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Marine Vessels Award Pay Rates 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000052

Current hourly pay rates under the Marine Vessels Award, effective from 1 July 2025. Casual rates include the 25% casual loading.

ClassificationFT/PT HourlyCasual Hourly
Crane Driver (under 20 tonnes)$27.21/hr$34.01/hr
Shipkeeper$27.21/hr$34.01/hr
Crane Driver (over 20 tonnes)$29.68/hr$37.10/hr
General Purpose Hand, Deckhand, Greaser, Passenger Attendant, Turnstile Attendant, Boating Attendant, Host, Fireman, Trimmer, Linesman, Cook, Sailor, Able Seaman, Leading Hand$29.68/hr$37.10/hr
Engineer$31.37/hr$39.21/hr
Mate$31.37/hr$39.21/hr
Master$32.94/hr$41.18/hr

Rates sourced from the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000052, effective 1 July 2025.

See also: Penalty rates | Casual employees | Classifications

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