The Recreational Skipper's Ticket

Confused about whether you need a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) to operate a boat in Western Australia? Don’t be. The Dive Shed can help.

The RST is a certificate of competency, not a licence. It is purely about demonstrating the minimum knowledge and practical skills needed to operate a boat safely on the water.  It is based on a set of marine safety competencies that have been agreed nationally.

To obtain an RST you must have your skills assessed by an RST authorized assessor.

Call the Dive Shed today on (08) 9751 3828 or 0418 929 835.

Who has to have one?

By April 2008, every skipper of a recreational vessel that can or should be registered and is powered by a motor greater than 4.5kwp (6 hp) (RST vessel) will be required to hold a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket.

A person aged between 14 and 16 cannot be in charge of an RST vessel unless they hold an RST.  Age restrictions also apply to this age group – vessels may be operated only during daylight hours and at a maximum speed of 8 knots.

If you’re between 14 and 25 you must obtain an RST before April 2007.

Over 25s will have until  April 2008 before they are required to hold an RST.

Call the Dive Shed today to book your
Recreational Skipper's Certificate (RST) assessment on
(08) 9751 3828 or 0418 929 835.