28AustraliaVictoriaAQIS. If the vessel's ballast water details change, a revisedShips with explosives on board, when entering any port ofQPARmustbesenttoAQISforclearancepriorto dischargingVictoria, shall specially report the same to the pilot and at theany ballast water.Vessel masters will also be required to complete the AQIStime of making entry at the customhouse.All vessels entering,or in the ports of Victoria,shall hoist aBallast WaterLog.Copies of the form can be accessed fromtheAQIS web site.redburgeeatthemain.Explosivesmaybelandedonlybetweensunrise and sunset.Noboat shall beused for the conveyanceof explosives.Vessels intending to visita non-proclaimed port, defined a aeither to or from any ship or wharf or other place, unless dulyremote port with no activeAQiS presence,must obtain priorlicensed for that purpose, and no explosives shall belanded orpermissiontodo soby submittingAQISForm20AAat least10days prior to arrival at theport.Copies of theform can beconveyed from the shipuntil notice has been given to the waterpolice (if there are any) at the port place where the ship shallaccessedfromtheAQISwebsite.lie,in sufficient time to enable the police to give suchdirections as may be necessary to prevent danger.AQISForm006/AQISForm20AABoats licensed to convey explosives are subject to all thehttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/avm/vessels/regulations for the management of hulks containing explosivescommercial-agentsand no boat with explosives on board shall be towed by a high-pressure open-decked steamboat whose furnaces are exposed,orbyany steamer withlesstowline than 2Om in length,and noAQISBallastWaterLogsteamer shall approach within 0.1 mile of any hulk, lighter, orboatcontainingexplosives,unlesstheexplosivesarestowedinhttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/avm/vessels/ballast/the hold and the hatches are closed and covered with tarpaulin.requirementsNo explosives shall beremoved from any ship forcon-veyanceto the magazineexceptbetween sunriseandsunsetAQISFirstPorts ofEntry are,as follows:and explosives shall only be permitted to be deposited in the1.Queensland(listedfromNtoS)magazine between those hours.Weipa.a.Vessels receiving explosives must be anchored beyond theb.Thursday Island.limits within which ships having explosives on board are notC.Cairns.permitted to anchor.Explosives may only be put on boardd.Mourliyan Harbour.between sunrise and sunset.Lucinda.e.No vessel having explosives on board arriving in or off anyf.Townsville.of the ports of Victoria shall go alongside any wharf or jettyAbbot Point.g.within these ports or be at anchor otherwise than as directed forh.Mackay.eachport.i.Hay Point.PortAlma.j.QuarantineGladstone.k.The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)1.Bundaberg.currently requires all vessels greater than 25m long arriving inm.BrisbaneAustralia from overseas, or who have been in contact with2.NewSouthWales-overseas vessels or sea installations, to submit Form 006Yamba.a.QuarantinePre-ArrivalReport(QPAR)toAQIS.Copies of theb.Coff's Harbour.report can beaccessed from theAQIS web site.C.Lord Howe Island.d.Newcastle.AQISHomePageSydney, including Port Jackson.e.fBotany Bay (Sydney).http://www.daff.gov.au/aqisg.PortKembla.h.Eden (Twofold Bay).The QPAR details the condition of the vessel,including3.Victoria (listed from E to W)human health, cargo, and ballast water management. TheWesternport.a.QPARshouldbesenttoAQISnomorethan96hoursandnob.Melbourne.less than12hours prior to arrival in Australia.This will allowGeelong.c.efficient processing of the QPAR and avoid any disruption tod. Portland.the vessel's arrival.Vessels that do not submit a QPAR will be4. Tasmania (listed from E to W)metbyaquarantineofficeronorshortlyafterarrivaltocom-a.Hobart including Port Huon,Risdon,SelfsPoint.plete the quarantine formalities. This will cause a delay to theand Spring Bay.vessel and additional AQIS charges.b. Launceton, including Beauty Point, Bell Bay, andLong Reach.Vessels require written permission to discharge any ballastDevonport.c.water in Australian ports or waters.This permission may onlyd.Burnie.begrantedafterthevessel has properlysubmitteda QPARtoStanley Harbor and Port Latta.e.Pub. 120
