Controls and manages the operations of a ship or boat. Registration or licensing is required.
“MARINE TRANSPORT PROFESSIONALS control and manage the operations of ships, boats and marine equipment.”
directing fishing operations by using knowledge about the species sought, fishing areas, seasons and the capabilities of the vessel and crew directing crew in catching fish, molluscs and crustacea at varying depths using nets, lines, poles, pots and traps planning, controlling and coordinating the operational and maintenance requirements of a ship's propulsion and domestic plant and equipment operating plant and equipment and performing routine maintenance on ship's systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam generating, and fire prevention and control systems controlling and directing shipping operations to ensure the safe and efficient loading and transport of cargo and passengers ensuring compliance with regulations pertaining to safety at sea and protection of the marine environment directing the activities of the deck crew for navigational support tasks, berthing and unberthing, maintenance, cleaning and painting of superstructures, and repair and replacement of defective deck gear and equipment navigating a ship by supervising the ship's course and speed according to predetermined passage plans and safety procedures examining and approving design plans of hulls and equipment such as main propulsion engines, auxiliary boilers and turbines, electrical power generating plant, refrigeration and airconditioning plant and pumping systems conducting periodic surveys throughout a ship's life to ensure standards are maintained
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
Provisional regional visa via state/territory or family sponsorship. Live, work and study regionally for 3 years; pathway to PR via 191.
Closed to new applications. Pathway to subclass 887 permanent residence for existing 489 holders.
Closed to new applications since 16 Nov 2019. Existing holders retain a pathway to SC 887 PR.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
Workplace-based training visa. Up to 2 years for occupational training, professional development or registration requirements.
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. AMSA looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
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Personalised for Ship's Master (ANZSCO 231213). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.
On ROL · Skill Level 2
60 days to lodge · SC 491 DHA processing
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