Preparing for the ICC Assesment

The assessment forms two parts. One practical component where the following manoeuvres will be assessed:

• Preparation of a yacht for sea, including obtaining weather forecasts and briefing crew
• Basic Engine Checks
• Leaving and returning to a pontoon
• Handle the yacht in a confined space
• Mooring
• Man Overboard Recovery

The theory assessment will take the form of a short-written paper. You’ll be assessed on the following:

• Can identify: Day Shapes, Night Lights, Sound Signal (both in good visibility and in fog)
• International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
• Buoyage
• Navigation and Chartwork, including: Plot a fix, Calculate Course to Steer, Read Latitude, Longitude and bearings, measure distance

Pre-Assessment Work

Prior to the assessment you should review the following documents which will help you prepare:

• COLREGS Knowledge Required
• Test yourself – Have you done your homework
• Practical Assessment Format