Maritime NZ Marine Licences

To operate a commercial inshore vessel the Maritime Rules require the skipper to hold an appropriate Maritime Licence:

Inshore Launchmaster (ILM)

Holders of the ILM may typically operate vessels of up to 20 metres within the Inshore Limits (generally up to 12 NM offshore and within 30 NM of a safe haven) and vessels over 20 metres within the Enclosed Water Limits. To sit for this licence the applicant must have 18 months qualifying seatime service, including a minimum of six months commercial seatime, and complete a recognised Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) course.

 

Local Launch Operator (LLO)

Holders of the LLO can operate nominated vessels up to 20 metres within the designated areas endorsed on their licence. To sit for the LLO the applicant requires at least six months sea service gained within the last 10 years with at least one months experience on the nominated vessel and endorsed areas.

 

Qualification

MNZ Inshore Launchmaster Certificate (previously CLM) or Local Launch Operator's Licence (previously LLL). The National Certificate Inshore Vessel Operations is incorporated into the ILM course.

 

 

 

2012 Course Dates and Duration

Warkworth Campus

 

Course # 1

Radio operator Cert x 1 day: 8 February

First Aid x 2 days: 9 February

Nautical x 2 weeks: 13 February

Engineering x 1 week: 27 February

Radar x 1 week: 5 March

ILM/LLO exam date: 24 February

 

Course # 2

Radio Operators Cert x 1 day: 6 June

First Aid x 2 days: 7 June

Nautical x 2 weeks: 11 June

Engineering x 1 week: 25 June

Radar x 1 week: 2 July

ILM/LLO exam date: 22 June

 

Course # 3

Radio Operators Cert x 1 day: 24 October

First Aid x 2 days: 25 October

Nautical x 2 weeks: 29 October

Engineering x 1 week: 12 November

Radar x 1 week: 19 November

ILM/LLO exam date: 9 November

 

Bay of Islands Campus 2012

Course #1:

Radio operators Cert x 1 day: 27 April

Nautical x 2 weeks: 30 April

Engineering x 1 week: 14 May

First Aid x 2 days: 19 May (Warkworth)

Radar x 1 week: 21 May

ILM/LLO exam date: 11 May

 

Course #2:

Radio Operators Cert x 1 day: 15 August

First Aid x 2 days: 16 August

Nautical x 2 weeks: 20 August

Engineering x 1 week: 3 September

Radar x 1 week: 10 September

ILM/LLO exam date: 31 August

Class Size:

Maximum course numbers = 20

 

Entry Requirement/Examination Requirements:

Minimum age 18 years + the MNZ examination permit.

Please refer to the MNZ leaflet (sent with information pack) for their examination criteria. Note that you will require an examination permit and applications for this must be received by MNZ no later than 14 days prior to course commencement date. You cannot sit the exams without a permit.

 

Fees (including GST)

Nautical: $290.00

Engineering: $417.00

Radar: $506.00

First Aid Certificate: $194.00

Maritime Restricted Operator Certificate: $100.00

MNZ administration fee (paid direct to MNZ): $416.04

Eyesight test: $30-00 (paid directly to a certified optometrist; cost is approximate)

Upgrades/Re-sits:

 

Nautical Exam Only: $115.00

Engineering Exam only: $115.00

Nautical Refresher (2nd week of module) + Exam: $145.00

Please note: There are NO hidden costs. If you already have your Radio Operator's licence and/or a current First Aid Certificate, you are not required to sit them again. You are not required to do radar if you are sitting the LLO. All charts, books, compass, etc., are available for your use at no cost for the duration of the course. As radar examinations are held on the water very occasionally dates are changed due to adverse weather conditions.

 

First Aid Certificate:

An optional First Aid course runs either immediately before or after all ILM & LLO courses. As a First Aid Certificate forms part of these licences, we recommend that you participate in this 2-day course if you do not already hold a current certificate.

 

Student Benefits

Student loans and allowances are not available for this package.

 

Accreditation:

Course approved by Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) and NZQA.

 

Further Information & Enrolments

Please click here to request an information/enrolment pack.

Contact Info

Telephone: 09 425 8493 Fax: 09 425 8928

Email: info@mti.net.nz

Street Address: 11 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth

Postal Address: PO Box 414, Warkworth

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References

RNZN -  Royal New Zealand Navy

RYA

Coastguard Boating Education

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