Get the skills you need to skipper inland commercial vessels (up to 24 metres) with the MAR31021 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters). This nationally recognised qualification is accredited with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The course covers: routine vessel maintenance, navigating inland waters, navigational watch duties, vessel environmental management, seamanship operations, manoeuvring vessels within near coastal waters, shipboard safety and vessel abandonment procedures. Enquire now for entry requirements, AMSA certification outcomes, and training providers in your area who deliver this course. PLEASE NOTE: if you are seeking your AMSA Master Inland Waters, check with your training provider before enrolment to ensure you have selected the correct study units.
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The Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters) will prepare you for the following roles.
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