ACMA means the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
AMPA means the latest version of the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment developed by AMSA and conducted by registered training organisations for a final assessment for a certificate of competency.
AMSA approved task book means a task book issued by AMSA for the specified certificate.
ASQA means the Australian Skills Quality Authority.
Note: certificate of recognition means a certificate of recognition or a restricted certificate of recognition that is issued by AMSA to recognise:
an overseas qualification in accordance with Marine Order 70 (Seafarer certification) 2014; or
a New Zealand qualification in accordance with the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997.
Note: chief engineer means the engineer in charge of:
(a) the vessel’s propulsion machinery; and
(b) the safe operation and maintenance of the mechanical and electrical installation of the vessel; and
(c) ensuring that watchkeeping arrangements are adequate to maintain a safe engineering watch.
Note State and Territory laws may apply to a person carrying out electrical work on a vessel.
chief mate means the crew member next in rank to the master, who would be responsible for the command of the vessel if the master was unable to perform the task.
colour deficient vision means vision that does not meet the colour vision requirements of section 3 of Part B of the Standards for the medical examination of domestic seafarers, as existing from time to time.
Note The Standards for the medical examination of domestic seafarers are available from the AMSA website at http://www.amsa.gov.au
daylight hours means the hours between sunrise and sunset.
deck capacity means performing tasks related to the navigation of a vessel.
deck certificate means any of the following certificates of competency:
(a) Master <24 m NC;
(b) Master (Inland waters) NC;
(c) Master <45 m NC;
(d) Master <100 m NC.
deck watchkeeper
means a crew member in charge of a navigational or cargo
watch.
deck work
means operation or lookout tasks for any of the following:
(a) navigation;
(b) mooring;
(c) anchoring;
(d) cargo.
direct supervision means that the person being supervised is frequently within sight and hearing of the supervisor.
dual certificate means any of the following certificates of competency:
(a) General Purpose Hand NC;
(b) Coxswain Grade 3 NC;
(c) Sailing Master Coastal NC;
(d) Sailing Master Offshore NC;
(e) Coxswain Grade 2 NC;
(f) Coxswain Grade 1 NC.
endorsement, on a certificate of competency, means that the holder of the certificate is permitted to perform the additional duties or to have the additional functions mentioned in the endorsement.
engineering capacity means performing tasks related to the operation of propulsion and auxiliary machinery of a vessel.
engineering certificate means any of the following certificates of competency:
(a) Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC;
(b) Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC;
(c) Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC;
(d) Engineer Class 3 NC.
engine work means tasks relating to main or auxiliary machinery used for any of the following:
(a) propulsion;
(b) mooring;
(c) anchoring;
(d) cargo.
final assessment, for a certificate of competency, means an assessment by the National Regulator or an organisation approved by the National Regulator under Division 6, of whether the applicant has operational knowledge and knowledge of Australian maritime legislation that is appropriate to the kind of certificate.
final assessor means the person who conducts a final assessment.
general supervision means that the person being supervised receives instruction and direction on tasks, and recurrent personal contact from the supervisor, but is not frequently attended by the supervisor.
GT has the same meaning as gross tonnage (or GT) in NSCV Part B.
inland waters means non-tidal waters.
inshore operations has the meaning given by NSCV Part B.
inshore waters means inland waters and waters landward of the outer limits for inshore operations.
long, for a vessel, means the measured length of the vessel.
Marine Order 501 means Marine Order 501 (Administration — national law) 2023.
Marine Order 504 means Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation — national law) 2024.
MAR Maritime Training Package means the latest version of the Maritime Training Package developed by Australian Industry Standards.
Note Details of the package are available at: training.gov.au
Master <35 m NC means a Master <35 m NC certificate of competency issued by the National Regulator before 1 January 2023.
Master <80 m NC means a Master <80 m NC certificate of competency issued by the National Regulator before 1 January 2023.
Mate <80 m NC means a Mate <80 m NC certificate of competency issued by the National Regulator before 1 January 2023.
measured length has the meaning given by NSCV Part B.
mooring area means an area that is:
(a) near a marina that controls it; and
(b) determined under State or Territory waterways management legislation to be an area for the mooring of vessels.
Navigation Act means the Navigation Act 2012.
NC means near coastal and applies to waters including inland waters and waters to the outer limits of the exclusive economic zone of Australia.
NSCV Part B means Part B — General requirements of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, as existing from time to time.
Note The National Standard for Commercial Vessels, as existing from time to time, is available on AMSA’s website at http://www.amsa.gov.au.
partially smooth waters means waters that are designated as partially smooth waters under a law in force in a State or Territory.
passenger has the meaning given by NSCV Part B.
recreational vessel means a vessel that is being used for recreational purposes.
registered training organisation means an organisation for the provision of training that has been registered by one or more of the following:
(a) ASQA;
(b) VRQA;
(c) TAC.
RYA means the Royal Yachting Association.
sailing vessel has the meaning given by NSCV Part B.
seafarer certificate means a seafarer certificate issued under section 31 of the Navigation Act.
second engineer means the engineer next in rank to the chief engineer and upon whom the responsibilities of the chief engineer will fall in the event of the chief engineer’s incapacity.
sheltered waters means waters that are either smooth waters or partially smooth waters.
smooth waters means waters that are designated as smooth waters under a law in force in a State or Territory.
Standards for RTOs means the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015, made under subsections 185(1) and 186(1) of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011.
TAC means the Training Accreditation Council, Western Australia.
tender has the meaning given by NSCV Part B.
VRQA means the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority.
workshop skills equivalent qualification means any of the following:
(a) Certificate III in Engineering/mechanical trade;
(b) Certificate III in Electrical fitting;
(c) Certificate III in Automotive diesel engine technology;
(d) Certificate III in Automotive/mechanical — diesel fitter;
(e) Certificate III in Automotive/mechanical — heavy vehicle road transport;
(f) Certificate III in Automotive/mechanical — heavy vehicle mobile equipment, plant/earthmoving/agriculture;
(g) Certificate III in Automotive engine reconditioning;
(h) Certificate IV in ESI generation maintenance — electrical electronics;
(i) Certificate IV in ESI generation maintenance — mechanical;
(j) an Australian trade certificate in fitter and turner/machinist;
(k) an Australian trade certificate in diesel fitter;
(l) an Australian trade certificate in electrical fitter;
(m) an Australian Recognised Trade Certificate in the same classification as an Australian trade certificate mentioned in this definition;
(n) any other qualification that includes workshop skills and is approved in writing by the National Regulator.
Note for paragraph (m) Australian Recognised Trade Certificates are issued in recognition of trade certificates or other qualifications of a country other than Australia.
Note 1 Some terms used in this Marine Order are defined in Marine Order 501, including:
Note: AMSA
Note: approved form
Note: national law
Note: NSCV
Note 2 Other terms used in this Marine Order have the same meaning that they have in the national law, including:
Note: certificate of competency
Note: domestic commercial vessel
Note: fit and proper person
Note: master
Note: National Regulator
Note: operate
Note: owner
Note 3 For delegation of the National Regulator’s powers under this Marine Order — see the AMSA website at http://www.amsa.gov.au.
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