Helpful Fact Sheets, ROPES Book Information and Marine Text Books
Text books
Australian Boating Manual, 3rd edition, Capt Dick Gandy, Ocean Publications, 2003
Knots, Oceana Books, 2006
Small Ships Training and Operational Manual, Fifth Edition, Marine Safety Queensland, 2000.
ROPES books
The national Record of Practical Experience and Sea-Service (ROPES) book has been designed to allow you to gain relevant workplace experience and to record the details of your sea service in a format that can then be submitted to any marine authority for assessment.
Available ROPES books are:
Coxswain
Master Class 5
Marine Engine Driver Grade 3
Marine Engine Driver Grade 2
ROPES books can be purchased for a fee from the Commercial Marine Qualifications office.
Fact sheets
Master Class 5/Skipper Grade 3
Master Class 4 and Skipper Grade 2
Master Class 3 and Skipper Grade 1
Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 (motor)
Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 (motor)
Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 (motor)
Requirements for Vessel Owners Seeking Interim Crewing Exemptions
Renewal and Revalidation of Marine Certificates of Competency
National Maritime Skills Brochure
Changes to the regulations for crew competencies and crewing
