Download a copy of the requirements for each near coastal certificate.

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

Download and print guidance for international certificates.

Since December 2016, we have conducted 185 compliance checks on 88 cruise ships with 100 per cent compliance observed.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

Read about the skills and knowledge you’ll learn in a near coastal certificate course.

An accountable authority may issue a Public Interest Certificate under the Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Act 2018 when it is considered to not be in the public interest for a particular procurement process to be suspended.