Maritime NZ Skipper Restricted Limits

Commercial skipper certificate for vessels up to 24m, operating in restricted (mostly inshore) limits.

This is a navigator, not an authority.

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What this qualification typically covers

Required for paid commercial operation. Conditions vary by area and vessel size — check Maritime NZ.

Activities this applies to

Sailing & Powerboating

Authoritative source

The Maritime New Zealand register holds the canonical qualification document. Always check it for binding scope and currency information.

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NZQF Position

NZQF Level 3

Currency: 5 years. Holders must revalidate before this expires.

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