Ship's Master
A Ship's Master commands and navigates commercial vessels under Australian Maritime Safety Authority regulations, responsible for the safety of the vessel, crew, cargo, and passengers at sea.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand in Australian coastal shipping, offshore, and research sectors.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- AMSAMSA
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| NT | Northern Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Command the vessel and take responsibility for safe navigation
- Manage deck crew and oversee watchkeeping operations
- Ensure compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, and AMSA requirements
- Manage cargo operations, port activities, and voyage planning
Skills required
- Master Mariner navigation and seamanship
- Ship's management and crew leadership
- International maritime law and STCW compliance
- Emergency and crisis management at sea
Typical qualifications pathway
Master Mariner Certificate of Competency (Class 1) from AMSA; STCW certification. AMSA assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on ROL, eligible for subclass 491. Coastal trading and offshore industries may provide regional employment For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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