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Boat handling

What is the ICC best described as?

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Evidence of competence for pleasure craft when requested abroad

The ICC is category-specific evidence, not universal permission. Match it to boat, place and acceptance; revise separate-certificate-icc-and-acceptance.

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Reviewed by Richard Moore on . This answer is scoped to united kingdom and general recreational seamanship; check the current chart, publication, local rules and official operational guidance before acting afloat.

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What is the ICC best described as?