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Recreational Skipper's Ticket skills recognition and equivalents
Find out if your commercial, interstate or overseas qualification is recognised as equivalent to the Recreational Skipper's Ticket.
You may not need to get a Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST) if you hold a:
- valid and current skipper's ticket from another state or country that is equivalent to the RST, or
- commercial marine deck certificate of competency.
If you hold an equivalent qualification, you will need it to recognised by the Department of Transport (DoT) before you can skipper a recreational vessel.
Overseas and interstate qualifications
If you hold a valid and current skipper's ticket or boat licence from another state or country, you do not need an RST if you will be staying in Western Australia for 3 months or less.
If you intend to stay longer than 3 months, you will need to get an RST.
How to get your qualification recognised
Check the list of recognised qualifications below to see if your qualification is equivalent to an RST.
If your qualification is listed as an equivalent, you will need to present your qualifications to an authorised assessor along with:
- Proof of identity.
- Application form (available from the assessor).
The assessor may charge an administration fee for this service.
Once the assessor has forwarded the confirmation to the Department of Transport, we will verify your qualification and issue you with an RST.
Equivalent Australian qualifications
Australian qualifications - skill recognition
| Australian National Maritime Qualifications (Domestic Deck) | Aus | N | |
| Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal | Aus | Y | |
| Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal | Aus | Y | |
| Master (Unlimited Operational Area) | Aus | Y | |
| Master Inland Waters | Aus | Y | |
| Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal | Aus | Y | |
| Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal | Aus | Y | |
| Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal | Aus | Y | |
| Mate up to 80 metres Near Coastal | Aus | Y | |
| Defence Force Personnel with marine qualifications should contact Department of Transport (Marine) on 13 11 56 | Aus | ||
| Boat Driver Licence General. [For people 16 years and over to drive any vessel, except a PWC at 10 knots or more.] | Aus | Y | |
| Boat Driver Licence General: Young Adult Licence A restricted licence for 12 to under 16 years. | Aus | Y | |
| Boating Safety Courses run by NSW TAFE for the Maritime Services Board Boat Licence | Aus | N | |
| Personal Watercraft (PWC) Licence (Age dependent) | Aus | Y | |
| Certificate II in Commercial Fishing (Deckhand) NT Seafood and Maritime Industries Training. Code: RP360 | Aus | Y | |
| Certificate of Completion Recreational Vessel Operator | Aus | Y | |
| No Licence or vessel registration is required for Northern Territory | Aus | N | |
| Northern Territory Emergency Service Certificate of Seamanship | Aus | Y | |
| Northern Territory of Australia Certificate of Competency as Coxswain | Aus | Y | |
| Northern Territory Port Authority (Licence to drive a Speed Boat, Water Ski Boat or Power Ski) | Aus | Y | |
| FESA Emergency Services Training Unit small craft handling course | Aus | N | |
| Temporary Permit to Serve as Coxswain | Aus | N | |
| Competency to drive a water/ski boat | Aus | Y | |
| Marine Board of Queensland (License as Launch Master 1958-1975) | Aus | Y | |
| Personal Watercraft Licence: Issued to 16 years and over. All current QLD marine licences are valid for life as long as driver's licence is current or Marine Licence Verification Certificate is presented. | Aus | Y | |
| Queensland Marine Licence Indicator | Aus | Y | |
| Recreational Marine Driver Licence Issued to 16 years and over. All current QLD marine licences are valid for life as long as driver's licence is current or Marine Licence Verification Certificate is presented. | Aus | Y | |
| Small Vessel Operators Certificate (Queensland Fishing Industry Training Council Inc.) | Aus | Y | |
| Speed Boat Driver's Licence Issued to 16 years and over. All current QLD marine licences are valid for life as long as driver's licence is current or Marine Licence Verification Certificate is presented. | Aus | Y | |
| The Marine Board of Queensland Certificate of Competency Coxswain | Aus | Y | |
| Boat Operator's Licence For 16 years and over | Aus | Y | |
| Licence to operate a motor boat | Aus | Y | |
