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OSCA 2024 · 313432 · Skill level 2

Marine Pilot: OSCA 313432

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Marine Pilot is OSCA 2024 code 313432. It corresponds to ANZSCO 231213 Ship's Master (in part), which is on the ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 313432

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

The job

What a marine pilot does

Oversees the navigation of vessels through water channels and ports.

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Main tasks

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

Questions

OSCA 313432: common questions

What is the OSCA code for marine pilot?
The OSCA 2024 code is 313432 (Marine Pilot), skill level 2. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 313432?
ANZSCO 231213 Ship's Master (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Marine Pilot on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 231213 Ship's Master is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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