graham wade

thats interesting lets see were this goes

WS

WA accepted my RYA Powerboat level 2 certificate and gave me a licence without any test .

graham wade

thats good ive just e-mailed the rya here in the uk to see what they say soon as i here ill post it

ABCDiamond

WA changed some boat licence rules on 1 April 2008.
They now quote: A list of WA recognised Overseas qualifications is at:
http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/imarine/19319.asp

Note: Each State may have different rules.

ABCDiamond

In the WA list, it appears that these two are NOT accepted.

• RYA / DOT Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shore-based Course
• RYA National Dayboat Proficiency scheme

There are another 9 RYA ones that are accepted.

graham wade

having a quick look they will acceot my r.n.l.i. atlantic 21/75 lifeboat course certificate

cresta57

The RYA actually offer this course in Australia RYA Powerboat Level 2
You will not need a marine radio operators licence just to gain a boat licence.

Courses, as G said, are only a day. Half in the classroom studying buoys, ships, lights etc. The other half on the water doing high speed turns, approach to jetty's, man overboard exercises etc.
All very simple & when you pass you just give the paperwork to the local QLD transport office & the details are entered on your licence.

graham wade

thats good as gold thanks

cresta57

Where were you based in the RNLI Graham? Approx of course

graham wade

I was helmsman 2nd mechanic at Burnham-on-crouch in Essex and dune my courses at cowes isle of wight

cresta57

I used to sail out of Grimsby up in the Humber. We had the only full time paid crew up there at Spurn Point. Nice bunch of blokes, we often used to go over & have a bbq with them on the beach.

graham wade

ok i have now answered my own question this the R.Y.A spin on this from the uk
Graham,

I hope the following information helps...

The Royal Yachting Association and Yachting Australia have agreed to enter into a partnership to offer a jointly badged Yacht Training Scheme in Australia. There are, however, additional briefings and testing required to meet the joint Scheme requirements.

Depending on the qualification you wish to transfer and there may also be additional requirements to be met.

Important things to bring with you to Australia are:

Logbooks showing experience, conditions, vessel type and capacity.
Any First Aid qualifications which you hold.
Any Radio Operators Certificates which you hold.
Your overseas certificates – with translation if the detail is not in English.
Yachtmaster (Power & Sail) Certificates & Instructor Endorsements

All candidates with RYA Yachtmaster certificates must also hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate (this may be from Australia or if an overseas qualification at least to the same level of competency). RYA candidates will also require to hold a Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP) as per Australian legislation. Once this certificate is obtained, the candidate will be assessed by a Yachtmaster Examiner on the meteorological aspects of the southern hemisphere and on the various maritime authorities operating in Australia.

Once assessed, your RYA Logbook inspected by the examiner and an Examination Report completed, which needs to have a copy of your RYA certificate attached, your Yachting Australia Yachtmaster Certificate can be issued.

Other Yachting Australia Instructor Certificates Candidates may be assessed by the MYA State Coaching Director (or their nominated representative). Candidates qualifications will be checked to ensure they match the Yachting Australia requirements. The candidate will undergo a briefing regarding instructing in Australia and the Recognised Teaching Establishment (RTE) network as well as details on the Australian Sports Commission (NCAS levels) and the Yachting Australia Accreditation Renewal procedure.

It is highly recommended that ALL instructors hold a Senior First Aid certificate or equalivent, except for Yachtmaster certificates where this is compulsory.

There is more information at http://www.yachting.org.au/



Best wishes



Jim Ensom

Hon Sec RYA East

ray2gill

I read in one of the boating magazines that a boat licence can be entered on a driving licence. Is this accurate and why would you want to do that? Does anyone know.

Hadn't planned on having to take my radio operaters licence again *****

cresta57

Your boat licence is just an electronic extension on your drivers licence. It does not show up on your drivers licence. If you are caught DUI +.05 on your boat however, you automatically lose your car licence as well & vice-versa.
You do not need a licence for 27meg marine CB or for VHF marine radio. A licence is only required for MF/HF [long range radio] if you have a full ham radio licence you need only apply for an Australian call sign.

Red_V_Roger

As I understand it in NSW, you need a licence and hence have to pass a test for VHF & HF marine radio. However, a marine radio (HF/VHF or unlicenced UHF) is only required in the boat if you are operating more than 2 nMiles offshore...if your inland or less than 2 nm you don't need any radio (in NSW).

I have a full UK radio ham licence (G7MMA), but have not got round getting an Oz call sign. So I think I would claim that I was covered under the ham licence if anybody asked.

Plus if I was sinking, I would sooner use an unlicenced radio than drown!