25.1.1 Subject to 25.1.2, to be eligible for the issue of a certificate of competency as Master, a person must:
(a) hold a certificate as Master (<3000 GT), Chief Mate or Chief Mate (<3000 GT), which need not be current, or such other certificate as the Manager considers to be equivalent;
(b) have completed at least 36 months qualifying sea service in charge of a navigation watch on ships of at least 500 GT while holding a certificate as Master (<3000 GT), Chief Mate, Chief Mate (<3000 GT), Watchkeeper (Deck), Master (<500 GT), or such other certificate as the Manager considers to be equivalent, with the following conditions:
(i) at least 24 months must have been served on trading ships of at least 3000 GT, at least 6 months of which must have been served while holding a certificate as Chief Mate or Chief Mate (<3000 GT), or such other certificate as the Manager considers to be equivalent;
(ii) at least 24 months must have been served on ships on voyages of 24 hours or more duration;
(iii) at least 12 months (including the 6 months specified in (i)) must have been served while holding a certificate as Chief Mate or Chief Mate (<3000 GT), or such other certificate as the Manager considers to be equivalent;
(c) have satisfactorily completed an appropriate approved course of study that:
(i) at least meets the standards specified in tables A-II/1 and A-II/2 of the STCW Code and includes management training and knowledge of the International Safety Management Code; and
(ii) includes practical training in:
(a) command navigation, ARPA, radar, electronic navigation, and bridge resource management;
(b) medical training that meets the standard of competence specified in paragraphs 4 to 6 of section A-VI/4 of the STCW Code; and
(c) advanced fire fighting in accordance with the provisions of section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code;
(d) hold the following certificates:
(i) certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats, issued in accordance with 19.2;
(ii) valid GMDSS General Operators Certificate; and
(e) have passed an oral examination in appropriate operational knowledge conducted by an examiner.
25.1.2 As an alternative to meeting the requirements specified in 25.1.1, the holder of a certificate as Master (<3000 GT) is eligible for the issue of a certificate of competency as Master if that person:
(a) has completed:
(i) 12 months qualifying sea service as master on ships of at least 1500 GT while holding a certificate as Master (<3000 GT); or
(ii) 12 months qualifying sea service as watchkeeper on ships of at least 3000 GT while holding a certificate as Master (<3000 GT); or
(iii) 12 months qualifying sea service in any combination of (i) and (ii); and
(b) has either:
(i) completed an approved upgrade course for ships of at least 3000 GT; or
(ii) passed an oral examination in appropriate additional operational knowledge conducted by an examiner.
25.2 Master (<3000 GT)
To be eligible for issue of a certificate of competency as Master (< 3000 GT), a person must:
(a) hold a certificate as Chief Mate or Chief Mate (< 3000 GT), which need not be current, or such other certificate as the Manager considers to be equivalent;
(b) have completed at least 36 months qualifying sea service in charge of a navigation watch on ships of at least 500 GT while holding a certificate as Master (< 500 GT), Chief Mate, Chief Mate (<3000 GT), Watchkeeper (Deck), or such other certificate as the Manager considers to be equivalent, with the following conditions:
(i) at least 24 months must have been served on trading ships;
(ii) at least 24 months must have been served on ships on voyages of 24 hours or more duration;
(iii) at least 12 months must have been served while holding a certificate as Chief Mate or Chief Mate (< 3000 GT), or such other certificate as the Manager considers to be equivalent;
(c) have satisfactorily completed an appropriate approved course of study that:
(i) at least meets the standards specified in tables A-II/1 and A-II/2 of the STCW Code and includes management training and knowledge of the International Safety Management Code; and
(ii) includes practical training in:
(A) command navigation, ARPA, radar, electronic navigation, and bridge resource management;
(B) medical training that meets the standard of competence specified in paragraphs 4 to 6 of section A-VI/4 of the STCW Code; and
(c) advanced fire fighting in accordance with the provisions of section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code;
(d) hold the following certificates:
(i) certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats, issued in accordance with 19.2;
(ii) valid GMDSS General Operators Certificate; and
(e) have passed an oral examination in appropriate operational knowledge conducted by an examiner.
