Sussex Yacht Club has a number of individuals qualified to assess members for an ICC for power, sail, inland & coastal.
The standard required for the issue of an International Certificate of Competence is broadly equivalent to that of Day Skipper Practical and is assessed by the examiner aboard the candidates own boat.
The full details of the oral/written & practical tests are contained in the RYA ICC Application form.
What are the requirements for taking an ICC test at SYC?
1. The vessel is to be provided by the member seeking assessment. The vessel must be in the same category as the ICC is required, eg:
- Power up to 10m
- Power up to 24m
- Sail up to 24m
2. The member must satisfy him/herself that the boat is:
- Suitable in design and construction for the purposes of taking the ICC test
- Maintained in good condition
- Equipped with the necessary safety & emergency equipment and which is in good working order
3. The member shall be responsible for the selection of crew on the day, which shall be sufficiently competent and strong to undertake crewing duties to enable the member to complete the practical exercises of the ICC test. A minimum of two crew is recommended.
4. The member shall be responsible for providing a safety brief, covering the location and operation of the boat’s safety equipment, to the crew and ICC Tester on the day.
5. The safety equipment set out for Coastal Waters in section 6.1.3 of the Reeds Nautical Almanac shall be carried on board the boat during the ICC test.
6. The boat is required to hold adequate insurance and in particular to hold insurance against third party claims in the sum of at least £2,000,000.
The ICC Tester will ask to see the insurance certificate on the day of the test.
Nothing done by Sussex Yacht Club or the ICC Tester can reduce the responsibility of the boat nor will it make the Club or the ICC Tester responsible for any loss, damage, death or personal injury, however it may have occurred, as a result of the boat taking part in an ICC test.
7. In order to complete the written/oral test, the member shall provide chart & plotting instruments on the day of the ICC test.
How long will the ICC test last?
In normal circumstances, the ICC test will last approximately 4 hours for one candidate.
How many members can take the ICC test at the same time?
A maximum of 3 members may take the ICC test on the same vessel on the same day. In these circumstances the test will last for up to 8 hours.
How much is an ICC test at SYC?
The written/oral and practical ICC test is £200 for up to two members taking the test simultaneously.
In addition, there is a fee of £25 per person to take the CEVNI exam for an Inland ICC.
How much is an ICC?
On successful completion of the ICC test, application is made to the RYA for an ICC certificate. The fee for this is £45 to non-members of the RYA and is free to members of the RYA.
In addition to the ICC test & certificate fee, you will need to provide:
- Passport sized photo
- UK passport number
How do I apply for an ICC test at SYC?
You should complete the SYC ICC Application Form and send it together with your payment to Paula Fox at the SYC Office:
Sussex Yacht Club, 85-89 Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6RE.
Paula will then process your application and arrange test dates.
Download the SYC ICC Application Form ››
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Posted: June 28th 2013