28 Australia Pub. 120 Victoria Ships with explosives on board, when entering any port of Victoria, shall specially report the same to the pilot and at the time of making entry at the customhouse. All vessels entering, or in the ports of Victoria, shall hoist a red burgee at the main. Explosives may be landed only between sunrise and sunset. No boat shall be used for the conveyance of explosives, either to or from any ship or wharf or other place, unless duly licensed for that purpose, and no explosives shall be landed or conveyed from the ship until notice has been given to the water police (if there are any) at the port place where the ship shall lie, in sufficient time to enable the police to give such directions as may be necessary to prevent danger. Boats licensed to convey explosives are subject to all the regulations for the management of hulks containing explosives, and no boat with explosives on board shall be towed by a highpressure open-decked steamboat whose furnaces are exposed, or by any steamer with less towline than 20m in length, and no steamer shall approach within 0.1 mile of any hulk, lighter, or boat containing explosives, unless the explosives are stowed in the hold and the hatches are closed and covered with tarpaulin. No explosives shall be removed from any ship for conveyance to the magazine except between sunrise and sunset, and explosives shall only be permitted to be deposited in the magazine between those hours. Vessels receiving explosives must be anchored beyond the limits within which ships having explosives on board are not permitted to anchor. Explosives may only be put on board between sunrise and sunset. No vessel having explosives on board arriving in or off any of the ports of Victoria shall go alongside any wharf or jetty within these ports or be at anchor otherwise than as directed for each port. Quarantine The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) currently requires all vessels greater than 25m long arriving in Australia from overseas, or who have been in contact with overseas vessels or sea installations, to submit Form 006— Quarantine Pre-Arrival Report (QPAR) to AQIS. Copies of the report can be accessed from the AQIS web site. The QPAR details the condition of the vessel, including human health, cargo, and ballast water management. The QPAR should be sent to AQIS no more than 96 hours and no less than 12 hours prior to arrival in Australia. This will allow efficient processing of the QPAR and avoid any disruption to the vessel’s arrival. Vessels that do not submit a QPAR will be met by a quarantine officer on or shortly after arrival to complete the quarantine formalities. This will cause a delay to the vessel and additional AQIS charges. Vessels require written permission to discharge any ballast water in Australian ports or waters. This permission may only be granted after the vessel has properly submitted a QPAR to AQIS. If the vessel’s ballast water details change, a revised QPAR must be sent to AQIS for clearance prior to discharging any ballast water. Vessel masters will also be required to complete the AQIS Ballast Water Log. Copies of the form can be accessed from the AQIS web site. Vessels intending to visit a non-proclaimed port, defined a a remote port with no active AQIS presence, must obtain prior permission to do so by submitting AQIS Form 20AA at least 10 days prior to arrival at the port. Copies of the form can be accessed from the AQIS web site. AQIS First Ports of Entry are, as follows: 1. Queensland (listed from N to S)— a. Weipa. b. Thursday Island. c. Cairns. d. Mourliyan Harbour. e. Lucinda. f. Townsville. g. Abbot Point. h. Mackay. i. Hay Point. j. Port Alma. k. Gladstone. l. Bundaberg. m. Brisbane 2. New South Wales— a. Yamba. b. Coff’s Harbour. c. Lord Howe Island. d. Newcastle. e. Sydney, including Port Jackson. f. Botany Bay (Sydney). g. Port Kembla. h. Eden (Twofold Bay). 