Coxswain grade 3 near coastal
This certificate of competency lets you operate a vessel less than 12 metres for specified purposes in specified waters.
This certificate will allow you to:
- Command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with outboard engine propulsion less than 250 kW, or inboard engines less than 100 kilowatts
- Carrying no more than 6 persons including crew and master
- In daylight hours only, if carrying passengers
- Operating within the following:
- A marina
- A mooring area in sight and communication of a marina
- Inland waters
- Smooth waters
- Within 1 nautical mile of shore
- Inside or within 1 nautical mile of an aquaculture lease or in waters approved for daily transit to and from an aquaculture lease
- Command and operate the engines of a tender less than 12 metres long with outboard engine propulsion less than 250 kW, or inboard engines less than 100 kilowatts
- In daylight hours only, if carrying passengers
- Operating within either:
- If you have completed the Maritime Training Package units: 3 nautical miles of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone and in line of sight of the parent vessel; or
- If you hold a recreational boat licence, RYA Powerboat level 2 course or Australian Sailing Powerboat Handling course: 1 nautical mile of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone and in line of sight of the parent vessel
This certificate will also allow you to:
- Command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with propulsion power for inboard or outboard engine of up to 500 kW
- That is used only for towing people
- In daylight hours only
- In waters approved as a water ski area by a State or Territory authority.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Coxswain grade 3 near coastal certificate you must:
- Be at least 16 years old on the certificate issue date
- Be able to speak and understand English, including written documents
- Be medically fit for the duties, including eyesight
- Gain any needed sea service
- Complete any needed on-water practical tasks
- Hold a recreational boat licence, issued by a State or Territory, or complete a training option listed under ‘new certificate’
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Coxswain grade 3 near coastal is a domestic certificate of competency issued under Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency — national law) 2022.
Important disclaimer
These instructions are summary information only. We make decisions about seafarer certificates under Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency — national law) 2022. This document has full details of the eligibility and other requirements for certificate applications.
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Last updated:
Friday 12 May 2023