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I've just found this document that was submitted to have Ship's Engineer removed from the SOL.

 

https://submissions.education.gov.au/forms/archive/2015_16_sol/documents/Australian%20Institute%20of%20Marine%20and%20Power%20Engineers.pdf

 

Because Ship's Engineer falls into the Marine Transport Professionals (2312 code), and a pretty compelling case has been presented. We can also assume that Ship's Master and Ship's Officer would also be removed from the Skilled Occupation List.

 

I don't know when this will be, or even if it will actually happen, but with the recent press coverage of the plight of the Australian Seafarers aboard MV Portland, there's a strong possibility that it will happen and also possible that it will be this year (1st July 2016).

 

Anybody who is near to the point of submitting an EOI, or who is invited and still to submit their application, I would recommend that they get their applications in quickly.

 

Any applications received after an occupation is removed will not be processed, and you will not be issued a visa.

 

If it does get removed, then it is likely to be 5-10 years before it is back on the list again.

Hi Captain C,

I have read somewhere that the occupation remains "flagged" for at least one year before being actually excluded from the SOL list. As for instance, SOL 2015-2016 list has certain flagged occupations which will be potentially removed from 2016-2017 SOL list (w.e.f. 1st July 2016) - https://www.education.gov.au/flagged-occupations-sol-2015-2016.

In your opinion, is the information credible?

Brgds,

Mariner

Thanks dnp for the insight. Best wishes for your visa application!

Thanks Captain C for your prompt reply. Let's hope for the best!

CapainC, any suggestions how to present superintendent experience to AMSA for the skill assessment as AMSA 12 form only have section with option to fill up the sea service details? Thank you.

I would imagine so, yes. Other people have had successful skills assessments while they have been employed as pilots and superintendents

Thanks Captain C for your prompt reply. Let's hope for the best!

Good day to all,

I am planning to apply to AMSA for migration skill assessment as Ship Master (ANZSCO 231213). I am currently working ashore in a shipping company as Superintendent since I stopped sailing in early 2014. Will AMSA accept my superintendent experience as closely related occupation for the skill assessment for me to have minimum 8 years experience out of last 10 years? Highly appreciate your suggestions.

Kind regards,

Mariner