3. Victoria (listed from E to W)— a. Westernport. b. Melbourne. c. Geelong. d. Portland. 4. Tasmania (listed from E to W)— a. Hobart including Port Huon, Risdon, Selfs Point, and Spring Bay. b. Launceton, including Beauty Point, Bell Bay, and Long Reach. c. Devonport. d. Burnie. e. Stanley Harbor and Port Latta. AQIS Home Page http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis AQIS Form 006/AQIS Form 20AA http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/avm/vessels/ commercial-agents AQIS Ballast Water Log http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/avm/vessels/ballast/ requirements
Australia295.SouthAustralia (listedfromEtoW)E-mail:nqldaqis@aqis.gov.auPort Adelaide/Port Stanvac.a.Darwin (Northern Territory):b.Androssan.Port Giles.c.Telephone:61-8-8920-7000d.Wallaroo.Facsimile:61-8-8920-7011Port PirieCf.Port Bonython (Stony Point).E-mail:ntaqis@aqis.gov.auWhyalla.g.Hobart (Tasmania):Port Lincoln.h.Telephone:61-3-6233-3352i.CapeThevenard6.Western Australia (listed from S to N)Facsimile:61-3-6234-6785a.Esperance.E-mail:b.tasaqis@aqis.gov.auAlbany.c.Bunbury.Melbourne (Victoria):QFremantle,includingKwinana.Telephone:61-3-8318-6700e.Geraldton.1Carnarvon.Facsimile:61-3-8318-6701Exmouth.g.E-mail:vicaqis@aqis.gov.auh.Dampier.i.Port Hedland.Perth (Western Australia):Broome.j.Telephone:61-8-9334-1555k.Derby.1.Port Walcott.61-8-9334-1666Facsimile:m.Wyndham.E-mail:waaqis@aqis.gov.au7.NorthernTerritory (listed fromWtoE)Sydney (New South Wales):Darwin.a.b.Gove (Nhulunbuy, Melville Bay).Telephone:61-2-8334-7444Groote Eylandt.c.Facsimile:61-2-8334-7555Questions concerning the QPAR and the Ballast Water Logcan be directed, as follows:E-mail:nswaqis@aqis.gov.auTownsville (Queensland):AQIS Seaports Program Manager:Telephone:61-7-4789-7888Telephone:61-2-6272-5700Facsimile:61-7-4789-7821E-mail:seaports@aqis.gov.auE-mail:nqldaqis@aqis.gov.auBallast Water Advisor:Telephone:61-2-6272-4363Designated Shipping Area (DSA)Facsimile:61-2-6272-3276TheGreatBarrierReef MarineParkZoningPlan2003is inE-mail:effectintheGreatBarrierReef MarinePark.Thezoningplanballastwater@aqis.gov.audescribes the purposes for which each zone may be used orenteredwithoutpermissionandthepurposesforwhichazoneThe nationwide toll-free AQIS number is 1-800-020-505.may be used or entered only with the written permission of theRegionalAQISoffices canbecontacted,asfollows:GreatBarrierReefMarineParkAuthorityADSA is established through theInnerRoute,recognizedAdelaide (South Australia):passages, and all port approaches in the Great Barrier ReefTelephone:61-8-8201-6000Marine Park.The DSA will accommodate vessels using ac-cepted or normally-used routes.Facsimile:61-8-8201-6161Shipping agents,vessel owners, vessel operators, and shipE-mail:saaqis@aqis.gov.aumasters are advised to obtain a copy of the Great Barrier ReefMarineParkZoningPlan2003fromtheGreatBarrierReefBrisbane (Queensland):Marine Park Authority,as follows:Telephone:61-7-3246-8755Facsimile:61-7-3246-8639Telephone:61-7-4750-0700E-mail:Web site:qldaqis@aqis.gov.auhttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.auCairns (N Queensland):The Great BarrierReef MarineParkAuthority web site alsoTelephone:61-7-4030-7800includes information on Zoning Maps, Designated ShippingFacsimile:61-7-4035-9578Areas,and Particularly Sensitive SeaAreas.Pub.120
Australia 29 Pub. 120 5. South Australia (listed from E to W)— a. Port Adelaide/Port Stanvac. b. Androssan. c. Port Giles. d. Wallaroo. e. Port Pirie. f. Port Bonython (Stony Point). g. Whyalla. h. Port Lincoln. i. Cape Thevenard. 6. Western Australia (listed from S to N)— a. Esperance. b. Albany. c. Bunbury. d. Fremantle, including Kwinana. e. Geraldton. f. Carnarvon. g. Exmouth. h. Dampier. i. Port Hedland. j. Broome. k. Derby. l. Port Walcott. m. Wyndham. 