25.3 Master (<500 GT)
To be eligible for issue of a certificate of competency as Master (< 500 GT), a person must:
(a) be 20 years of age or more;
(b) hold a certificate as Mate (<500 GT) or a USL or NSCV Part D certificate as unrestricted Master Class 3, which need not be current, or such other certificate as the Manager considers to be equivalent;
(c) have completed at least 36 months qualifying sea service as an officer in charge of a navigation watch on ships of at least 80 GT, while holding a certificate as Mate (<500 GT) or a USL or NSCV Part D certificate as unrestricted Master Class 3, Master Class 4 or Master Class 5, with the following conditions:
(i) if at least 12 months has been served as Chief Mate or Master, then the required qualifying sea service can be reduced to not less than 24 months;
(ii) at least 24 months must have been served on trading ships on voyages of 24 hours or more duration;
(iii) at least 12 months must have been served while holding a certificate as Mate (<500 GT) or a valid USL or NSCV Part D certificate as Master Class 3 or Master Class 4;
(iv) for endorsement as Master on ships of less than 3000 GT on near coastal voyages, at least 24 months must have been served on trading ships of at least 500 GT;
(v) for endorsement as Chief Mate on ships of less than 3000 GT on near coastal voyages, at least 6 months must have been served on trading ships of at least 500 GT;
(d) have satisfactorily completed an appropriate approved course of study that:
(i) at least meets the standards specified in section A-II/1 of the STCW Code, plus approved modules in command navigation, shipmasters business and management from section A-II/2; and
(ii) includes practical training in:
(a) bridge resource management;
(b) advanced fire fighting in accordance with the provisions of section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code; and
(c) medical training that meets the standard of competence specified in sections A-VI/4–1 and A-VI/4–2 of the STCW Code;
(e) hold the following certificates:
(i) certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats, issued in accordance with 19.2;
(ii) valid GMDSS General Operators Certificate; and
(f) have passed an oral examination in appropriate operational knowledge conducted by an examiner.
25.4 Chief Mate
25.4.1 Subject to 25.4.2, to be eligible for issue of a certificate of competency as Chief Mate a person must:
(a) hold a certificate as Master (<3000 GT), Chief Mate (<3000 GT) or Watchkeeper (Deck), which need not be current, or such other certificate as the Manager considers to be equivalent;
(b) have completed at least 12 months qualifying sea service in charge of a navigation watch on trading ships of at least 3000 GT:
(i) while holding a certificate referred to in (a); and
(ii) on ships on voyages of 24 hours or more duration;
(c) have satisfactorily completed an appropriate approved course of study that:
(i) at least meets the standards specified in tables A-II/1 and A-II/2 of the STCW Code and includes management training and knowledge of the International Safety Management Code; and
(ii) includes practical training in:
(a) command navigation, ARPA, radar, electronic navigation and bridge resource management;
(b) medical training that meets the standard of competence specified in paragraphs 4 to 6 of section A‑VI/4 of the STCW Code;
(c) advanced fire fighting in accordance with the provisions of section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code;
(d) hold the following certificates:
(i) certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats, issued in accordance with 19.2;
(ii) valid GMDSS General Operators Certificate; and
(e) have passed an oral examination in appropriate operational knowledge conducted by an examiner.
25.4.2 As an alternative to meeting the requirements specified in 25.4.1, the holder of a certificate as Master (<3000 GT) or Chief Mate (<3000 GT) is eligible for the issue of a certificate of competency as Chief Mate if that person:
(a) has completed:
(i) 12 months qualifying sea service as chief mate on ships of at least 1500 GT while holding a certificate as Master (<3000 GT) or Chief Mate (<3000 GT); or
(ii) 6 months qualifying sea service as watchkeeper on ships of at least 3000 GT while holding a certificate as Master (<3000 GT) or Chief Mate (<3000 GT); or
(iii) any approved combination of (i) and (ii); and
(b) has either:
(i) completed an approved upgrade course for ships of at least 3000 GT; or
(ii) passed an oral examination in appropriate additional operational knowledge conducted by an examiner.
