Marine Surveyor (VIC)

Education and Training:

To become a marine surveyor you usually have to complete a VET qualification in marine surveying. Entry usually requires you to gain your VCE with mathematics and physics. This course is offered in Tasmania through distance education. Contact the Australian Maritime College at the University of Tasmania for more information as requirements may change.

Entry to this occupation may be improved if you have experience in another occupation such as Marine Engineer, Naval Architect, Ship's Officer or Shipwright. For details on these occupations see the separate entries.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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Employment Opportunities:

Marine surveyors work for port authorities, shipping companies, insurance companies, government agencies and classification societies. Private marine surveyors work for ship owners and operators, insurance companies, freight forwarders (companies that arrange for the transport of goods) and consignees (people who receive goods).

With the changing nature of the international shipping environment and technological advances, there is likely to be more emphasis on specialist maritime areas at the expense of the traditional marine surveyor.

Depending on the type of work, a marine surveyor could be asked to travel overseas to investigate causes of accidents or damage to cargoes.