Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency — national law) 2022
7Certificates of competency requirements
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7 Certificates of competency requirements
(1) If a person holds a certificate mentioned in an item in column 2 of the following table, the person may undertake a duty or perform a function mentioned in Schedule 1 for the certificate mentioned for that item in column 3 of the table.
| Item | Certificate person holds | Corresponding certificate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mate <80 m NC | Master <24 m NC |
| 2 | Master <35 m NC | Master <45 m NC |
| 3 | Master <80 m NC | Master <100 m NC |
(2) If a person holds a seafarer certificate mentioned in Schedule 2, or an equivalent certificate of recognition, the person may undertake a duty or perform a function mentioned in Schedule 1 for the certificate of competency that corresponds to the seafarer certificate in Schedule 2.
(3) If a person applies to the National Regulator for the reissue of a certificate of competency before it expires, the person may undertake a duty or perform a function mentioned in Schedule 1 for the certificate of competency, for 90 days after the expiry of the certificate if:
(a) the certificate was not revoked or suspended; and
(b) the person continues to comply with the conditions of the expired certificate.
(4) If a person is crewing in accordance with the requirements and conditions of a temporary crewing permit issued by the National Regulator under section 16 of Marine Order 504, the person may undertake a duty or perform a function mentioned in Schedule 1 for a certificate of competency without holding the certificate.
(5) A person may undertake a duty or perform a function mentioned in Schedule 1 for a Coxswain Grade 3 NC certificate of competency if the person:
(a) is at least 16 years old; and
(b) is familiar enough with the English language that the person can fully understand directions and documents relating to the performance of the duties and functions mentioned; and
(c) has a current Certificate of Medical Fitness Domestic Seafarers that shows the person meets the Standards for the medical examination of domestic seafarers; and
(d) other than a person who works only in a marina or mooring area — has a current first aid certificate equivalent to at least HLTAID011 Provide first aid; and
(e) meets any one of the eligibility requirements for the certificate mentioned in Schedule 3; and
(f) keeps evidence of meeting the eligibility requirement on board any vessel on which the person is undertaking the duty or performing the function; and