icc assessment

The ICC (or to give it its full title International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft) is a certificate which is intended to provide evidence of competence when requested by officials in foreign countries. Valid for 5 years, it is a test of competence and provides the student with an internationally recognised qualification accepted in many but not all countries.

The ICC is required for charterers and boat owners in Europe, where recognised certificates are increasingly required to confirm the skipper reaches an internationally agreed level of competence. Sometimes a higher certification such as Day Skipper or Yachtmaster will be requested especially for larger boats.

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  • Required experience

    Sufficient knowledge and ability to safely operate a pleasure craft. You should be a competent boat handler with knowledge of IRPCS to the level of RYA Day Skipper.

  • DURATION

    3 hours

  • Minimum age

    16

  • Content

    Please note that this is not a training session but an examination. The assessment includes boat handling, safety and theory knowledge checks. View the full syllabus here.

  • Certificate issuing criteria

    International Certificate of Competence issues as an ICC 10 or ICC 24 depending on the size of the motor vessel used.

    To have an ICC issued you need to complete and submit an application with the RYA here.

  • Format

    This is a direct assessment on your own vessel.