Pilotage Exemption Certificate - Tasmania

Description

You will require this certificate if you want to dispense with the services of a pilot when commanding ships for which a pilot would otherwise be required.

Please consult the Contact Officer for further information.

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 certificate of competency as an Australian Master Class 1 or an equivalent certificate or experience and qualification approved by the Authority
  • have served aboard a vessel with no less than 1 first mate, navigating the area to which the exemption applies for no less than 12 months immediately prior to application
  • produce a medical certificate that meets the specified requirements
  • pass any training or examinations required by the Authority.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Application for Pilotage Exemption Certificate - You will need to contact the relevant port authority to obtain this form.

Act(s) name

Marine and Safety Authority Act 1997 TAS

Regulation(s) name

Marine and Safety (Pilotage and Navigation) Regulations 2017 TAS

Lodgement process

Lodge

You will need to lodge your application with the relevant port authority (Hobart, Burnie, Launceston or Devonport).

Administering agency

Marine and Safety Tasmania

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Enquiries

Marine and Safety Tasmania
Operating address: Port Tower Building
Level 1
18 Hunter Street
Hobart, Tasmania 7000
Mailing address: GPO BOX 607
Hobart, Tasmania 7001
Phone: 1300 135 513
Phone: 03 6235 8888
Fax: 03 6233 5662
Email: admin@mast.tas.gov.au
Website: Marine and Safety Tasmania (Opens in new window)