This exemption allows eligible people to work on a domestic commercial sailing vessel without the required certificate of competency.
Exemption 33 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. If you are only performing the engineering role on a sailing vessel, you must hold a marine engine driver or sailing certificate of competency.
Superseded
Refer to superseded and repealed marine safety exemptions for previous versions of this exemption.
Last updated:
30 June 2025