7. Northern Territory (listed from W to E)— a. Darwin. b. Gove (Nhulunbuy, Melville Bay). c. Groote Eylandt. Questions concerning the QPAR and the Ballast Water Log can be directed, as follows: The nationwide toll-free AQIS number is 1-800-020-505. Regional AQIS offices can be contacted, as follows: Designated Shipping Area (DSA) The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003 is in effect in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The zoning plan describes the purposes for which each zone may be used or entered without permission and the purposes for which a zone may be used or entered only with the written permission of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. A DSA is established through the Inner Route, recognized passages, and all port approaches in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The DSA will accommodate vessels using accepted or normally-used routes. Shipping agents, vessel owners, vessel operators, and ship masters are advised to obtain a copy of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003 from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, as follows: The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority web site also includes information on Zoning Maps, Designated Shipping Areas, and Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas. AQIS Seaports Program Manager: Telephone: 61-2-6272-5700 E-mail: seaports@aqis.gov.au Ballast Water Advisor: Telephone: 61-2-6272-4363 Facsimile: 61-2-6272-3276 E-mail: ballastwater@aqis.gov.au Adelaide (South Australia): Telephone: 61-8-8201-6000 Facsimile: 61-8-8201-6161 E-mail: saaqis@aqis.gov.au Brisbane (Queensland): Telephone: 61-7-3246-8755 Facsimile: 61-7-3246-8639 E-mail: qldaqis@aqis.gov.au Cairns (N Queensland): Telephone: 61-7-4030-7800 Facsimile: 61-7-4035-9578 E-mail: nqldaqis@aqis.gov.au Darwin (Northern Territory): Telephone: 61-8-8920-7000 Facsimile: 61-8-8920-7011 E-mail: ntaqis@aqis.gov.au Hobart (Tasmania): Telephone: 61-3-6233-3352 Facsimile: 61-3-6234-6785 E-mail: tasaqis@aqis.gov.au Melbourne (Victoria): Telephone: 61-3-8318-6700 Facsimile: 61-3-8318-6701 E-mail: vicaqis@aqis.gov.au Perth (Western Australia): Telephone: 61-8-9334-1555 Facsimile: 61-8-9334-1666 E-mail: waaqis@aqis.gov.au Sydney (New South Wales): Telephone: 61-2-8334-7444 Facsimile: 61-2-8334-7555 E-mail: nswaqis@aqis.gov.au Townsville (Queensland): Telephone: 61-7-4789-7888 Facsimile: 61-7-4789-7821 E-mail: nqldaqis@aqis.gov.au Telephone: 61-7-4750-0700 Web site: http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au
30AustraliaVessel navigation requirements within the limits of the DSA1. Western Australia-Perth Protection Zone.Ex-or the General Use Zones of the Greater Barrier Reef Marinetends from CityBeach,Perthfor51milesoffshoreortoaPark are given in the accompanying table. Vessels seeking todepth of 2.000m.The zone extends 1 mile on either side ofthe SEA-ME-WE3Cable,whichlinks Australia's communi-deviate from the DSAor General UseZones, other than for theexceptions described below,must seek permission from thecations network with Southeast Asia, the Middle East, andGreatBarrierReef MarineParkAuthority.western Europe.Vessels normally required to navigate within the DSA or the2. New South Wales:General Use Zones maydeviate fromthese requirements in thea. NorthernSydneyProtectionZone.Extendsfollowing emergency situations:from Narrabeen Beach for 40miles offshore or to a depthTo investigate and respond to an emergency alert.1.of 2,00Om,coveringtheNbranches of theAustralia-Japan2To save human life or avoid the risk of injury to a per-Cable and the Southern Cross Cable.The zoneextends1son.mileon either sideof eachcableand includesthe area3.Tolocateor secure the safety ofan aircraft,vessel,orbetween thetwocables.structure that is, or may be, endangered by the stress ofb. Southern SydneyProtectionZone.ExtendsfromTamararaBeachandClovellyBeachfor 30milesweather,navigational hazards, or operational hazards.To carry out emergencyrepairs to a navigational aidoffshoreortoadepth of 2,000m,coveringtheSbranches4.5.To deal with a threat of pollution to the marine envi-of the Australia-Japan Cable and the Southern Crossronment under a Commonwealth law or a national emer-Cable.The zone extends 1 mileon either sideof eachgencyresponse arrangement