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 Officer Fishing Industry Labour Agreement – ANZSCO 231214
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Ship's Officer Fishing Industry Labour Agreement
ANZSCO 231214
Ship's Officer Fishing Industry Labour Agreement (ANZSCO 231214) 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 Officer navigates and controls the safe operation of a ship and supervises and coordinates the activities of deck crew. Registration or licensing is required.
Typical tasks and duties
Ship's Officer Fishing Industry Labour Agreement may perform the following tasks:
- liaise between the master and the crew of the ship
- keep watch from the bridge in watches (shifts)
- determine the position of the ship and other vessels and obstructions by using navigational aids
- supervise the work done by the crew
- provide medical and/or first aid treatment for the crew
- make sure safety regulations are observed
- perform designated safety and firefighting drills in emergency situations
- observe and record the ship's course and any alterations, the weather conditions and the ship's position in the daily logbook
- observe the ship's on-board security procedures and take part in security drills
- coordinate cargo loading and discharge operations and maintenance
- update charts and other nautical publications
- ensure that all necessary documentation has been completed.
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 1 DAMA region
Ship's Officer Fishing Industry Labour Agreement 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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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
