Twickenham Yacht Club
est. 1897
RYA CEVNI Exam
Cruise Europe's Inland Waterways with Confidence
If you're planning to take a boat onto many of Europe's rivers, canals and inland waterways, you'll need an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) with a CEVNI endorsement.
CEVNI (Code Européen des Voies de la Navigation Intérieure) is the standard set of navigation rules used on inland waterways across much of mainland Europe. Passing the CEVNI test demonstrates that you understand the signs, signals and regulations you'll encounter when cruising abroad.
How it Works
The CEVNI qualification is based on self-study using the RYA European Waterways Regulations (G17) handbook.
Once you're ready, we can arrange your official RYA CEVNI assessment. The multiple-choice test is completed at a time that suits you and, on successful completion, enables you to apply for the Inland Waterways endorsement on your ICC.
Is This Course for Me?
The CEVNI test is ideal if you are:
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Planning to charter a boat on European canals or rivers
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Taking your own boat to mainland Europe
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Applying for an ICC with an Inland Waterways endorsement
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Looking to improve your knowledge of European inland navigation rules
No formal training course is required, although a good understanding of boating and navigation is recommended.
What's Covered?
The assessment tests your knowledge of:
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European navigation signs and marks
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Rules of the road on inland waterways
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Lights and sound signals
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Right of way
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Safe navigation and local regulations
Book Your Assessment
Contact us to arrange your CEVNI assessment or to discuss whether you'll need a CEVNI endorsement for your planned cruising destination.