If you plan to spend any time on the River Rance or any other inland waterways in France and the rest of Europe you must hold a CEVNI endorsement on your International Certificate of Competence.
CEVNI stands for Code Européen des Voies de Navigation Intérieure. It is the code governing navigation on the interconnected European inland waterways and is the basis of the various countries’ own regulations.
Knowing and abiding by the regulations is the best way to protect yourself and your boat.
If you require an ICC valid for use on inland waters, you must learn the CEVNI code and sit the CEVNI test.
The CEVNI test is a short multiple choice paper.
Successful completion of the test will result in the signing of the relevant section of your ICC application form - there is no separate certificate. In addition to the passing the CEVNI test, you must present 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.
If you’d like to find out more about taking your CEVNI test (a legal requirement in Europe’s inland waterways) please click here >>>