| Personal Watercraft (PWC) Licence (Age dependent) | Aus | Y | |
| Special Boat Operator's Licence A restricted licence for 12 16 years | Aus | Y | |
| Certificate of Competency as Coxswain (various versions) | Aus | Y | |
| Licence to Drive a Speed Boat. Issued to 17 years and over. Licences are issued in perpetuity | Aus | Y | |
| Motor Boat Licence (Valid for 3 years) | Aus | Y | |
| Provisional Motor Boat Licence Is for 12 to 17 years of age (Valid for 3 years) | Aus | Y | |
| Boat Operator Licence (Victoria Australia) | Aus | Y | |
| Course in Recreation Boat Operation | Aus | Y | |
| Marine Board of Victoria Certificate of Competency As Coxswain | Aus | Y | |
| Marine Licence (Victoria Australia) | Aus | Y | |
| Personal Watercraft (PWC) Licence (Age dependent) | Aus | Y |
Equivalent overseas qualifications
Overseas qualifications - skill recognition
| Certificado Nautico Deportivo (Ministerio De Seguridad) | Arg | N | |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 | EU | Y | |
| Autoridade Maritima Brasileira (Brazilian Maritime Authority Cateira De Habilita Cao De Amador (Non Professional Licence Amateur Skipper) | BR | N | |
| Autoridade Maritima Brasileira (Brazilian Maritime Authority) Cateira De Habilita Cao De Amador (Non Professionals Licence Card) - Amateur skipper and amateur motor-boat driver | BR | N | |
| Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card (Solely) | Ca | N | |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Advanced Cruising Standard) | Ca | Y | |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Crew Standard - Competent Crew) | Ca | N | |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Cruising Standard) | Ca | Y | |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Power Commercial Endorsement) | Ca | Y | |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Powerboat Standard) | Ca | Y | |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Intermediate Cruising Standard) | Ca | Y | |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Intermediate Powerboat Standard) | Ca | Y | |
| International Sail and Power Association (Advanced Navigator Certificate) | Ca | Y | |
| International Sail and Power Association (Advanced Skipper Certificate) | Ca | Y | |
| International Sail and Power Association (Coastal Navigator Certificate) | Ca | N | |
| International Sail and Power Association (Coastal Skipper Certificate) | Ca | Y | |
| International Sail and Power Association (Competent Crew Certificate) | Ca | N | |
| International Sail and Power Association (Offshore Navigator (Celestial) Certificate) | Ca | Y | |
| International Sail and Power Association (Offshore Skipper Certificate) | Ca | Y | |
| International Sail and Power Association (Skipper/Operator Certificate) | Ca | N | |
| International Sail and Power Association (Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate) | Ca | Y | |
| International Sail and Power Association (Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate) | Ca | Y | |
| International Yacht Training (International Bareboat Skipper [Sail or Power]) Must have completed all of International Crew Certificate + Watchkeeper + Bareboat Skipper syllabi | Ca | Y | |
| International Yacht Training (International Crew Certificate [Sail or Power]) | Ca | N | |
| International Yacht Training (International Watchkeeper Certificate [Sail or Power]) | Ca | N | |
| Coxswain Grade 1 Certificate | HK | Y | |
| Coxswain Grade 2 Certificate | HK | Y | |
| Coxswain Grade 3 Certificate | HK | Y | |
| Pleasure Vessel Certificate of Competency (Master Grade I) before 01/12/2006 | HK | N | |
| Pleasure Vessel Certificate of Competency (Master Grade II) before 01/12/2006 | HK | N | |
| Pleasure Vessel Operator (Grade 1 and 2 after 1/12/2006) | HK | Y | |
| Boat Skipper (Boat Lider) Category B,C - Certificate of Competency | CR | Y | |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 | EU | Y | |
| Certificate of Competence Yachtmaster (Prukaz Zpusobilosti K Vedenei Namorni Jachty) | EU | Y | |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 | EU | Y | |
| Danish Skippers Licence | Dk | N | |
| Certificate of Competence Helmsman's Overseas Certificate of Competence | EU | Y | |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 | EU | Y | |
| International Certificate of Competency | EU | Y | |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 | EU | Y | |
| Capitaine 200 | Fr | Y | |
| Capitaine Yacht 200 | Fr | Y | |
| La Cart Mer Chef Du Quartier des Affaires Maritimes de Pete | Fr | Y | |