in whichthe Great BarrierReefcableandincludestheareabetweenthetwocables.MarineParkAuthorityparticipates.Further information concerning the exact location of Sub-6.UnderCommonwealthlaw,toremove or salvageamarine Cable Protection Zones,aswell as prohibited andvessel; aircraft; or section of aircraft, vessel, or other wreckregulated activities within these areas, can be found at thethat is wrecked, stranded, sunk, or abandoned and poses aAustralian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)threat to the marine environment or safety.website,asfollows:Single Hull Oil Tankers (SHOT)ACMA Home Page (Submarine Cables)Australia is in theprocess of phasing ina ban on all SHOThttp://www.acma.gov.au/subcablesby2010.Further information can befound inAustralian Mari-time Safety Organization(AMSA)MarineNotice13/2004,attheAMSAwebsite.asfollows:Search and RescueAMSA Marine Notices 2004AusSAR,a unit of the Australian Maritime Safety Authorityhttp://www.amsa.gov.au/shipping_safety/Marine_Notices/(AMSA), has assumed responsibility for both maritime and2004/index.aspaviation search and rescue operations.Submarine CableProtectionZonesAMSASearchandRescueAustraliahas established SubmarineCableProtectionZoneshttp://www.amsa.gov.au/search_and_rescuetopreventdamageto criticalunderwatertelecommunicationscables.asfollows:VesselNavigationRequirements-GreatBarrierReefNationalMarineParkVessels required to navigate within the limits of theDSA or the General Use Zones of the Greater BarrierExemptvesselsReef Marine ParkVessels 50m long and over.Avessel of theAustralian DefenseForce.Oil tankers, within the meaning given by the Protocol ofA vessel of the armed forces ofanother country,if1978 relating to the International Convention for the Pre-the vessel is in Australian waters with the consentvention of Pollution from Ships,regardless of its lengthofAustralia.A chemical carrier or liquefied gas carrier, regardless of itsA super-yacht (a vessel more than 50m long usedlength.forrecreational purposes)A vessel to which the INF Code applies, regardless of itslength.A vessel adapted to carry oil or chemicals in bulk in cargospaces.Pub. 120
30 Australia Pub. 120 Vessel navigation requirements within the limits of the DSA or the General Use Zones of the Greater Barrier Reef Marine Park are given in the accompanying table. Vessels seeking to deviate from the DSA or General Use Zones, other than for the exceptions described below, must seek permission from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Vessels normally required to navigate within the DSA or the General Use Zones may deviate from these requirements in the following emergency situations: 1. To investigate and respond to an emergency alert. 2. To save human life or avoid the risk of injury to a person. 3. To locate or secure the safety of an aircraft, vessel, or structure that is, or may be, endangered by the stress of weather, navigational hazards, or operational hazards. 4. To carry out emergency repairs to a navigational aid. 5. To deal with a threat of pollution to the marine environment under a Commonwealth law or a national emergency response arrangement in which the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority participates. 6. Under Commonwealth law, to remove or salvage a vessel; aircraft; or section of aircraft, vessel, or other wreck that is wrecked, stranded, sunk, or abandoned and poses a threat to the marine environment or safety. Single Hull Oil Tankers (SHOT) Australia is in the process of phasing in a ban on all SHOT by 2010. Further information can be found in Australian Maritime Safety Organization (AMSA) Marine Notice 13/2004, at the AMSA website, as follows: Submarine Cable Protection Zones Australia has established Submarine Cable Protection Zones to prevent damage to critical underwater telecommunications cables, as follows: 1. Western Australia—Perth Protection Zone.—Extends from City Beach, Perth for 51 miles offshore or to a depth of 2,000m. The zone extends 1 mile on either side of the SEA-ME-WE3 Cable, which links Australia’s communications network with Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and western Europe. 