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Marine order 70—Seafarer certification

Seafarer certification and qualifications.

Current Marine Order 70 (Seafarer certification) 2014
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Marine order 70 sets out the requirements for: 

  • application and eligibility requirements for seafarer qualifications
  • recognition of international qualifications
  • revalidation and endorsement of qualifications
  • training courses
  • audits of training courses.
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Refer to the Federal Register of Legislation for previous versions of this marine order.
Reference

List of material referenced in this marine order:

  • International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), IMO Resolution MSC.385(94) as amended from time to time (access)
  • International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code), IMO Resolution MSC.97(73) as amended from time to time (access)
  • International Code of Safety for Ship Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code), IMO Resolution MSC.391(95) as amended from time to time (access)
  • International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention) (access)
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Last updated: 1 April 2026

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