Skills Assessment for Ship's Officer (ANZSCO 231214) — AMSA Guide

This guide walks through what AMSA expects when assessing ANZSCO 231214 Ship's Officer. For pathway context, see the 231214 pathway guide. For worked numbers, see the 231214 cost & timeline case study.

Assessing authority

AMSA — Australian Maritime Safety Authority. STCW Deck Officer CoC recognised via Recognition of Foreign Qualifications + oral exam.

STCW CoC mapping

Sea service evidence required

• Continuous sea service testimonial signed by previous masters / chief officers
• Watch-keeping hours by tonnage class
• Vessel particulars — type (container / tanker / OSV / passenger), tonnage, cargo
• STCW certificates — Basic Safety Training, Advanced Fire Fighting, Medical Care, GMDSS, ECDIS Type-Specific, Tanker familiarisation if relevant, DP if relevant

Common refusal / delay patterns

Sea service gaps without explanation. Periods ashore (study, shore-based supervisory role) need clear context.

Endorsement currency lapsed. STCW basic safety renewal every 5 years; tanker familiarisation per cargo type.

Tonnage / class mismatch. AMSA wants vessel particulars supporting the level of CoC claimed.

DP certification claimed without IMCA / Nautical Institute logbook. DP basic / advanced needs validated logbook.

Code-fit check

231214 vs 231213 Ship's Master. Master / Captain (sole command) = 231213. Officer below master = 231214.

231214 vs 231212 Ship's Engineer. Deck (navigation / cargo) = 231214. Engine room = 231212.

231214 vs 231215 Ship's Surveyor. Active sea operations = 231214. Office-based survey / class / flag-state = 231215.

Tools

• Document checklist — AMSA evidence pack
• ANZSCO search — confirm 231214 vs 231213 / 231212 / 231215
• Eligibility wizard
• Visa fee calculator

Where to verify the rules

• AMSA Recognition of Foreign Qualifications
• AMSA
• Department of Home Affairs

Next step

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