Learn the inland navigation rules required for boating across European rivers and canals with this flexible online RYA CEVNI course. Designed for ICC Inland endorsement applicants and inland cruisers, the course provides a straightforward introduction to the rules, signs and signals used throughout Europe’s inland waterways.
Created for anyone planning to navigate inland waterways across Europe, this online course introduces the official CEVNI rules used on rivers, canals and inland ports throughout many European countries. Lessons are designed to explain the regulations clearly, helping students understand how inland navigation differs from coastal boating.
Training covers visual signs and signals, inland buoyage systems, sound signals, vessel conduct and right-of-way rules commonly encountered on European waterways. Students also learn how these regulations apply during inland cruising situations, helping prepare them for safe and legal boating abroad.
Flexible online access allows students to complete both the learning and assessment entirely at their own pace from anywhere. Once ready, students can complete the official 30-question multiple-choice test online, with results provided immediately after completion. Passing the assessment allows students to add the Inland endorsement to their International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
Training takes place fully online, allowing students to complete the course and assessment from home or while travelling. Lessons can be accessed using a computer or tablet with internet access, making the course easy to fit around existing commitments.
Knowledge gained during the course applies to inland waterways across Europe including countries such as France, Germany and the Netherlands. Understanding CEVNI regulations is essential for many inland cruising routes and helps prepare boaters for safer navigation abroad.
No previous boating or navigation experience is required before taking this course. Training is suitable for both experienced skippers and those completely new to inland waterways.
Students simply need a computer or tablet with reliable internet access to complete the online training and assessment. The course focuses specifically on inland navigation rules rather than wider boating theory.
Training is designed to make inland navigation rules clear and approachable, helping students prepare confidently for European cruising requirements without unnecessary complexity. Flexible online access allows learners to study at their own pace while completing the official assessment entirely online.
Courses follow recognised RYA standards while using structured lessons and practical examples to explain inland regulations clearly. Students benefit from a convenient learning process that provides immediate assessment results and supports progression towards ICC Inland endorsement requirements.
CEVNI stands for Code Européen des Voies de la Navigation Intérieure, which is the standard set of navigation rules used on inland waterways across many European countries.
The rules cover signs, signals, buoyage and vessel conduct used on rivers and canals, helping boaters navigate safely and legally while cruising inland waterways abroad.
Yes. Passing the CEVNI assessment is normally required when applying to add the Inland category to an International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
This endorsement allows boaters to operate on inland waterways in many European countries where CEVNI regulations apply.
Yes. Both the learning materials and official assessment are completed fully online, allowing students to study and take the test from anywhere.
Flexible access means lessons can be completed at your own pace using a computer or tablet with internet access.
Most students complete the course and assessment within 1–2 hours depending on previous boating experience and study pace.
Because the training is self-paced, students can pause and return to lessons whenever needed before completing the final assessment.
The official test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions covering inland navigation signs, signals, buoyage and waterway regulations.
Students need to achieve at least 24 correct answers to pass the assessment successfully and receive their pass confirmation.
Assessment results are provided immediately after completing the online test, allowing students to know straight away whether they have passed.
Successful completion generates the confirmation needed when updating or applying for ICC Inland endorsement documentation.
No previous boating or navigation knowledge is required before taking the course. Lessons are designed to explain inland navigation rules clearly for beginners as well as experienced skippers.
The course focuses specifically on inland regulations rather than broader boating qualifications or advanced navigation theory.
CEVNI regulations are used across many European inland waterways including routes in France, Germany, the Netherlands and several other countries.
Understanding these rules is important for anyone planning to cruise inland rivers and canals outside the UK.
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