Description
The RYA CEVNI Test (Code Européen des Voies de Navigation Intérieure) is a short, multiple-choice assessment designed to ensure boaters understand the rules and signage used on inland waterways across Europe.
If you’re planning to cruise rivers, canals, or lakes in countries such as France, Germany, or the Netherlands, passing the CEVNI test is a legal requirement for obtaining an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) with inland endorsement.
What is covered in the test?
The RYA CEVNI Test is based on the official RYA CEVNI Handbook, which we recommend studying in advance. It is taken online and typically takes around 30 minutes to complete.
Key topics include:
- Visual signs and symbols (buoys, boards, lights)
- Sound signals and communication protocols
- Navigation rules and priorities
- Safety and conduct on inland waterways
- Environmental responsibilities
RYA Interactive Course Access Details
Access to the RYA Interactive panel is typically issued automatically, although there might be a brief delay with certain orders. However, this issue will be resolved by the end of the next working day at the latest.
To grant access to your online course, we are required to share some of your personal data with the RYA through your RYA Interactive user profile. A third party, Learning Pool, hosts and maintains this online learning portal. They exclusively use your personal information for the purpose of facilitating your course.
Your name and email address will be entered on RYA Interactive in order to create your user account. During your initial access to the site, you will be prompted to provide your address and date of birth.
You will have one year of access to the site to complete your online course. During this period, your personal information will be stored on the RYA site. The information will only be accessed by the training centre and RYA solely for course management.
Upon course completion, your name, email, birthdate, and address will be sent to RYA to record the certification. This information allows RYA record your certification, update any existing records. As well as verify your certificate when necessary.
Full details of how the RYA will deal with your personal information will be displayed when you first access RYA Interactive.
All RYA courses are supplied by the RYA Registered Training Centre “Wavelength Training Ltd” at our address in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland or through the RYA Interactive training site.
