Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal
A coxswain commands and navigates a commercial vessel under 12 metres in length, operating within the limits of sheltered and inshore waters, that is, in waters within 5 nautical miles from the coast.
As master of a small fishing or trading vessel, they are responsible for supervising other crew and passengers.
They are also expected to lead a crew and make decisions under pressure, such as taking appropriate actions in an emergency.
Other tasks for a coxswain include maintaining the operations of engines (less than 100 kW), updating vessel logbooks, assisting in mooring and unmooring vessels and keeping watch.
Commercial vessels under the command of a coxswain can include passenger vessels, charter vessels, water taxis, tourist craft, and fishing vessels.
MAR10424 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
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.
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.
Units of Competency
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| MARC037 | Operate inboard and outboard motors |
| MARF028 | Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel |
| MARF029 | Meet work health and safety requirements |
| MARF060 | Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
| MARI003 | Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres |
| MARJ006 | Follow environmental work practices |
| MARK007 | Handle a vessel up to 12 metres |
| MARN008 | Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Coxswain Grade 1 NC as defined in the Marine Order 505.
AMSA certification of competency will require achievement of:
- MAR10424 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
- Meeting the medical requirements as specified in Marine Order 505 and
- Assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) conducted on a vessel ≥5.0 m in length.
- Sea Service as specified in Marine Order 505 – you must have completed either:
- 10 days qualifying sea service on a vessel with a completed AMSA task book. Task book can be purchased at SMIT.
- 50 days qualifying sea service on a vessel without an AMSA task book.
Training Calendar and Enrolment Form
AMSA Links for Certificate of Competency Application
Please see below for the upcoming practical training dates:
SMIT Maritime Practical Training Calendar
