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General Operator Certificate - Australian Government

Description

You will require this certificate if you operate radio installations, radio navigational aids and communication equipment in a vessel.

It is also a requirement of many seafarers certificates that you must hold a current General Operator Certificate.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to receive this certificate, you must:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • have completed an approved course that meets the standard of competence in the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Code.

Duration

Five years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

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Fees are listed on the attached document.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
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Act(s) name

Navigation Act 2012 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Marine Order 70 (Seafarer Certification) 2014 Australian Government

Navigation Regulations 2013 Australian Government

Administering agency

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Navigation Safety and International Division

Contact details

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