This exemption is for owners and accredited marine surveyors of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) who need to be able to operate temporarily without having the required certificates.
We use marine orders to give effect to international and national conventions and standards. Find out more about these conventions and standards and how you can access them as publications.
Do you want to take paying passengers on tours or between islands?
If so, your boat is a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) and must be approved by AMSA.
This exemption allows people who work on a vessel involved in scientific activities, including research or educational activities, to perform duties as master of a vessel without a certificate of competency.