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How do I apply for recognition of a Certificate issued by another authority

If you have a Certificate of Competency issued by another authority and wish to work in NSW, you must have your Certificate recognised for use in NSW.

What you need to do:

If your Certificate of Competency has an expiry date:

  • Complete a NSW Maritime Application for Marine Certification form;
  • Provide proof of your identity;
  • Supply two colour passport photos;
  • Provide the original Certificate of Competency issued by an interstate authority (the certificate must be current, that is not have expired); and
  • Pay the recognition fee.

If your Certificate of Competency is a perpetual certificate and does not have an expiry date:

  • Complete a NSW Maritime Application for Marine Certification form;
  • Provide proof of your identity;
  • Supply two colour passport photos;
  • Provide details of sea service (you must have accrued 12 months sea service within the five years prior to the expiry date of your current Certificate of Validity, this service must be acceptable as qualifying service for the grade of your Certificate);
  • Provide a current senior first aid certificate;
  • Meet specific medical and eyesight standards;
  • Provide the original Certificate of Competency issued by an interstate authority; and
  • Pay the revalidation fee.

You may lodge an application at any NSW Maritime office or mail an application to Marine Certification, NSW Maritime, Locked Bag 5100, Camperdown NSW 1450.  A Certificate of Validity will be sent to you by registered mail.

Certificate of Validity:

NSW Maritime will issue a Certificate of Validity to recognise Certificates issued by other authorities.  The Certificate of Validity will be issued to the expiry of Certificate of Competency provided (primary Certificate).  You will need to reapply for recognition by NSW Maritime when the primary Certificate is revalidated by the issuing authority.

If the primary Certificate was issued in perpetuity, a Certificate of Validity will be issued for five years and must be revalidated every five years.

The primary Certificate will continue to be subject to any requirements of the issuing authority, including renewal or revalidation.  You must notify the interstate authority and NSW Maritime of any change of address.

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