This certificate allows you to perform the duties or functions of Watchkeeper deck officer on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area and Able seafarer – Deck duties or functions.
Domestic commercial vessels must have the right certificates of competency to operate. Check you have the required certificates and make sure your details are up to date.
On 1 September 2025 the updated edition of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C1 will be introduced. It will be mandatory for all new domestic commercial vessels from 1 September 2027.
In our latest safety lesson, we examine key learnings from a marine incident investigation where a passenger jumped overboard while a tender vessel was berthing.