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Local Knowledge Certificate - Victoria

Description

You require this certificate if you are the master of a commercial vessel and intend to enter or leave an area that the Safety Director has declared to need a Local Knowledge Certificate. These areas are declared in the gazette.

The minimum lengths for vessels who require this certificate are either:

  • trading vessels twelve metres or greater
  • fishing vessels thirty-five metres or greater.

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 for this certificate, you must:

  • hold a valid certificate of competency for the vessel you are in charge of
  • have done the required training and have obtained the relevant qualifications.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

Ongoing professional training requirements may apply.

Duration

Five years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please consult the responsible agency for information on fees to be submitted with your application.

Forms

Act(s) name

Marine Safety Act 2010 Victoria

Application process

Apply

Please lodge your application, fee, and any associated documents directly with the Agency. You will need to attach to your application:

  • evidence of completed training
  • evidence that you hold a current certificate of competency for the vessel you are in charge of
  • evidence that you have sufficient knowledge and experience within the port waters for which you intend the certificate to apply
  • any other documentation as required by the Agency.

Administering agency

Department of Transport and Planning

Safe Transport Victoria