Group
Occupation
299931 Marine Pilot
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
299931 Marine Pilot
Oversees the navigation of vessels through water channels and ports.
Registration or licensing is required.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Navigates vessels through harbours, sounds, straits, bays, rivers, lakes or ports
- Advises the best route for safe passage of a vessel
- Provides expert knowledge of a port or waterway, including tides, water depths, local winds, currents and marine traffic
- Communicates with other vessels to prevent collision or advise of adverse conditions
- Monitors weather conditions and water currents using various instruments, such as anemometers, barometers and thermometers
- Ensures compliance with maritime laws, regulations and safety procedures