Anglia Sea Ventures

If you require an ICC for power or sail valid for use on inland waters, you must learn the CEVNI code and sit the CEVNI test. The test can be taken immediately on-line at RYA Interactive after purchasing an enrolment key from this site, or you can defer taking the test for up to 6 months.

Signs, rules and procedures for navigating the European inland waterways are all included within the CEVNI code and in the same way as pleasure craft on coastal waters are expected to abide by the COLREGS, pleasure craft on the inland waterways of Europe, which in places are heavily utilised by commercial traffic are expected to know and follow the CEVNI code. Knowing and abiding by the regulations is the best way to protect yourself and your boat.

The CEVNI on-line test is a short multiple choice paper in two parts. Part 1 is about signs and buoyage and Part 2 is about sound signals, lights and shapes. Fifteen questions are asked in each part, and you must answer at least eleven questions correctly in each part to pass the whole test.

After you pass the on-line exam you can print off a certificate that can be used to apply to have your ICC endorsed for inland waterways (there is not a separate ICC for inland waterways). In addition to the passing the CEVNI test, you must present your existing ICC certificate or a qualifying RYA practical course completion certificate or pass an ICC practical test at an RYA recognised training centre and be eligible to be issued with an ICC.

Previous experience

Knowledge of the CEVNI code is required prior to taking the test.

Duration

The test takes less than 20 minutes to complete. You have a second chance if you do not pass first time.

What's included?

Enrolment key to the on-line test at RYA Interactive. Completion ceertificate on passing the test.

Tuition

There is no tuition included. You will need to obtain knowledge of the CEVNI code before taking the test.

Enrolling on a course

You must purchase an enrolment key from us that will grant you access to the CEVNI test through our own customised area of RYA interactive. You can buy the key on-line through this web site 24/7, 365 days a year so you can start your test right away. Just click on enrol button above to purchase your enrolment key. Instructions on how to login to RYA interactive and take the course are provided with the enrolment key.

Other things you should know

The CEVNI test is taken on-line at RYA Interactive using your web browser. Not all web browers are compatible with RYA Interactive. If you use a PC with Windows 95, NT or better, and you have Internet Explorer 7 or 8, Firefox or Safari as your web browser, you should have no problem using the test. Firefox on a Mac is also compatible.

Click here to view a compatibility guide