Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreShip's Master – ANZSCO 231213
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Ship's Master
ANZSCO 231213
Ship's Master (ANZSCO 231213) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Ship’s Master controls and manages the operation and maintenance of a ship's plant and equipment. Registration or licensing is required.
Typical tasks and duties
Ship's Master may perform the following tasks:
- control and direct the ship during berthing and mooring
- plan navigation according to relevant rules and regulations, allowing for possible emergencies during the voyage
- ensure safety regulations are adhered to
- oversee the receipt and transmission of information by radio, flags, morse lighting and pyrotechnic lighting
- ensure the ship runs safely, efficiently and economically
- monitor and maintain procedures for fire hazard, abandon ship and damage control situations
- observe and record the ship's course, any route alterations, the weather conditions and the ship's position in the daily logbook
- coordinate cargo loading and discharge operations
- oversee maintenance activities
- take responsibility for budgeting and expenditure.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 2 DAMA regions
Ship's Master is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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Ship's Master historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 231213.
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Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
