the RYA powerboat level II ‘coastal’ certificate can automatically convert that to a coastal I.C.C.

Powerboat drivers holding the RYA Powerboat Level II ‘inland’ certificate and wanting a coastal I.C.C. will need to do the theory half at a coastal location.  Details are available on the RYA website or by contacting them on 0845 345 0400.

All powerboat level II holders wanting an Inland I.C.C. will need to complete the CEVNI* test paper formulated by the RYA.

Holders of other RYA certificates such as yachting or cruising qualifications are recommended to contact the RYA for further information. The RYA can be contacted on 0845 345 0400

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