25.5 Chief Mate (< 3000 GT )
To be eligible for issue of a certificate of competency as Chief Mate (<3000 GT), a person must:
(a) hold a certificate as Master (<500 GT) or Watchkeeper (Deck), which need not be current, or such other certificate as the Manager considers to be equivalent;
(b) have completed at least 12 months qualifying sea service in charge of a navigation watch on trading ships of at least 500 GT:
(i) while holding a certificate referred to in (a); and
(ii) on ships on voyages of 24 hours or more duration;
(c) have satisfactorily completed an appropriate approved course of study that:
(i) at least meets the standards specified in tables A-II/1 and A-II/2 of the STCW Code and includes management training and knowledge of the International Safety Management Code; and
(ii) includes practical training in:
(a) command navigation, ARPA, radar, electronic navigation and bridge resource management;
(b) medical training that meets the standard of competence specified in paragraphs 4 to 6 of section A‑VI/4 of the STCW Code;
(c) advanced fire fighting in accordance with the provisions of section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code;
(d) hold the following certificates:
(i) certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats, issued in accordance with 19.2;
(ii) valid GMDSS General Operators Certificate; and
(e) have passed an oral examination in appropriate operational knowledge conducted by an examiner.
25.6 Mate (<500 GT)
25.6.1 To be eligible for issue of a certificate of competency as Mate (<500 GT), a person must:
(a) be 20 years of age or more;
(b) hold a USL or NSCV Part D certificate as unrestricted Master Class 4, which need not be current, or such other certificate as the Manager considers to be equivalent;
(c) have completed at least 36 months qualifying sea service performing watchkeeping duties in the deck department on ships of at least 20 GT, with the following conditions:
(i) at least 24 months must have been served as master or an officer in charge of a navigational watch;
(ii) at least 12 months must have been served on trading ships of at least 80 GT, on ships on voyages of 24 hours or more duration;
(iii) for endorsement as Chief Mate on ships of less than 3000 GT on near coastal voyages, at least 6 months must have been served on trading ships of at least 500 GT;
(d) have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study that:
(i) at least meets the standards specified in section A-II/1 of the STCW Code;
(ii) contains approved modules in command navigation, shipmasters business and management specified in section A-II/2 of the STCW Code; and
(iii) includes practical training in:
(a) bridge resource management;
(b) advanced fire fighting in accordance with the provisions of section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code; and
(c) medical training that meets the standard of competence specified in sections A-VI/4–1 and A-VI/4–2 of the STCW Code;
(e) hold the following certificates:
(i) certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats, in accordance with 19.2;
(ii) valid GMDSS General Operators Certificate; and
(f) have passed an oral examination in appropriate operational knowledge conducted by an examiner.
25.6.2 To be eligible for issue of a certificate of competency as Mate (<500 GT), with capacity limitation as Watchkeeper only, a person must:
(a) be 20 years of age or more;
(b) have completed at least 36 months qualifying sea service (or at least 18 months if part of an approved and monitored course) performing watchkeeping duties in the deck department on ships of at least 20 GT, with the following conditions:
(i) at least 12 months must have been served on trading ships of at least 80 GT, on ships on voyages of 24 hours or more duration;
(ii) at least 6 months must have been served on trading ships of at least 80 GT as understudy of the officer in charge of a navigational watch;
(c) have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study that:
(i) at least meets the standards specified in section A-II/1 of the STCW Code; and
(ii) includes practical training in:
(a) ARPA, radar, electronic navigation, and bridge resource management;
(b) medical training that meets the standard of competence specified in paragraphs 1 to 3 of section A‑VI/4 of the STCW Code; and
(c) advanced fire fighting in accordance with the provisions of section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code;
(d) hold the following certificates:
(i) certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats, issued in accordance with 19.2;
(ii) valid GMDSS General Operators Certificate; and
(e) have passed an oral examination in appropriate operational knowledge conducted by an examiner.
