Transit through Australia for no longer than 72 hours
Enter Australia by air before joining the crew of an eligible ship as a Maritime
Crew visa (subclass 988) holder, within 5 days of your arrival.
You Must
Be Outside Australia
Be transiting Australia, have evidence of a confirmed booking to travel to another country within 72 hours of arriving in Australia with the correct documents to enter that country
If joining the crew of an eligible ship, hold a Maritime Crew visa and the necessary crew documents, and sign on to your ship within 5 days of your arrival.