The RYA CEVNI Online Course and Test is essential for anyone planning to cruise the rivers and canals of Europe. Required for adding the Inland endorsement to your International Certificate of Competence (ICC), this course ensures you understand the specific rules, signs and signals used on European inland waterways.
Delivered entirely online, the course allows you to study at your own pace and complete the official CEVNI test from anywhere in the UK. It’s the fastest and most convenient way to prepare for safe and legal inland cruising in Europe.
CEVNI (Code Européen des Voies de la Navigation Intérieure) is the official set of navigation rules governing inland waterways across many European countries. The RYA CEVNI Online Course prepares you for the mandatory test required when applying for an ICC Inland endorsement.
You’ll receive everything you need to prepare for the CEVNI test online, with official RYA content and clear explanations throughout.
On completion, you’ll be fully prepared to take the CEVNI test and demonstrate your understanding of European inland navigation rules.
The RYA CEVNI Online Course is designed for anyone planning to navigate European inland waterways and who needs to add the Inland category to their International Certificate of Competence.
Many European countries require CEVNI certification for inland navigation, making this course an essential step before travelling abroad.
No previous boating or navigation experience is required to take the RYA CEVNI Online Course and Test.
The course focuses specifically on inland navigation rules rather than practical boat handling skills, making it accessible to all levels — from experienced coastal skippers to those new to European inland waterways.
The RYA CEVNI course is designed to be completed quickly and efficiently, allowing you to prepare for inland cruising without lengthy study.
Test results are provided immediately upon completion.
The RYA CEVNI Online Course and Test can be completed entirely online from anywhere in the UK.
The knowledge gained applies to inland waterways across Europe, including countries such as France, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and many others.
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