Project Description
Master up to 45 Near Coastal
This qualification is suitable for those sailing as Master on vessels up to 45 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or a Mate on vessels up to 100 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 45 metres Near Coastal as defined by Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency – National law) 2022.
Certification as a Master less than 45 metres Near Coastal (as defined by Marine Order 505) will require achievement of the MAR40320 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal), certification as a Master less than 24 metres Near Coastal, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency, Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate. People seeking certification should check with AMSA.
This level of qualification is also currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Mate less than 100 metres Near Coastal as defined by Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency – national law) 2022.
Certification as a Mate less than 100 metres Near Coastal will require achievement of the MAR40320 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completion of AMSA approved task book or qualifying sea service, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate.
People seeking certification should check with AMSA.
MAR40320 – Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)
MAR40320 - Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)Training Calendar and 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)
- Medical Certificate is compulsory for AMSA as of 1 January 2023.
- AMSA Sea Service and Task Books Information
- AMSA detailed information is available here