25.7 Watchkeeper (Deck)
To be eligible for issue of a certificate of competency as Watchkeeper (Deck), a person must:
(a) be 20 years of age or more;
(b) have completed:
(i) an approved and monitored course for trainee deck officers of at least 18 months qualifying sea service; or
(ii) an approved and monitored course for integrated ratings of at least 24 months qualifying sea service after qualifying as integrated rating; or
(iii) at least 36 months qualifying sea service;
(c) have served the qualifying sea service specified in (b) on ships of at least 500 GT, with the following conditions:
(i) at least 12 months must have been served on ships on voyages of 24 hours or more duration;
(ii) at least 6 months must have been served as understudy of the officer in charge of a navigation watch on a trading ship;
(d) have satisfactorily completed an appropriate approved course of study that:
(i) at least meets the standards specified in table A-II/1 of the STCW Code; and
(ii) includes practical training in:
(a) ARPA, radar, electronic navigation, and bridge resource management;
(b) medical training that meets the standard of competence specified in paragraphs 1 to 3 of section A‑VI/4 of the STCW Code; and
(c) advanced fire fighting in accordance with the provisions of section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code;
(e) hold the following certificates:
(i) certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats, issued in accordance with 19.2;
(ii) valid GMDSS General Operators Certificate; and
(f) have passed an oral examination in appropriate operational knowledge conducted by an examiner.
26 Qualifying sea service
26.1 In any period of sea service, qualifying sea service for certificates as Master, Chief Mate or Watchkeeper (Deck) is:
(a) where the ship is under way for two-thirds or more of the period—the whole period; and
(b) where the ship is under way for less than two-thirds of the period—the actual period under way plus 50% of that period.
26.2 Qualifying sea service in charge of a navigational watch for a certificate as master or chief mate must be performed in a capacity regularly engaged in keeping a navigational watch:
(a) on a voyage of 24 hours or more—for not less than 8 hours in each 24 hour period; or
(b) on a voyage of less than 24 hours—for not less than 4 hours during the voyage.
26.3 Qualifying sea service for a certificate as watchkeeper must be performed in a capacity regularly engaged in deck duties that average not less than 6 hours in each 24 hour period.
26.4 For the purpose of qualifying for a certificate as Watchkeeper (Deck), the understudy period to the officer in charge of the navigational watch on a trading ship is to be six months working solely in the deck department, including 480 hours (in 120 blocks of 4 hours each) undertaking an approved deck watchkeeper understudy program. Of these 480 hours:
(a) the first 100 hours must be completed solely as lookout duties (this may have been completed prior to the understudy period);
(b) the next 100 hours must be completed in daylight hours and may be combined with lookout duties;
(c) a further 100 hours must be completed in hours of darkness;
and the officer of the watch is to sign a training record book on the completion of each 4 hour block.
26.5.1 Fully documented seagoing service as watchkeeping officer, performed on supply ships of the Royal Australian Navy, will be accepted as qualifying sea service on trading ships for the purpose of qualifying for a certificate as Master (<3000 GT), Chief Mate (<3000 GT), Master (<500 GT) or Mate (<500 GT).
26.5.2 Fully documented seagoing service as rating or watchkeeping officer in the specialist seaman department of the Royal Australian Navy, or on deck duties on equivalent Australian Government ships, will be accepted as qualifying sea service on trading ships for the purpose of qualifying for a certificate as Watchkeeper (Deck) or Mate (<500 GT) with capacity limitation as Watchkeeper only.
26.6 Service performed on fishing vessels used for manufacturing, processing or carrying fish caught by other vessels will be accepted as qualifying service on trading ships for the purpose of qualifying for certificates as Master (<3000 GT), Chief Mate (<3000 GT), Master (<500 GT), Mate (<500 GT) or Watchkeeper (Deck).
26.7 Off-shore industry mobile units will not be regarded as equivalent to trading ships.
27 Revalidation courses
27.1 Training courses for the revalidation of a certificate of competency or certificate of recognition as deck officer of any grade other than Watchkeeper (Deck) must cover the following subjects appropriate to the grade of certificate:
(a) navigational aids, including developments in electronic navigational aid systems; ENC and ECDIS operational procedures and limitations; case studies of recent navigational incidents.
