I.C.C.

[Mfc1955]

Can anyone tell me the answer...If going to France do you need the International Certificate of Competence for arrival in coastal ports. At my basic nav course last night the instructor stated that you do not need the ICC for 'just visiting' French harbours, Carteret, Port bail, St. Malo...only if you go inland up the Rance (and elsewhere) do you need the ICC....not sure that he is right ???

 

[longjohnsilver]

He's perfectly correct, although from what I hear some of the French authorities don't seem to know it. Never been asked for it myself.

If you go inland you'll also need the CEVNI endorsement.

 

[DepSol]

If you go to places like dielette and carteret you dont need it actually you wont even get asked for your passport. I go regulary and never been asked for any docs at all.

You can go part way up the Rance without an ICC about as far as the barrage I think may be a bit further.

On the trieste you can go as far as Lezadrieux without it also.

Dom

 

[byron]

Just using the Ports you don't need the ICC. It is only when you go on their inland waterways is there a possibility you may be asked for it.

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[byron]

Interesting side issue here. As the Channel Islands make their own maritime laws (they even still have the trusty blue book for part 1. Reg.) what happens when a C.I. registered vessel enters EEC controlled inland waterways?

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[DepSol]

You have to have proof of ownership, ssr reg, receipt of purchase, ICC docs, part 1 reg, habour authority log book.

Dom

 

[Geoffs]

Wow! Is that 'or' between those items, or 'and'?

What do you need to visit CI from UK?

 

[DepSol]

those are ands you can never carry enough info as they are suspect of CI people trying to sell boats VAT free and always check AFAIAA IMHO etc etc.

From Uk to CI you will need a boat Geoff and enough fuel to get here

oh and good weather usually helps (smothering it in sarcasm here)

Dom

 

[longjohnsilver]

CI visit

A strong stomach and a good sense of humour <G>

 

[DepSol]

Re: CI visit

Who pulled your chain?

If LJS can survive it with a bit of moaning then everyone else is bound to have a great time.

Dom

 

[Steve_D]

Lots of folding documentation with the queens head on is always welcome.

;-)

Steve D

 

[paulineb]

I don't know anyone who has SSR registration AND Part 1 registration - r u making that up to keep us away ??

Pxx

 

[DepSol]

No Pauline something must be affecting your eye sight recently (wouldnt like to say what that is tho!) as that is for going from Gsy to Inland Waterways in France.

SSR is Small Ships Register and nearly everone over here has it. Part 1 reg is still indigenous (sp) to Gsy.

We in Gsy never try to keep anyone away its the crappos (Jersey lot) that do that by giving crap marina facilities and not letting you wsh your boat!

Look forward to meeting any of you lot coming over. Wil show you some nice places to go not where I sent LJS

Dom

 

[longjohnsilver]

Re: CI visit

Only moaning cos of the stomach cramps!!!

Oh and the beer!!!

 

[DepSol]

Re: CI visit

Your only moaning cos I came in after you'd eaten and had a lovely steak sandwich and then told you to stick to the patois.

As a shandy drinker the real Guernsey ale gave you guts ache. You've got too used to your panache and san miguel from supermarket at Cherbourg

Pauline he obviously doesnt go to the nice places you do when you come over ;-)

 

[piratequeen]

On our first cruise of the season last year to Granville we nearly got in very big trouble, as the French have a customs post there. They came round the pontoons looking for foriegn boats 'Aha Monseiur, your papers please?" Well we'd left them at home, the whole lot, passports, blue book, insurance etc. Next thing we've got 4 heavily armed men in the cockpit firing questions at us in very fast French! I don't know what it was that made them eventually shake their heads and go away, but they did mention fines of 10,000 francs and confiscation of the boat. Pretty serious huh? So don't EVER go to France without as many bits of paper as you can lay your hands on.

 

[DepSol]

oh yes I forgot insurance docs aswell.

Dom

 

[longjohnsilver]

To hell and back!! <G> NM

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[DepSol]

Re: To hell and back!! <G> NM

I bet youll come back for more though.

Dom

 

[longjohnsilver]

Re: To hell and back!! <G> NM

Along with a big sigh I have to say that you're absolutely right.

Probably sooner rather than later, once I've stocked up with decent beer and plenty of baked beans!