2. New South Wales: a. Northern Sydney Protection Zone.—Extends from Narrabeen Beach for 40 miles offshore or to a depth of 2,000m, covering the N branches of the Australia-Japan Cable and the Southern Cross Cable. The zone extends 1 mile on either side of each cable and includes the area between the two cables. b. Southern Sydney Protection Zone.—Extends from Tamarara Beach and Clovelly Beach for 30 miles offshore or to a depth of 2,000m, covering the S branches of the Australia-Japan Cable and the Southern Cross Cable. The zone extends 1 mile on either side of each cable and includes the area between the two cables. Further information concerning the exact location of Submarine Cable Protection Zones, as well as prohibited and regulated activities within these areas, can be found at the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) website, as follows: Search and Rescue AusSAR, a unit of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), has assumed responsibility for both maritime and aviation search and rescue operations. AMSA Marine Notices 2004 http://www.amsa.gov.au/shipping_safety/Marine_Notices/ 2004/index.asp ACMA Home Page (Submarine Cables) http://www.acma.gov.au/subcables AMSA Search and Rescue http://www.amsa.gov.au/search_and_rescue Vessel Navigation Requirements—Great Barrier Reef National Marine Park Vessels required to navigate within the limits of the DSA or the General Use Zones of the Greater Barrier Reef Marine Park Exempt vessels Vessels 50m long and over. A vessel of the Australian Defense Force. Oil tankers, within the meaning given by the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, regardless of its length. A vessel of the armed forces of another country, if the vessel is in Australian waters with the consent of Australia. A chemical carrier or liquefied gas carrier, regardless of its length. A super-yacht (a vessel more than 50m long used for recreational purposes). A vessel to which the INF Code applies, regardless of its length. A vessel adapted to carry oil or chemicals in bulk in cargo spaces
31AustraliaVessel Navigation Requirements-Great BarrierReef National Marine ParkVessels required to navigate within the limits of theDSA or the General Use Zones of the Greater BarrierExempt vesselsReef Marine ParkA vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel orvessels if any of the above descriptions apply to the towedor pushed vessel or if thetotal length of the tow,measuredfrom the stern of the towing vessel to the after end of thetow is greater than 150m.When a ship or an aircraft is in distress in the Australian5.State and Territory Police Forces are responsible forSearch and Rescue Region (SRR), the boundaries of which areSAR operations involving fishing vessels and pleasure craftidenticalto theboundariesof theAUSREParea,assistancewithin the limitations of their SAR resources, but may pro-may begiven by vessels inthe vicinity and/or thefollowingvide assistance to other SAR authorities.authorities:1.Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)Ships fitted with suitable radio equipment can make a sigthrough AusSAR, specifically the Rescue Coordination Cen-nificant contribution to safety by guarding an appropriate Inter-ter Australia (RCC Australia), is responsible for search andnational distress frequencyfor as long as practicable, whetherrescue for civil aircraft, for merchant ships outside portor not required to do so by regulations.limits,and for small craft beyond the capacity of regionalAll Australian port radio stations use VHF channel 67toSAR resources. RCC Australia, located in Canberra, coor-supplement VHF channel 16 as a distress, safety, and callingdinates aircraft and surface vessels involved in search andfrequency.Masters of vessels operating within the Australian Searchrescueoperations within theAustralian SRR and can be con-tacted,asfollows:and RescueRegion (SRR)are advised that an Australian Gov-ernmentprotocol for ships