Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00979:reg:32:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00979
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 32 (pt 4/7)
Character Range: 63278–66119

on a vessel with an inboard diesel engine.

In each case the qualifying sea service must be completed while performing duties as a general purpose hand (whether certificated or not), Coxswain Grade 1 NC, Coxswain Grade 2 NC, assistant to a marine engine driver, chief engineer or second engineer.

Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC
Eligibility requirements
1. Marine Engine Driver 2 course at certificate 3 level
2. Final assessment

Sea service requirement
With AMSA approved task book
Either of the following:
(a) at least 180 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel with inboard diesel propulsion power ≥150 kW;
(b) at least 90 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel with inboard diesel propulsion power ≥150 kW while holding a workshop skills equivalent qualification.
Without AMSA approved task book:
Either of the following:
(a) at least 360 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel with inboard diesel propulsion power ≥150 kW;
(b) at least 180 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel with inboard diesel propulsion power ≥150 kW while holding a workshop skills equivalent qualification.

In each case the qualifying sea service must be completed while performing duties as a general purpose hand (whether certificated or not), an engineer, a marine engine driver, an assistant to a marine engine driver, an assistant to a chief engineer or second engineer.

Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC
Eligibility requirements
1. Marine Engine Driver 1 course at certificate 4 level
2. Final assessment

Sea service requirement
With AMSA approved task book
Either of the following:
(a) at least 120 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel with inboard diesel engines with propulsion power ≥375 kW, while holding a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC certificate of competency;
(b) at least 90 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel with inboard diesel propulsion power ≥375 kW while holding a workshop skills equivalent qualification.
Without AMSA approved task book:
Either of the following:
(a) at least 240 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel with inboard diesel engines with propulsion power ≥375 kW, while holding a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC certificate of competency;
(b) at least 180 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel with inboard diesel propulsion power ≥375 kW while holding a workshop skills equivalent qualification.

In each case the qualifying sea service must be completed while:
(a) performing duties as an engineer, marine engine driver, chief engineer or second engineer; or
(b) assisting a marine engine driver, chief engineer or second engineer in the performance of tasks appropriate to the certificate.

Engineer Class 3 NC
Eligibility requirements
1. Engineer Class 3 course at diploma level
2. Final assessment

Sea service