Skippers Tickets AUS

[fisherman]

Does anyone know what is required to obtain a deep sea fishing skippers ticket in AUS? Will I need extra documentation from SA to prove that I am competant here?

Thanks

[TjaartvdW]

Fisherman

Sorry, can not help you - just have a silly comment.

Once you've obtained it, swing by/back to SA - lot's of eager emigrants here wanting to hitch a ride to Aus

Cheers mate

TjaartvdW

Edited February 7, 2007 by TjaartvdW

[Mara]

Hi Fisherman

All I could find for you refers to Western Australia, you did not mention where you are going. Perhaps you can make contact with somebody on the link below and ask them your question!

http://www.wa.yachting.org.au/default.asp?...Training/1145/0

[DesV]

Visit this site it gives you application forms work books etc

http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/imarine/recboating/3133.asp

The Recreational Skipper�s Ticket

The RST is a certificate of competency, not a licence. It is purely about demonstrating the minimum knowledge and practical skills needed to operate a boat safely on the water. It is based on a set of marine safety competencies that have been agreed nationally. The assessment of these competencies will be in two sections: theory and practical. Depending on your prior qualification or existing experience you may be exempt from all or part of the assessment.

It is important to remember that only one person on board will need hold the RST. In the same way that a captain is in charge of a ship, this doesn�t mean that they must be at the wheel the whole time. It does mean they are responsible for what happens on the boat during the voyage.

Who has to have one?

By April 2008, every skipper of a registrable recreational vessel powered by a motor greater than 4.5kwp (6 hp) (RST vessel) will be required to hold a Recreational Skipper�s Ticket.

A person aged between 14 and 16 cannot be in charge of an RST vessel unless they hold an RST. Age restrictions also apply to this age group � vessels may be operated only during daylight hours and at a maximum speed of 8 knots.

If you�re between 14 and 25 you must obtain an RST before April 2007.

Over 25s will have until April 2008 before they are required to hold an RST.

Edited February 7, 2007 by DesV

[SASydneysider]

Hi Fisherman,

Here's the link to the New South Wales Maritime website http://www.waterways.nsw.gov.au/index.html

Let us know which state you are planning to go to and we can try and assist further.

SAS

Edited February 8, 2007 by SASydneysider

[fisherman]

Hi there,

Thanks for the quick responses!! I am hoping to go to Brisbane.

Thanks

Fisherman

[SASydneysider]

Contact Queensland Transport http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/ . Here's the detail on boat licences http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/Licensing/Boat_licence/

SAS

Edited February 9, 2007 by SASydneysider

[LeeInOz]

Hi there,

Thanks for the quick responses!! I am hoping to go to Brisbane.

Thanks

Fisherman

You will need to go to a registered course held by a licenced trainer. TAFE accredited. I went and it took 1 1/2 days on the weekend. Some theory on reading charts, boat components, items required on a vessel. Then there was a simple test and a practical where you " rescue a MOB, emergency stop, show right of way manouvres. Then when you pass you go to the transport dept and get a letter when you hand in the proof of passing. If you do boat before drivers you will get it on your drivers, but if not like most, the next licence will have it printed on it and you just keep the letter. Cost was $120 for the lessons and test and $35 for the letter. It is a once off thing for life. I went and did it for fun with some friends.