| Le livret professionnel maritime (LPM) (equivalent to our General Purpose Hand) | Fr | N | |
| Le Permis Mer Côtier | Fr | Y | |
| Permis de Conduire en Mer les Navires de Plaisance a Moteur | Fr | Y | |
| Permis de Conduire Les Bateaux de Plaisance a Moteur | Fr | Y | |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 | EU | Y | |
| Sportboot Fûhrerschein (German Sportsboat Operator) | D | Y | |
| Yachten - Fûhrerschein (German Yacht Operator) | D | Y | |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 | EU | Y | |
| Klein Vaarbewijs [for all levels i.e. I and II] For those who have undertaken the Practical Sail assessment contact DOT | Nl | N | |
| Basic Safety and Security Awareness Training. Code: Reg V1/1,6 | IMO | N | |
|
IYT International Certificate of Competency for operators of a Pleasure Craft Code - ICCM (Please contact the Department on 9339 7851 to clarify issuing country)
|
All | ||
| Master of Yacht Limited (200t) Power and Sail (theory and practical). To obtain the power certificate / endorsement - may NOT take place on a sailboat under auxiliary engine. Cannot be shorebased | All | Y | |
| Irish Sailing Association Advanced Powerboat Certificate | EU | Y | |
| Irish Sailing Association Dive Boat Coxswains Certificate | EU | Y | |
| Irish Sailing Association National Powerboat Certificate | EU | Y | |
| Irish Sailing Association Recreational Powerboat Certificate | EU | Y | |
| Irish Sailing Association Safety Boat Certificate | EU | Y | |
| ISA International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 | EU | Y | |
| Department of Small Craft - Small Craft Authorisation Certification Grade 11; 12 and 13 | IL | N | |
| Department of Small Craft - Small Craft Authorisation Certification Grade 20; 21; 30; 40; 50 and 60 | IL | Y | |
| Coast Line Fisherman Marine Fisherman | ITA | N | |
| Patente Di Abilitazione Al Comando Di Unita Da Diporto Skipper's Ticket up to 24m without shore limits (Ocean Yachtmaster Level) | ITA | Y | |
| Patente Di Abilitazione per le Imbarcazioni Da Diporto Translates as: Recreational Boat License/Permit/Qualification | ITA | Y | |
| Certificate of Competency as First Mate of the First Grade | Ja | Y | |
| Permit of Boat's Operator | Ja | N | |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 | EU | Y | |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 | EU | Y | |
| Competency Test for Skippers | Mu | Y | |
| Pleasure Craft Skipper Licence | Mu | Y | |
| Certificate of Competence The Helmsman's (Overseas) Certificate of Competence (Skipper) | EU | Y | |
| MCA The Mediterranean Cruising Association Certificate of Competence | UK | Y | |
| Master of a Small Commercial Dive Boat | NZ | N | |
| NZ Boatmaster Certificate Course | NZ | N | |
| NZ Boatmaster Certificate Course with Gold Star Stamp (100hrs) or 100hrs stamp imprinted | NZ | Y | |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Chief Mate | NZ | Y | |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Commercial Launchmaster | NZ | Y | |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Inshore Fishing Skipper | NZ | Y | |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Inshore Launchmaster | NZ | Y | |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Local Launch Operator | NZ | Y | |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Master (yacht < 500gt.) | NZ | Y | |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Master (yacht) | NZ | Y | |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Qualified Fishing Deckhand | NZ | Y | |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Skipper of a Coastal Fishing Boat | NZ | Y | |
| NZ Certificate of Competency Master of Pleasure Yacht Coastal | NZ | Y | |
| NZ Coastal Skipper | NZ | Y | |
| NZ Day Skipper Certificate Course | NZ | N | |
| NZ NauticEd Bareboat Charter Master Levels II; III; IV and V (with Verified Proficiency Mark) This certificate can be delivered in many overseas countries | NZ | Y | |
| NZ NauticEd Captain Levels II; III; IV and V (with Verified Proficiency Mark) This certificate can be delivered in many overseas countries | NZ | Y | |
| NZ NauticEd Skipper Levels II; III; IV and V (with Verified Proficiency Mark) This certificate can be delivered in many overseas countries | NZ | Y | |
| NZ Ocean Yachtmaster | NZ | Y | |
| RNZ Coast Guard Federation (Inc.) Master of a Pleasure Yacht -Ocean (Certificate of Competency) | NZ | Y | |
| Yachtmaster Grade 1: Certificate not being issued now. The certificate above has taken its place) | NZ | N | |
