Our dear captains and applicants!
We are glad to share wonderful news with you – our yacht school has passed annual check and accreditation of IYT and received additional and unique possibility to train and issue certificate - International Certificate of Competency (ICC). Only rare IYT schools in Russia can make boast of such possibility. What is ICC? What is this certificate for? And what advantages does it have for captains with International Bareboat Skipper IYT qualification and higher, and for our applicants who pass training on the course International Bareboat Skipper IYT as well? Are you already interested? We tell everything in details below…
What is ICC then?
International Certificate of Competency (ICC) presents a set of standards, developed by Economic Commission Committee of United Nations Organization for Europe. It has international status, recognized worldwide and has categories covering sailing boats (till 24 m), power boats (till 24 m) in inland and open waters. Almost all European countries, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia recognize ICC as the only legitimate state certificate, recognized absolutely by world jurisdictions. Issued certificate is valid for 10 years and can be renewed upon application without attestation.
What is the point of ICC?
Nowadays you need to hold International Certificate of Competency ICC to handle a vessel or charter a yacht in some European countries. This requirement is applied to navigation in territorial Mediterranean waters and some Atlantic coast countries of European continent. Usually ICC is not required in Northern Europe and Scandinavia, but we do recommend you to connect with European country’s authorities to this point before you decide to enter its territorial waters on your vessel.
ICC CEVNI is approved by United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and its regulations are set by resolution #40 on inland waterways of European Union. That is why ICC is recognized internationally, it proves that the holder of this certificate meets all requirements of vessel operator’s competency set out in Resolution #40.
Unlike with International Bareboat Skipper IYT this certificate has a state status and issued by Department of Transportation of the country’s government – European Union member. Th certificate is recognized in all EU countries without and all countries signed International Maritime Convention.
What countries recognize ICC?
The following countries recognize Resolution 40 and officially recognize ICC as a proof of vessel’s captain competency on their territory:
ICC type
There are two principal types of International Certificate of Competency – ICC (handling of vessels in coastal waters of Europe) and ICC with CEVNI (handling of vessels in coastal and inland waters of Europe), that divide on the following types dependently on the type of handled vessel appropriately:
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ICC |
ICC with CEVNI |
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ICC 10m Power Coastal
The possibility to handle a power driven vessel up to 10 meters in open waterways of European region. Engine power is unlimited. |
ICC 10m Power Coastal and Inland CEVNI Endorsement
The possibility to handle a power driven vessel up to 10 meters in open and inland waterways of European region. Engine power is unlimited. |
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ICC 24m Power Coastal
The possibility to handle a power driven vessel up to 24 meters in open waterways of European region. Engine power is unlimited. Maximum gross tonnage till 80 tons. |
ICC 24m Power Coastal and CEVNI Endorsement
The possibility to handle a power driven vessel up to 24 meters in open and inland waterways of European region. Engine power is unlimited. Maximum gross tonnage till 80 tons. |
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ICC 24m Sail & 10m Power Coastal
The possibility to handle a sailing yacht up to 24 meters and a power driven vessel up to 10 meters in open waterways of European region. Engine power is unlimited. Maximum gross tonnage till 80 tons. |
ICC 24m Sail & 10m Power Coastal and CEVNI Endorsement
The possibility to handle a sailing yacht up to 24 meters and a power driven vessel up to 10 meters in open and inland waterways of European region. Engine power is unlimited. Maximum gross tonnage till 80 tons. |
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ICC 24m Sail, 24m Power Coastal
The possibility to handle a sailing yacht and a power driven vessel up to 24 meters in open waterways of European region. Engine power is unlimited. Maximum gross tonnage till 80 tons. |
ICC 24m Sail, 24m Power Coastal and CEVNI Endorsement
The possibility to handle a sailing yacht and a power driven vessel up to 24 meters in open and inland waterways of European region. Engine power is unlimited. Maximum gross tonnage till 80 tons. |
How to hold the given certificate and advantages for captains with license International Bareboat Skipper IYT?
All captains holding qualification International Bareboat Skipper and higher may apply for ICC without additional training and examinations. Type of ICC depends on the category and qualification, correspondence table is given below (completed IYT course and ICC type)
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IYT certificates |
ICC certificates |
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IYT Small Powerboat & RIB Master |
ICC 10m Power Coastal |
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IYT International Flotilla Skipper Sail* |
ICC 24m Sail & 10m Power Coastal |
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IYT International Flotilla Skipper Power* |
ICC 24m Power Coastal |
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IYT International Bareboat Skipper Sail |
ICC 24m Sail & 10m Power Coastal |
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IYT International Bareboat Skipper Power |
ICC 24m Power Coastal |
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IYT Yachtmaster Coastal Sail |
ICC 24m Sail & 10m Power Coastal |
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IYT Yachtmaster Coastal Power |
ICC 24m Power Coastal |
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IYT Yachtmaster Offshore Sail |
ICC 24m Sail & 10m Power Coastal |
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IYT Yachtmaster Ocean |
Depends on experience and miles traveled |
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IYT Master of Yachts Coastal/ Mate 200 Tons Sail |
ICC 24m Sail & 10m Power Coastal |
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IYT Master of Yachts Coastal/ Mate 200 Tons Power |
ICC 24m Power Coastal |
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IYT Master of Yachts Limited Sail |
ICC 24m Sail & 10m Power Coastal |
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IYT Master of Yachts Limited Power |
ICC 24m Power Coastal |
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IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited |
Depends on experience and miles traveled |
In case you want to hold ICC with CEVNI – i.e. certificate for handling a vessel in inland waterways - you will have to complete training and pass examination.