Marine order 64—Vessel traffic services

Marine order 64 sets out the requirements for:

• authorisation as a vessel traffic service (VTS) authority
• accreditation as a VTS training organisation and approval of their model courses
• masters to provide reports required by a VTS authority and comply with instructions

Legislation and incorporated material

• Navigation Act 2012

Related content

• Australian legislative framework for VTS
• VTS areas in Australia
• Accredited VTS training organisations
• How to become a VTS authority
• VTS compliance and enforcement policy
• VTS duty of care and liability
• Qualifications and training for VTS operators
• Communication with VTS stakeholders

Applications

• Alleged vessel traffic services non-compliance report (AMSA 1618)
• Appointment of a vessel traffic services authority pre-audit checklist (AMSA 444)

List of material referenced in this marine order:

• Guidelines for vessel traffic services, International Maritime Organization Resolution A.857(20)
• International conventions
• On the accreditation and approval process for VTS training (access); International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities Guideline No.1014
• Standards for Training and Certification of VTS Personnel (access); International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities, Recommendation V-103