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Master less than 24 metres foreign going

This is an international qualification for Australian registered vessels operating in international waters.

With this certificate you can perform the duties or functions of:

  • Master, chief mate or watchkeeper on vessels less than 24 metres long in any operating area
  • Watchkeeper deck officer on vessels less than 500 gross tonnage in near coastal waters
  • Able seafarer – deck

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Master less than 24 metres foreign going (FG) certificate of competency you must meet medical, sea service and course requirements. The requirements depend on whether you are getting a certificate for the first time or revalidating an existing certificate. Each requirement and how to prove that you meet them is explained in these instructions.

This certificate is issued under Marine Order 70 (Seafarer certification) 2014 and Marine Order 71 (Masters and deck officers) 2014, made under the Navigation Act 2012.

Important disclaimer

These instructions are summary information only. We make decisions about seafarer certificates under Marine Order 70 (Seafarer certification) 2014, Marine Order 71 (Master and deck officers) 2014, Marine Order 72 (Engineer officers) 2014, Marine Order 73 (Ratings) 2014 and Marine Order 74 (Master and deck officers yachts) 2015. Please refer to these marine orders for full details of eligibility and other requirements for certificate applications.

New certificate

What do I need to do?

To obtain this certificate, you need to:

Revalidate certificate

What do I need to do?

To revalidate your certificate, you need to:

Last updated: 

Monday 23 January 2023