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.

A review which identifies the risk factors arising from the work practices of marine pilots.

Making changes to vessels.

This exemption allows eligible people to work on a domestic commercial sailing vessel without the required certificate of competency.

This exemption allows people to work as a master or chief mate on a vessel operating in the Great Barrier Reef or Torres Strait Zone or from a Queensland island without the required certificate.