MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 m Near Coastal)
20/04/2026 – 19/05/2026
Qualification description
This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency in the capacity of master on commercial vessels up to 24 m in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit group selected from the group choice below.
Duties and Functions
Duties and functions for which AMSA certificate of competency is required are listed in the MAR Maritime Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master up to 24 metres NC as specified in Marine Order 505.
AMSA certification of competency will require:
- achieving MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 m Near Coastal) or MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters),
- long range operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) issued by ACMA (or higher qualification),
- qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 505,
- meeting the medical fitness requirements as specified in Marine Order 505 and
- having passed final assessment as specified in Marine Order 505.
Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging rules
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Total number of units Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal = 15 units: 12 core units plus all units from Group A. Master Inland Waters = 13 units: 12 core units plus unit from Group B. |
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Support effective workplace relationships |
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Provide First Aid |
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Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres |
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Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 100 metres |
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Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel |
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Meet work health and safety requirements |
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Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
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Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 100 metres |
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Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 100 metres |
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Monitor environmental management on a vessel |
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Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters |
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Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres |
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| Group A: Master up to 24 metres near coastal | |
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Survive at sea using survival craft |
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Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation |
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Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 100 metres |
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Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master |