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Marine Pilot Licence - Victoria

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to operate as a marine pilot. A marine pilot guides ships and vessels through dangerous or congested waters, such as ports, harbours or river mouths. Waters that require a pilot are declared by the State.

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 licence, you must:

  • hold a valid Certificate of Competency as Master Class 1 (or equivalent)
  • have been a master on a tug within the previous five years or attended as an observer for at least 10 hours on the navigation bridge of a tug operating within the relevant port/s
  • hold a valid medical certificate
  • complete the required training as determined by the agency.

Please review the attached 'Determination: Licensing and Training Requirements for Marine Pilots in Victorian Ports' for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

Ongoing, unless cancelled.

Fees

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

Act(s) name

Marine Safety Act 2010 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Marine Safety Regulations 2023 Victoria

Administering agency

Department of Transport and Planning

Safe Transport Victoria

Contact details

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