Ship's Master
Quick answer
What points are Ship's Masters being invited at?
Ship's Master is not eligible for the 189 visa. It can be used for 491 with state or family nomination.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
Not available for this occupation
No published cut-off yet
Not available for this occupation
How many Ship's Master EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 491 State nominated | 64 | 0 | <20 | 0 |
EOIs below the 65-point pass mark cannot be invited. "<20" means fewer than 20. SkillSelect hides small numbers to protect privacy. An EOI can be counted under more than one visa.
Ship's Master invitation round history
Ship's Master has not appeared in a published Home Affairs round since August 2020.
Which states list Ship's Master?
Ship's Master is on the official state nomination list for NSW, WA and NT. Being listed doesn't guarantee an invitation, and a state may be closed. EOI counts are submitted 190 and 491 EOIs as at August 2026.
| State | Program | On state list | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Closed | 491NSW Regional Skills List | – | <20 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | – | <20 |
| QLD | Closed | Not listed | – | <20 |
| WA | Check official site | 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | – | <20 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | – | <20 |
| TAS | Open | Not listed | – | <20 |
| ACT | Not open yet | Not listed | – | <20 |
| NT | Open | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | – | <20 |
State lists and statuses come from each state's official migration website, checked 17 September 2026. General information only, not migration advice.
Frequently asked questions
How many points do I need for Ship's Master (231213)?
No recent 189 cut-off has been published for Ship's Master. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Ship's Master use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Ship's Master can be nominated for subclass 491 (ROL).
Who assesses Ship's Master?
Skills assessments for Ship's Master are done by AMSA.
Which states nominate Ship's Master?
As last checked, Ship's Master is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, WA and NT. States set their own criteria and some may be closed, so check the state pages linked on this page.
How many people are in the queue for Ship's Master?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Ship's Master as at August 2026.
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data