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Get Certified – Coxswain & Shipboard Safety Courses this November

Get Certified – Coxswain & Shipboard Safety Courses this November Short-notice spaces are now open for Coxswain Grade 1, Coxswain Grade 2, and Elements of Shipboard Safety (ESS).All courses are nationally accredited and meet Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) standards, preparing you for your Certificate of Competency (CoC). Dates: 1st / 2nd week of NovemberContact:

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Paper Charts vs Tech: The Skill That Saves Skippers

Electronic charts have transformed the way we navigate. Fast, detailed, and endlessly convenient, they’ve become a skipper’s best friend on modern bridges and cockpits. Yet behind every confident mariner is one essential truth: without strong paper chart skills, you’ll never use electronic charts like a professional. The Real Foundation of Seamanship: Skill Over Screens Traditional

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Navigating Master 24 metres Skipper’s Ticket

Navigating the Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 Metres): A 2025 Training Overview Embarking on a maritime career as a vessel master up to 24 metres requires comprehensive training, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills. The Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres) offers such a pathway, preparing individuals

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Marine Radios vs Smartphones: The Crucial Choice for Boater Survival

It’s no secret that smartphones have revolutionised how we communicate with each other. Can you even remember life BS (before smartphones)? Try and explain to a teenager and they’ll stare blankly back at you, uncomprehending that such dark ages existed. Let me remind you… It was 2007 when the first touchscreen iPhone hit the market,

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How to Qualify and Record Your Near Coastal Sea Service

To obtain or renew a domestic certificate of competency, you must meet AMSA’s sea service requirements outlined in Marine Order 505. You must record your sea service (sea time) and qualify it. Sea service evidence is required when applying for most certificates, except for Sailing Master Coastal, Sailing Master Offshore, and Coxswain Grade 3 (unless

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How to Get Your Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal Qualification

If you’re looking to kick-start a career in the maritime industry or enhance your boating skills, obtaining a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal (NC) qualification is a great step. This certification allows you to operate vessels up to 12 metres long for commercial use in near-coastal waters. Whether you’re working in tourism, fishing, marine rescue,

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