OSCA 2024 · 313435 · Skill level 2
Ship's Master: OSCA 313435
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Ship's Master is OSCA 2024 code 313435. 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 313435
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 231213 · in part
Ship's Master
On the Regional Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 231213
The job
What a ship's master does
Controls and manages the operations of a ship or boat.
Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Also known as
- Ship's Captain
Specialisations
- Tug Master
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Manages and controls the movement of a vessel
- Oversees the interpretation of navigational instruments to ensure a vessel's course is maintained
- Adjusts a vessel's course according to weather conditions
- Communicates with port authorities
- Plans and schedules a vessel's route, considering factors such as weather, tides and cargo requirements
- Oversees the loading and unloading of cargo and/or passengers
- Implements emergency procedures in case of accidents, storms or unforeseen events
- Ensures compliance with maritime laws, regulations and safety procedures
Unit group 3134
Other occupations in Marine Transport Masters, Officers and Technicians
Questions
OSCA 313435: common questions
What is the OSCA code for ship's master?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 313435?
Is Ship's Master on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Talk to us
Not sure which code fits your experience?
Tell us your duties, qualifications and experience. We will confirm the right occupation and the visas that fit.
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.
Plan your move to Australia
A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.