Master up to 35 Near Coastal

This qualification is suitable for those sailing as Master on vessels up to 35 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or a Mate on vessels up to 80 metres in length.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

This certificate will allow you to work as:

• Master on commercial vessels up to 35 metres long within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
• Master on vessels up to 80 metres long in inshore waters.
• Chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 80 metres long within the EEZ.

MAR40320 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations

Training Calendar and Enrolment Form

• Training Calendar
• Enrolment Form

AMSA Links for Certificate of Competency Application

• Certificate of Competency Application (AMSA 426)
• Eyesight Test Certificate (AMSA 542)
• Record of Sea Service (AMSA 771)
• Certificate of medical fitness for a near coastal certificate (AMSA 559) – AMSA 559 form is only required if ‘Yes’ is ticked in the Medical Declaration section in AMSA 426 form.)
• AMSA Sea Service and Task Books Information
• AMSA detailed information is available here