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Coastal pilots
Become a coastal pilot, or find a coastal pilot to navigate safely through sensitive marine areas.
Pilot advisory notes
Pilot advisory notes (PANs) inform coastal pilots.
- This pilot advisory note (PAN) provides guidance to coastal pilots and coastal pilotage providers…Read more
Vessel traffic services
As the competent authority for vessel traffic services (VTS) in Australia, we ensure that VTS providers operate in accordance with Marine Order 64 (Vessel traffic services).
Local port services
In waterways where the volume of traffic or the degree of risk does not justify establishing a VTS, a local port service may be adopted to coordinate information between vessels, port operators and other stakeholders.
- Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS…Read more
Particularly sensitive sea areas
Environmentally fragile areas such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Torres Strait are considered particularly sensitive sea areas. We have mandatory regulations you must follow when navigating through these areas.
Commercial fishing
There are limitations on where commercial fishing vessels are allowed to undertake voyages in and around Australian coastal areas.
Offshore activities
All offshore exploration and production titleholders must consult with us before conducting activities so we can assess the implications to the safety of marine navigation.
- This policy provides guidance to developers on how to ensure safe navigation in and around offshore…Read more