MARITIME

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Australia is an island nation and depends on a safe, efficient and environmentally sustainable maritime sector for its national productivity. Around 25 percent of the domestic freight task (on a tonne kilometre basis) is carried by ships, with this number set to increase over the coming years.

Growth in export volumes, including a rise in containerised and non-containerised trade, will increase demand for international sea transport. Increased demand relating to growth in tourism is projected, which includes passenger cruises and coastal maritime operators. New investment in offshore oil and gas projects will also intensify the need for qualified seafarers.

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Occupations in Skill Demand

The 2011 Environmental Scan identified the following occupations as being in skill demand:

• Deck Officer/Ship’s Officer
• Marine Engineer
• Marine Pilot
• Ship’s Captain/Ship’s Master
• Deck Hand/General Purpose Hand/Integrated Rating
• Maritime Trainer/Assessor

View details about occupations and the reasons for demand