Engineer cadets
If you are an Engineer cadet, and have been one for a minimum of 3 years, you must complete 36 weeks of sea service on vessels greater than or equal to 750 kilowatts. 26 weeks of this service must be performed on engineer room watchkeeping duties under the supervision of an engineer officer.
Trainee engineers
If you are a Trainee engineer, you must complete 36 weeks of sea service on vessels greater than or equal to 750 kilowatts. 26 weeks of this service must be performed on engineer room watchkeeping duties under the supervision of an engineer officer.
Engineers
If you are an engineer holding an unrestricted state or territory issued Engineer class 3 or Engineer class 3 near coastal qualification, you must complete 26 weeks of sea service while holding an unrestricted Engineer class 3, or Engineer class 3 near coastal certificate on vessels greater than or equal to 750 kilowatts.
All submitted sea service must be documented qualifying sea service. Read more about sea service.
How to apply for sea service assessment
You will need to complete this sea service and then submit a Seafarer form 419 to us so we can assess your sea service and issue you with an AMSA assessment letter. This letter is the evidence you need to prove that you have met the sea service requirements for your qualification. This letter will also instruct you to complete your oral examination.