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Marine order 64—Vessel traffic services

Provides the regulatory framework for vessel traffic services in Australia.

Current Marine Order 64 (vessel traffic services) 2022
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Marine order 64 sets out the requirements for:

  • authorisation as a vessel traffic service (VTS) provider
  • accreditation as a VTS training organisation and approval of their model courses
  • masters to provide reports or information required by a VTS provider about the vessel's identity or passage and comply with instructions issued.
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Refer to the Federal Register of Legislation for previous versions of this marine order.
Reference
  • Guidelines for vessel traffic services, IMO Resolution A.1158(32) as amended from time to time (access)
  • International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) standards and associated recommendations, guidelines and model courses specifically related to the establishment and operation of VTS, in particular:
    • Marine Aids to Navigation Planning and Service Requirements, S1010, International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA)
    • Vessel Traffic Services, S1040, International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA)
    • Training and Certification, S1050, International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA)
    • Information Services, S1070, International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA)
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Last updated: 4 July 2022

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