Assessor Resource
MARI004
Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply current Commonwealth, state and territory Acts, legislation, codes of practice and other publications pertaining to the safe operation of a vessel up to 80 m.
This unit applies to people working in maritime industry in the capacity of:
master on commercial vessels <35 m in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or
master a vessel up to 80 m in inshore waters or
chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels <80 m in length within the EEZ; and
master on commercial vessels <24 m in length in inland waters.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master (Inland waters), Master <24 metres NC and Master <35m NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.
Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:
a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months’ relevant sea service, or
a relevant seafarer certificate, as master or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012.
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