Maritime - Coordination of Sea Time

On-the-job training is an approach used by many industries to give learners access to worksite conditions and learn under the guidance of skilled workers. Within maritime, securing access to ‘sea time’ on vessels and gaining the necessary hours to achieve certification, is particularly complex given the remote and complex nature of maritime operations. 

In its Final Report, the Strategic Fleet Taskforce highlighted the need for better coordination and improved access to training berths on vessels so that seafarers can complete their mandatory sea time training obligations. 

This project will examine models to expedite access to training berths for maritime trainees.  It will help to establish a skilled workforce for the Strategic Fleet as committed to by the Australian Government and support the broader maritime industry.

The Project will produce:

• An Options paper that will form the basis for consultation with stakeholders on different models
• Final Report which will serve as advice to policymakers working to establish the Strategic Fleet. 

The Coordination of Sea Time Project will conclude in February 2025.

If you would like to stay up to date with the Coordination of Sea Time Project, or would simply like further information, please contact William Henderson.