This certificate will allow you to:

• Command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with outboard engine propulsion less than 250 kW, or inboard engines less than 100 kilowatts
  • Carrying no more than 6 persons including crew and master
  • In daylight hours only, if carrying passengers
  • Operating within the following:
    • A marina
    • A mooring area in sight and communication of a marina
    • Inland waters
    • Smooth waters
    • Within 1 nautical mile of shore
    • Inside or within 1 nautical mile of an aquaculture lease or in waters approved for daily transit to and from an aquaculture lease
• Command and operate the engines of a tender less than 12 metres long with outboard engine propulsion less than 250 kW, or inboard engines less than 100 kilowatts
  • In daylight hours only, if carrying passengers
  • Operating within either:
    • If you have completed the Maritime Training Package units: 3 nautical miles of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone and in line of sight of the parent vessel; or
    • If you hold a recreational boat licence, RYA Powerboat level 2 course or Australian Sailing Powerboat Handling course: 1 nautical mile of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone and in line of sight of the parent vessel

This certificate will also allow you to:

• Command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with propulsion power for inboard or outboard engine of up to 500 kW
  • That is used only for towing people
  • In daylight hours only
  • In waters approved as a water ski area by a State or Territory authority.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Coxswain grade 3 near coastal certificate you must:

• Be at least 16 years old on the certificate issue date
• Be able to speak and understand English, including written documents
• Be medically fit for the duties, including eyesight
• Gain any needed sea service
• Complete any needed on-water practical tasks
• complete our training course and practicals
• Held at Cannonvale QLD