(b) exercises in passage planning and execution (including bridge resource management and teamwork aspects), collision avoidance, the use of radar, ARPA, ECDIS and other electronic aids to navigation, search and rescue and command navigation.
(c) ship stability and cargo operations, including methods of computation; damage stability and case studies.
(d) developments in international and national regulations concerning safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment.
(e) practical exercises in fire-fighting; use of breathing apparatus in a smoke tunnel; life-saving and survival including wet drills and resuscitation.
(f) essential and up-dating medical procedures including amendments to ship captain's medical guide.
(g) International Safety Management Code, quality assurance and occupational health and safety.
27.2 Training courses for the revalidation of a certificate of competency or certificate of recognition as Watchkeeper (Deck) must cover the following subjects:
(a) navigational aids, including developments in electronic navigational aid systems; ENC and ECDIS operational procedures and limitations; case studies of recent navigational incidents.
(b) ARPA and radar collision exercises, including simulator exercises; bridge resource management and teamwork.
(c) ship stability and cargo operations, including case studies.
(d) developments in international and national regulations concerning safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment.
(e) practical exercises in fire-fighting; use of breathing apparatus in a smoke tunnel; life-saving and survival including wet drills and resuscitation.
(f) maintenance of a satisfactory knowledge of first aid.
(g) International Safety Management Code, quality assurance and occupational health and safety.
28 High speed craft
28.1 Requirement for Type Rating Endorsement
A person is only qualified to serve as Master, Chief Mate, or Watchkeeper (Deck) on a high speed craft if that person holds, in addition to the appropriate certificate of competency or certificate of recognition, a Type Rating Endorsement appropriate to that type of high speed craft on that route.
28.2 Eligibility for Type Rating Endorsement
A Type Rating Endorsement will be granted to a person in respect of a particular type of high speed craft for a particular route if that person:
(a) has satisfactorily completed approved high speed craft training, relevant to the type of craft and the route, that meets the requirements of paragraphs 18.3.3.1 to 18.3.3.12 (inclusive) of the International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft, adopted by IMO Resolution MSC.97(73); and
(b) has practical experience and familiarisation training to the satisfaction of the Manager.
28.3 Duration of Type Rating Endorsement
A Type Rating Endorsement remains current for:
(a) a period of two years; or
(b) such shorter term, or for such voyage or voyages, as is specified in the endorsement.
28.4 Revalidation of Type Rating Endorsement
The holder of a Type Rating Endorsement is eligible to have the endorsement revalidated if the holder:
(a) has approved sea service of at least 6 months within the preceding two years on a high speed craft of the type and on the route to which the endorsement refers; or
(b) has within the year immediately prior to the application for revalidation satisfactorily completed an approved training program for high speed craft operation.
29 Sailing ships
29.1 Requirement for sailing ship endorsement
29.1.1 A person is only qualified to serve as a master on a square rig sailing ship if that person’s certificate of competency or certificate of recognition bears an endorsement for square rig sailing ships.
29.1.2 A person is only qualified to serve as a master on a fore and aft rig sailing ship if that person’s certificate of competency or certificate of recognition bears an endorsement for square rig, or for fore and aft rig, sailing ships.
29.2 Eligibility for sailing ship endorsement
29.2.1 A certificate may be endorsed for service as a master on a sailing vessel if the holder:
(a) has completed an approved course, including assessment, in knowledge of sailing ships;
(b) for square rig ships, holds a Nautical Institute Square Rig Sailing Ship Certificate;
(c) for fore and aft rig ships only, holds Yachting Australia Ocean Going Certificate, endorsed ‘Offshore Instructor’; and
(d) has served as a deck officer on a sailing ship of the type for which the endorsement is required for a period of:
(i) at least 12 months; or
(ii) at least 6 months and produces testimonials from the master of the ship confirming that the holder was assessed on board ship and found competent to serve as master.
29.2.2 The Manager may accept alternative evidence of knowledge and experience of sailing ships to meet the requirements of 29.2.1.
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SECTION E SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEER OFFICERS