Australia does not issue fishing vessel seafarer certificates.

We will issue a Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997  (TTMRA) letter of registration to holders of New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificates who wish to work on an Australian fishing vessels operating on Australian near coastal voyages.

If you hold a New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificate, you may operate on Australian registered fishing vessels engaged on overseas voyages. You do not require a TTMRA letter of registration provided that the operator or owner of the fishing vessel is satisfied that the certificate is valid, authentic and appropriate for the position held.

Find your current New Zealand certificate to see what privilleges you have when operating on an Australian vessel:

Advanced deck hand—fishing

Perform the functions and duties of a deckhand on a fishing vessel of any length in any area of operation.

Mate fishing vessel—limited

Perform the functions and duties of:

• Mate on a fishing vessel less than 45 metres in length operating in restricted offshore limits (30 nautical miles).
• Deck watchkeeper on a fishing vessel of any length in unlimited waters.

A Mate is the person next in line to the master upon who command of the fishing vessel would fall it the Master is out of action.

Mate fishing vessel—unlimited

Perform the functions and duties of a Mate on a fishing vessel of any size in any operating area.

A Mate is the person next in line to the master upon who command of the fishing vessel would fall it the Master is out of action.

Skipper fishing vessel—limited

Perform the functions and duties of:

• Master of a fishing less than 45 metres in length operating out to restricted offshore limits (30 nautical miles).
• Master of a vessel, other than a fishing vessel, less than 24 metres in length operating out to restricted offshore limits (30 nautical miles).
• Deck watchkeeper on a fishing vessel of any length in unlimited waters.

Skipper fishing vessel—unlimited

Perform the functions and duties of Master on a fishing vessel of any length in any operating area.