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How do I revalidate a Certificate of Competency

You must revalidate your Certificate of Competency if you work on or intend to work on a Class 1 or Class 2 vessel.  You must apply for revalidation within five years of completing all assessments for the issue of the Certificate, or within five years of the last revalidation.

What you need to do:

  • Complete a NSW Maritime Application for Marine Certification form;
  • Provide proof of your identity;
  • Supply your original Certificate of Competency;
  • Meet minimum sea service requirements (at least 12 months service within the last five years) or successfully pass an assessment by a NSW Maritime examiner or complete any training required by NSW Maritime;
  • Provide a current senior first aid certificate;
  • Meet specific medical and eyesight standards; and
  • Pay the revalidation fee.
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You may lodge an application to revalidate your Certificate at any NSW Maritime office or mail an application to Marine Certification, NSW Maritime, Locked Bag 5100, Camperdown NSW 1450.  Your revalidated Certificate will be returned to you by registered mail.

Certificates of Competency endorsed “Trading” or “Trading and Fishing” must be revalidated every five years.

Certificates of Competency endorsed “Fishing” do not need to be revalidated. 

If you do not revalidate your Certificate:

If you do not revalidate your Certificate it will expire and may be cancelled.  It is an offence to serve as crew on a commercial vessel with an expired or cancelled Certificate of Competency.  You may be fined up to $1,100 if the matter goes to court.

If you do not revalidate your Certificate and your Certificate is cancelled by NSW Maritime, you must apply for a new Certificate. 

Additional links

Application form

 

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