Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL)

Service Description

SRL is an entry-level command certificate with engineering components. With SRL, you can perform a skipper’s (master’s) functions and duties on passenger and non-passenger ships less than 12 metres length overall, carrying up to 19 passengers within restricted limits (which includes both enclosed and inshore limits) and fishing vessels less than 12 metres length overall, in enclosed, inshore and inshore fishing limits. Before you spend time doing sea service and training, we recommend you check that you can meet the medical fitness and eyesight standards (including for colour vision), and that you understand the fit and proper person requirements. A summary of the requirements for this certificate is provided below. You need to meet all of these requirements to get your SRL certificate. - prove that you meet the minimum sea service requirements - complete and pass the approved qualification for SRL - have current certificates for the required ancillary proficiencies - pass Maritime NZ’s final exam - prove that you are a fit and proper person - be medically fit and have good eyesight - be at least 18 years old. NAUTICAL IQ is currently unable to provide this service, pending formal approval from Maritime New Zealand. This service will be updated upon approval by the MNZ.