33Application for licence

33 Application for licence

 33.1 A person may apply in writing to AMSA for a compass adjuster licence in accordance with the application process set out in Marine Order 1 (Administration).

Note 1   For the procedure for making an application and how it is dealt with — see Marine Order 1 (Administration).

Note 2   Under s 58 of the AMSA Act, AMSA may, by written instrument, delegate to a person any of its powers under this Order.

 33.2 AMSA may issue the licence only if satisfied that the applicant has:

(a) prior knowledge of ship compasses including the management of the navigation and handling of ships required to carry a magnetic compass; and

(b) completed an approved training course on the adjustment of compasses; and

(c) assisted in adjusting the compasses of at least 12 ships during the last 3 years, including no more than 3 adjustments while the applicant is completing the course.

Note   Details of approved courses are available on AMSA’s website at http://www.amsa.gov.au.

 33.3 For paragraph (b) of the definition of licensed compass adjuster in section 6, AMSA may determine that a qualification is equivalent to a compass adjuster licence if it is:

(a) a licence issued by an authority in Australia other than AMSA; or

(b) a licence issued by an authority in a country other than Australia.