| Norwegian Batforevis (Boat Pilot License) | No | N | |
| Able Seaman | N | ||
| Certificate of Competency Capitan [Skipper] | N | ||
| P.M.I. Colleges at Manilla - Philippines Diploma in Master Mariner | Ph | N | |
| Polish Motor Boat and Water Ski Association Certificate of Motor Boat Helmsman Polski Zwiazek Motorowodny Narciarstwa Wodnego Sternika Motorowodnego | Pl | Y | |
| Polish Yachting Association Certificate of Ocean-Going Yacht Master Polski Zwiazek Zeglarski Jachtowego Kapitana Zeglugi Wielkiej | Pl | Y | |
| Carta de Navegado de Recreio (Yachtmaster's Licence) | Pt | Y | |
| Certificate of Competency (Fishing) Cedula de Inscricao Maitima | Pt | Y | |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 | EU | Y | |
| RYA Advanced Power Boat Certificate (received overseas only) | EU | Y | |
| RYA Advanced Power Boat Instructor Certificate (received overseas only) | EU | Y | |
| RYA Coastal Skipper (received overseas only) | EU | Y | |
| RYA Competent Crew (Sail Only) (received overseas only) | EU | Y | |
| RYA Day Skipper (Both Theory and Practical) (received overseas only) | EU | Y | |
| RYA Intermediate Power Boat Certificate (received overseas only) | EU | Y | |
| RYA Motor Cruising Scheme (received overseas only). Code: G18/03 | EU | Y | |
| RYA National Dayboat Proficiency scheme (received overseas only). Code: G4/78 | EU | N | |
| RYA National Powerboat Certificate Level II (Conducted at Royal Navy HMS establishments) (received overseas only) | EU | Y | |
| RYA National Powerboat Certificate Level II (received overseas only) | EU | Y | |
| RYA Personal Watercraft Certificate of Proficiency (received overseas only) | EU | N | |
| RYA Power Boat Instructor Certificate (received overseas only) | EU | Y | |
| RYA Powerboating/Old Sportsboat (Using E.U. Resolution 40) (received overseas only). Code: G20/--- | EU | Y | |
| RYA Sail Cruising and Yachtmaster (received overseas only). Code: G1504 | EU | Y | |
| RYA/DOT Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Shore-based Course (received overseas only) | EU | N | |
| RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore [Certificate of Competence] (received overseas only) | EU | Y | |
| Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) | RG | Y | |
| ROSN Craft Coxswain Training Course (Naval Transport Base) | RG | N | |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 | EU | Y | |
| Canoe South Africa | ZA | Y | |
| Certificate of Competency as Deck Officer Dept. of South Africa | ZA | Y | |
| Certificate of Competency Category's A-D and R Day Skipper Limited. Code: SAMSA | ZA | Y | |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Coastal Skipper] | ZA | Y | |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Yacht Hand] | ZA | N | |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Yacht Skipper (Local Waters)] | ZA | Y | |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Yachtmaster Ocean] | ZA | Y | |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Yachtmaster Offshore] | ZA | Y | |
| National Sea Rescue Institute of South Africa | ZA | Y | |
| Power Boat South Africa | ZA | Y | |
| Ski-Boat from Certificate of Competency via Department of Transport SA | ZA | Y | |
| Skipper of a Power Driven Vessel limited to operate within a port, fishing harbour, tidal river, lagoon, estuary and all inland waters in R.S.A (category R vessel) | ZA | Y | |
| SAMSA Skipper Inland waters (restricted) - Category R | ZA | Y | |
| SAMSA Day Skipper - Local waters (restricted) | ZA | Y | |
| SAMSA Day Skipper - Category B | ZA | Y | |
| SAMSA Day Skipper - Category C | ZA | Y | |
| SAMSA Day Skipper - Category E | ZA | Y | |
| SAMSA Coastal Skipper - Category B, Day and night operation < 9 metres | ZA | Y | |
| SAMSA Coastal Skipper > 9 metres | ZA | Y | |
| SAMSA Skipper offshore commercial or recreational | ZA | Y | |
| South African Anglers' Union Certificate of Competency (Ski-Boat) (Terminated Operation Certificate still recognised) | ZA | Y | |
| South African Deep Sea Angling Association | ZA | Y | |
| South African Inflatable Boat Association | ZA | Y | |
| South African Institute for Skippers | ZA | Y | |
| South African Police Service (Water Wing) | ZA | Y | |
| South African Sailing Academy Day Skipper Also known as South African Sailing (SAS) Day Skipper) | ZA | Y | |
| South African Sailing Academy [Coastal Skipper] Also known as South African Sailing (SAS) Coastal Skipper) | ZA | Y | |
