Marine Information Bulletin

China, Republic of (Hong Kong)

Temporary recognition of overseas boat licences Coxswain Grade 1 Certificate HK
Coxswain Grade 2 Certificate HK
Reviewed October 2017 Coxswain Grade 3 Certificate HK
Pleasure Vessel Operator (Grade I & 2 after HK
Some overseas boat licences held by international 01/12/2006
visitors will be temporarily recognised for use in Croatia, Republic of
Queensland. International visitors who intend to become Boat Leader's Licence of Competency Cr
residents must obtain an equivalent Queensland or International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure EU
interstate boat licence after three months of either Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010
arriving in Australia or obtaining their resident visa. Czech Republic
Certificate of Competence Yacht master (Prukaz EU
Recreational marine driver licence Zpusobilosti K Vedenei Namorni Jachty)
International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure EU
Overseas Licences Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010
Austria Europe
International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure EU Certificate of Competence Helmsman's Overseas EU
Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 EU Y Certificate of Competence
Canada International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure EU
Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card (after Ca Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010
1999) International Certificate of Competency EU
Canadian Yachting Association (Advanced Ca Finland
Cruising Standard) International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure EU
Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Cruising Ca Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010
Standard) France
Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Power Ca Capitaine 200 Fr
Commercial Endorsement) Capitaine Yacht 200 Fr
Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Power Ca La Cart Mer Chef Du Quartier des Affaires Fr
Commercial Endorsement) Maritimes de Pete
Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Powerboat Ca Le Permis Mer Côtier Fr
Standard) Permis de Conduire en Mer les Navires de Fr
Canadian Yachting Association (Intermediate Ca Plaisance a Moteur
Cruising Standard) Permis de Conduire Les Bateaux de Plaisance a Fr
Canadian Yachting Association (Intermediate Ca Moteur
Powerboat Standard) Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland)
International Sail and Power Academy Ca International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure EU
(Advanced Navigator Certificate) Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010
International Sail and Power Academy Ca Sportboot Fûhrerschein (German Sportsboat D
(Advanced Skipper Certificate) Operator)
International Sail and Power Academy (Coastal Ca Yachten - Fûhrerschein (German Yacht Operator) D
Skipper Certificate) Holland (Netherlands)
International Sail and Power Academy Ca International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure EU
(Offshore Navigator (Celestial) Certificate) Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010
International Sail and Power Academy Ca Ireland
(Offshore Skipper Certificate) Irish Sailing Association Advanced Powerboat EU
International Sail and Power Academy Ca Certificate
(Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate) Irish Sailing Association Dive Boat Coxswains EU
International Sail and Power Academy Ca Certificate
(Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate) Irish Sailing Association National Powerboat EU
International Yacht Training (International Ca Certificate
Bareboat Skipper [Sail or Power]) Must have Irish Sailing Association Recreational Powerboat EU
completed all of International Crew Certificate + Certificate
Watchkeeper + Bareboat Skipper
Irish Sailing Association Safety Boat Certificate EU NZ NauticEd Bareboat Charter Master Levels II; III; NZ
ISA International Certificate for Operators of EU IV and V (with Verified Proficiency Mark) This
Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 certificate can be delivered in many overseas
Israel countries
Department of Small Craft - Small Craft IL NZ NauticEd Captain Levels II; III; IV and V (with NZ
Authorisation Certification Grade 20; 21; 30; 40; 50 Verified Proficiency Mark) This certificate can be
