Check your eligibility
To work on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) with your STCW certificate, it must be both:
- current, and
- issued by AMSA.
This includes certificates of recognition issued by AMSA.
Equivalent near coastal certificates
If you hold an STCW certificate in this table you are qualified to work on a DCV in the equivalent near coastal role. You do not need to hold the equivalent near coastal certificate.
| Seafarer certificate | Corresponding near coastal certificate |
|---|---|
| Rating (including navigational or engine room watch, able seafarer deck or engine, and integrated rating) | General Purpose Hand |
| Yacht certificates (including Watchkeeper deck all tonnage, Chief Mate all tonnage, Master all tonnage) | Coxswain Grade 1 |
| Watchkeeper Deck (including <500 GT and <500 GT with <3000 GT NC endorsement) Chief Mate (including Chief Mate <3000 GT) Master <24 m FG | Master <24 m |
| Mate <500 GT (including Mate <500 GT with Chief Mate <3000 GT NC endorsement) | Master <45 m |
| Chief Mate <3000 GT with Master <500 GT unlimited and <3000 GT NC endorsement Chief Mate with Master <500 GT unlimited and <3000 GT endorsement Master (including Master <3000 GT and Master <500 GT) | Master <100 m |
| Electro-technical officer | Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 |
| Engineer watchkeeper | Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 |
| Engineer Watchkeeper with either Second Engineer <3000 kW endorsement or Chief Engineer <3000 kW endorsement Engineer Class 2 Engineer Class 1 | Engineer Class 3 |
Applying for a near coastal certificate
If you choose to obtain the equivalent near coastal certificate, you can apply for equivalence.
Check the webpage for the equivalent near coastal certificate for instructions on how to apply.
If you hold an AMSA certificate of recognition, your near coastal certificate will only allow you to perform the duties and tasks permitted by your primary certificate of competency.
If your STCW certificate is expired
You can:
- revalidate your STCW certificate then apply for an equivalent near coastal certificate or
- apply for a new near coastal certificate.
To apply for a new near coastal certificate, you will need to meet all of the requirements for that certificate.