| South African Sailing Academy [Yacht Skipper (Local Waters)]. Code: SAMSA R. 500 (Also known as South African Sailing (SAS) Local waters skipper) | ZA | Y | |
| South African Sailing Academy [Yachtmaster Ocean] (Also known as South African Sailing (SAS) Yachtmaster Ocean) | ZA | Y | |
| South African Sailing Academy [Yachtmaster Offshore] (Also known as South African Sailing (SAS) Yachtsmaster Offshore) | ZA | Y | |
| South African Small Craft Association [National Small Power-driven Vessel Certificate of Competence] | ZA | Y | |
| South African Underwater Union | ZA | Y | |
| Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competency for Motor Vessels [Professional Yachtmaster Training, Durban Association with International Yachtmaster Training (Inc.), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA] | ZA | Y | |
| Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competency for Sailing Vessels (Professional Yachtmaster Training, Durban Association with International Yachtmaster Training (Inc.), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA] | ZA | Y | |
| Patron Dė Embarcaciones Dė Recreo | EU | Y | |
| Basic Boat Handler | UK | N | |
| Swedish Diploma (Coastal Yachtmaster Diploma) [Kustskepparintyg] | Se | Y | |
| Swedish Diploma (Inshore Yachtmaster Diploma) [Forarintyg] | Se | N | |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 | EU | Y | |
| Sailing School Rorschach Switzerland (Yacht master's certificate) | CH | Y | |
| Schweizeerische Eidgenossenschaft (International certificate of pleasure craft operations) | CH | Y | |
| Schweizerlscher Schiffs/ Ũhrerauswels Motorboot (A-Schein) Switzerlan Motor Boat Licence | CH | Y | |
| Amator Denizci Belgesi (Certificate of Competence for Operators of Pleasure Craft) | TR | N | |
| Boatmaster's Licence (U.K. Dept. of Transport) | UK | Y | |
| British Water Ski Federation: Ski Boat Driver Award (Meets RYA Level III and Res. 40 I.C.C.) | UK/EU | Y | |
| BSAC/CDA Approved Boathandling Instructor | UK | Y | |
| BSAC/CDA Boat Handling Seamanship for Divers | UK | Y | |
| BSAC/CDA Diver Coxswain | UK | Y | |
| Certificate of Competency as A.B. | UK | N | |
| Certificate of Competency as Master of a Pleasure Yacht (Coastal) issued by Ministry of Transport UK | UK | Y | |
| Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign Going Vessel | UK | Y | |
| Certificate of Efficiency as Lifeboatman | UK | N | |
| Certificate of Efficiency as Lifeboatman (Ministry of Transport) | UK | N | |
| Department of Transport Boatman's Licence 1993 onwards | UK | Y | |
| Department of Transport Boatman's Licence Up to 1993 | UK | N | |
| MCA Master of Yachts 200 Tons Limited | UK | Y | |
| MCA The Mediterranean Cruising Association Certificate of Competence | UK | Y | |
| Royal National Lifeboat Institution: Atlantic 21/75 lifeboat course | UK | Y | |
| UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Seafarer Standards Branch [The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997] Officer of the Watch; Chief Mate | UK | Y | |
| American Sailing Association Advance Keelboat Sailing Course | USA | Y | |
| American Sailing Association Advanced Coastal Cruising Course | USA | Y | |
| American Sailing Association Basic Coastal Cruising Course | USA | Y | |
| American Sailing Association Basic Keelboat Sailing Course | USA | Y | |
| BoatEd (for 36 States of the US) Shorebased Online Only No Practical Ass. | USA | N | |
| Department of Interior Motorboat Operator Certificate Course (Florida International University) | USA | Y | |
| Ocean Masters Sailing Academy (Yachtmaster) | USA | Y | |
| State of New York Office Of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Marine Services Bureau License to Operate a Public Vessel | USA | N | |
| United States Coast Guard (U.S. Merchant Marine Officer) | USA | Y | |
| United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) - Deckhand | USA | N | |
| United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Master < 100 tons | USA | Y | |
| United States Power Squadrons - Boat Smart Course (Shorebased only) | USA | N | |
| United States Sailing Bareboat Cruising | USA | Y | |
| Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competency for Motor Vessels [International Yachtmaster Training (Inc.), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA] | USA | Y | |
| Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competency for Sailing Vessels [International Yachtmaster Training (Inc.), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA] | USA | Y |