and 60 delivered in many overseas countries
Italy NZ NauticEd Skipper Levels II; III; IV and V (with NZ
Patente Di Abilitazione Al Comando Di Unita Da ITA Verified Proficiency Mark) This certificate can be
Diporto Skipper's Ticket up to 24m without shore delivered in many overseas countries
limits (Ocean Yachtmaster Level) NZ Ocean Yacht master NZ
Patente Di Abilitazione per le Imbarcazioni Da ITA RNZ Coast Guard Federation (Inc.) Master of a NZ
Diporto Translates as: Recreational Boat Pleasure Yacht -Ocean (Certificate of Competency)
License/Permit/Qualification Poland
Japan Polish Motor Boat and Water Ski Association Pl
Certificate of Competency as First Mate of the First Ja Certificate of Motor Boat Helmsman Polski Zwiazek
Grade Motorowodny Narciarstwa Wodnego Sternika
Lithuania Motorowodnego
International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure EU Polish Yachting Association Certificate of Ocean- Pl
Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 Going Yacht Master Polski Zwiazek Zeglarski
Luxembourg Jachtowego Kapitana Zeglugi Wielkiej
International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure EU Portugal
Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 Carta de Navegado de Recreio (Yachtmaster's Pt
Mauritius, Republic of Licence)
Competency Test for Skippers Mu Certificate of Competency (Fishing) Cedula de Pt
Pleasure Craft Skipper Licence Mu Inscricao Maitima
Mediterranean Cruising Association Romania
Certificate of Competence The Helmsman's EU International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure
(Overseas) Certificate of Competence (Skipper) Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010
MCA The Mediterranean Cruising Association UK Royal Yachting Association
Certificate of Competence RYA Advanced Power Boat Certificate EU
New Zealand RYA Advanced Power Boat Instructor Certificate EU
NZ Boat Master Certificate Course with Gold Star NZ RYA Coastal Skipper EU
Stamp (100hrs) or 100hrs stamp imprinted RYA Competent Crew (Sail Only) EU
NZ Certificate of Competency as Chief Mate NZ RYA Day Skipper (Both Theory and Practical) EU
NZ Certificate of Competency as Commercial NZ RYA Intermediate Power Boat Certificate EU
Launch master RYA Motor Cruising Scheme. Code: G18/03 EU
NZ Certificate of Competency as Inshore Fishing NZ RYA National Powerboat Certificate Level II EU
Skipper (Conducted at Royal Navy HMS establishments)
NZ Certificate of Competency as Inshore Launch NZ RYA National Powerboat Certificate Level II EU
master RYA Power Boat Instructor Certificate EU
NZ Certificate of Competency as Local Launch NZ RYA Powerboating/Old Sports boat (Using E.U. EU
Operator Resolution 40) Code: G20/---
NZ Certificate of Competency as Master (yacht < NZ RYA Sail Cruising and Yachtmaster Code: G1504 EU
500gt.) RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of EU
NZ Certificate of Competency as Master (yacht) NZ Competence
NZ Certificate of Competency as Qualified Fishing NZ Singapore, Republic of
Deckhand Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (Maritime RS
NZ Certificate of Competency as Skipper of a NZ and Port Authority of Singapore)
Coastal Fishing Boat Slovakia
NZ Certificate of Competency Master of Pleasure NZ International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure EU
Yacht Coastal Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010
NZ Coastal Skipper NZ South Africa
NZ Day Skipper Certificate Course plus practical NZ Canoe South Africa RA
boat assessment
Certificate of Competency as Deck Officer Dept. RA Sailing School Rorschach Switzerland (Yacht CH
of South Africa master's certificate) CH Y
Certificate of Competency Category's A-D and R RA Schweizeerische Eidgenossenschaft CH
Day Skipper Limited. Code: SAMSA (International certificate of pleasure craft
Cruising Association of South Africa [Coastal RA operations) CH Y
Skipper] Schweizerlscher Schiffs/ Uhrerauswels CH
Cruising Association of South Africa [Yacht RA Motorboot (A-Schein) Switzerland Motor
Skipper (Local Waters)] Boat Licence
Cruising Association of South Africa [Yachtmaster RA United Kingdom
Ocean] Boat master's Licence (U.K. Dept. of UK
Cruising Association of South Africa [Yachtmaster RA Transport)
Offshore] British Water Ski Federation: Ski Boat Driver UK/EU
National Sea Rescue Institute of South Africa RA Award (Meets RYA Level III and Res. 40
