What will my qualifications equate to?

Question

I have qualifications as a skipper coastal fishing boat (SCFB) and as a second class diesel trawler engineer (2DTE).
What will my qualifications equate to under the proposed new framework?


Answer


Under existing rules (Part 31B.5), SCFB is equivalent to New Zealand Offshore Master (NZOM) limited to 100 miles of the coast.
Once the rules have been amended to reflect new qualifications the SCFB is likely to be reissued as Skipper Fishing Vessel 24–45m Limited Waters to align with STCW-F.
For current holders of SCFB this qualification will be limited to 100 miles from the coast, as at present.
Part 31B.3 and Part 31C.5 recognise 2DTE as being equivalent to Marine Engineer Class 6 and will be reissued as such when the rules are amended.
Information on transition processes and timing will be posted on our website shortly.
Parts 31B and 31C are available for reference on our website at http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/Rules/List-of-all-rules/List-of-rules.asp.