You will need to have completed at least 12 months sea service on voyages of 24 hours duration with at least 6 of the 12 months as either understudy of the officer in charge of a navigation watch, or what we consider equivalent to this.
You will also need to provide evidence that you have completed one of the following:
- An AMSA approved pre-sea course and onboard training program for trainee deck officers, with at least 18 months sea service on vessels greater than or equal to 500 GT
- A non-AMSA approved pre-sea course and AMSA approved onboard training program for trainee deck officers, with at least 24 months sea service on vessels greater than or equal to 500 GT
- An AMSA approved onboard training program for Integrated ratings, with at least 24 months sea service on vessels greater than or equal to 500 GT as an Integrated rating
- 36 months sea service on vessels greater than or equal to 24 metres.
Read more about sea service.
How to apply for sea service assessment
You will need to complete this sea service and then submit 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.