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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
Commenced	1 July 2022
About	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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Assistance and tools	Legislation and incorporated material Navigation Act 2012 Related content Australian legislative framework for VTS VTS areas in Australia VTS training organisations VTS providers VTS compliance and enforcement framework Qualifications and training for VTS personnel Communication with VTS stakeholders Applications Alleged vessel traffic services non-compliance report (AMSA 1618)
Superseded	Refer to the Federal Register of Legislation for previous versions of this marine order.
Reference	List of material referenced in this marine order: Guidelines for vessel traffic services, International Maritime Organization Resolution A.1158(32) International conventions 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: IALA Standard S1010 Marine Aids to Navigation Planning and Service Requirements IALA Standard S1040 Vessel Traffic Services IALA Standard S1050 Training and Certification IALA Standard S1070 Information Services
Author	Policy and Regulation

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Last updated: 4 July 2022