This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency to:
- command and operate the engines of a vessel:
- <12 m in length
- with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <100 kW for an inboard engine
- that is not carrying passengers
- that is in sheltered waters or within 5 nautical miles (nm) from point of departure, shore base or aquaculture lease
- command and operate the engines of a vessel:
- as a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nm of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
- with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <100 kW for an inboard engine
- that is not carrying passengers.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Coxswain Grade 2 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
AMSA certification will require:
- achieving MAR10418 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
- sea service consisting of:
- 7 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book or
- 60 days qualifying sea service
- meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
- assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) conducted on a vessel ≥5.0 m in length.
- Watch videos
- Answer questions
- Participate in physical activities & demonstrations
