Exemption 18 - Marine Safety (Sail)

This exemption allows eligible people to work on a domestic commercial vessel without the required certificate of competency.

Exemption 18 expired on 30 June 2025 and will not be renewed.

If you previously held this exemption, you will need to hold a certificate of competency such as a Sailing Master Coastal NC or a Sailing Master Offshore NC

Superseded

Refer to superseded and repealed marine safety exemptions for previous versions of this exemption. 

Author

Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Last updated: 30 June 2025