Power Boat South Africa RA I.C.C.)
Ski-Boat from Certificate of Competency via RA BSAC/CDA Approved Boat Handling Instructor UK
Department of Transport SA BSAC/CDA Boat Handling Seamanship for UK
South African Anglers' Union Certificate of RA Divers
Competency (Ski-Boat) (Terminated Operation BSAC/CDA Diver Coxswain UK
Certificate still recognised) Certificate of Competency as Master of a UK
South African Deep Sea Angling Association RA Pleasure Yacht (Coastal) issued by Ministry of
South African Inflatable Boat Association RA Transport UK
South African Institute for Skippers RA Certificate of Competency as Master of UK
South African Police Service (Water Wing) RA Foreign Going Vessel
South African Sailing Academy [Coastal Skipper] RA Department of Transport Boatman's Licence UK
South African Sailing Academy [Yacht Skipper RA 1993 onwards
(Local Waters)]. Code: SAMSA R. 500 MCA Master of Yachts 200 Tons Limited UK
South African Sailing Academy [Yachtmaster RA MCA The Mediterranean Cruising Association UK
Ocean] Certificate of Competence
South African Sailing Academy [Yachtmaster RA Royal National Lifeboat Institution: Atlantic UK
Offshore] 21/75 lifeboat course UK Y
South African Small Craft Association [National RA UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency, UK
Small Power-driven Vessel Certificate of Seafarer Standards Branch [The Merchant
Competence] Shipping (Training and Certification)
South African Underwater Union RA Regulations 1997] Officer of the Watch; Chief
Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competency RA Mate
for Motor Vessels [Professional Yachtmaster United States of America
Training, Durban Association with International American Sailing Association Advance USA
Yachtmaster Training (Inc.), Fort Lauderdale, Keelboat Sailing Course
Florida, USA] American Sailing Association Advanced USA
Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competency RA Coastal Cruising Course
for Sailing Vessels (Professional Yachtmaster American Sailing Association Basic Coastal USA
Training, Durban Association with International Cruising Course
Yachtmaster Training (Inc.), Fort Lauderdale, American Sailing Association Basic Keelboat USA
Florida, USA] Sailing Course
Spain Department of Interior Motorboat Operator USA
Spain Patron De Embarcaciones De Recreo EU Certificate Course (Florida International
Sweden University) USA Y
Swedish Diploma (Coastal Yacht master Se Ocean Masters Sailing Academy (Yacht USA
Diploma) [Kustskepparintyg] Se Y master) USA Y
Sweden United States Coast Guard (U.S. Merchant USA
International Certificate for Operators of EU Marine Officer) USA Y
Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner USA
Switzerland Credential (MMC) Master < 100 tons USA Y
International Certificate for Operators of EU Yacht master Coastal Certificate of USA
Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 EU Y Competency for Motor Vessels [International
Yacht master Training (Inc.), Fort Lauderdale, Townsville (07) 4726 3400
Florida, USA] USA Y
Yacht master Coastal Certificate of USA
Competency for Sailing Vessels [International
Yacht master Training (Inc.), Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, USA] USA Y

Personal water craft (PWC) licence

Overseas Licences
United Sates of America
Boating Safety Education Course Utah
Boating Safety Certificate New York
Proof of Course Completion Maine
Thrill Craft Operators Certification Hawaii
Certificate of Completion Virgin Islands
Certificate of Personal Watercraft Connecticut
Operations
Spain
Moto Nautical Pattern ‘C’ (Patron de
Moto Nautica ’C’) (less than 55Hp)
Moto Nautical Pattern ‘B’ (Patron de
Moto Nautica ’B’) (from 55 to less than
110Hp)
Moto Nautical Pattern ‘A’ (Patron de
Moto Nautica ’A’) (110Hp and over)
Royal Yachting Association Certificates
RYA Personal Watercraft Certificate of EU
Proficiency

Availability
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topics relating to the safe operation of vessels can be
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www.msq.qld.gov.au and from the following Maritime
Safety Queensland regional offices:

Airlie Beach (07) 4946 2200

Bundaberg (07) 4131 8500
Cairns (07) 4052 7400
Gladstone (07) 4973 1200
Hervey Bay (07) 4194 9600
Mackay (07) 4944 3700
Mooloolaba (07) 5452 1825
Pinkenba (07) 3860 3500
Southport (07) 5539 7311