assisting people in distress at sea isin place. This protocol sets out important principles that mustAusSARMaritimeAusSARAviationbe recognized to ensure a smooth post-rescue effort whileTelephone61-2-6230-681161-2-6230-6899minimizing the disruption to the intended voyage of the res-cuing vessel. It provides guidance to ships'masters on the pro-Facsimile61-2-6230-6868cesses to be followed inrelation to landing peoplewho haveTollfree1-800-641-7921-800-815-257been rescued atsea.Copies of theprotocol can beobtainedE-mailfrom theweb site listed below.rccaus@amsa.gov.auProtocol for Commercial Shipping RescuingRCC Australia is also the Australian Mission ControlPersons at Sea in or Adjacent to the AustralianCenter(AUMCC)fortheCOSPAS/SARSATInternationalSearch and Rescue RegionSatelliteSystemusedforthedetectionofdistressbeacons.Itis manned continuously and may be contacted through thehttp://www.dotars.gov.au/transinfra/AMSAHFDSCnetworkorviaINMARSAT.sea_rescue.aspx2.The AMSA HFDSCNetwork,whichhas stationslocated in Wiluna (Western Australia) and CharlevilleThe protocol requires the master of a vessel participating in a(Queensland),is controlled from RCC Australia and willrescue that is being coordinated byRCC Australia to providerespond to initial calls on HF DSC. Vessels wishing tocertain information toRCCAustralia.Reports canbemade24communicate with the HFDSC network (station identifier:hours, as follows:RCC Australia; call sign:VIC;MMSInumber005030001)are required to initiate a DSC call on the International Dis-AMSAHFDSCNetwork:MMSI00503001tress AlertingFrequencies (4207.5kHz, 6312.0kHz, 8414.5kHz,12577.0kHz,and16804.5kHz).Toll-free:1-800-641-792The INMARSAT Land Earth Station (LES)at PerthTelephone:61-2-6230-6811provides communications through both the Indian OceanRegion(IOR)andPacific Ocean Region(POR)satellites.Facsimile:61-2-6230-6868Details of Australian Maritime Communications StationsE-mailrccaus@amsa.gov.au(MCS)can befound in relevant International Telecommu-nications Union (ITU)and ALRS publications.3.The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is responsiblefor SAR operations involving Australian and foreign mili-Ship Reporting Systemtaryland-based aircraft, but may provide assistance to otherSAR authorities.TheAustralianShipReportingSystem (AUSREP)4.The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is responsible forTheAustralian ShipReportingSystem(AUSREP)is com-SAR in respectto naval ships and aircraft.pulsory for Australian-registered commercial vessels and forPub.120
Australia 31 Pub. 120 When a ship or an aircraft is in distress in the Australian Search and Rescue Region (SRR), the boundaries of which are identical to the boundaries of the AUSREP area, assistance may be given by vessels in the vicinity and/or the following authorities: 1. Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) through AusSAR, specifically the Rescue Coordination Center Australia (RCC Australia), is responsible for search and rescue for civil aircraft, for merchant ships outside port limits, and for small craft beyond the capacity of regional SAR resources. RCC Australia, located in Canberra, coordinates aircraft and surface vessels involved in search and rescue operations within the Australian SRR and can be contacted, as follows: RCC Australia is also the Australian Mission Control Center (AUMCC) for the COSPAS/SARSAT International Satellite System used for the detection of distress beacons. It is manned continuously and may be contacted through the AMSA HF DSC network or via INMARSAT. 2. The AMSA HF DSC Network, which has stations located in Wiluna (Western Australia) and Charleville (Queensland), is controlled from RCC Australia and will respond to initial calls on HF DSC. Vessels wishing to communicate with the HF DSC network (station identifier: RCC Australia; call sign: VIC; MMSI number 005030001) are required to initiate a DSC call on the International Distress Alerting Frequencies (4207.5 kHz, 6312.0 kHz, 8414.5 kHz, 12577.0 kHz, and 16804.5 kHz). The INMARSAT Land Earth Station (LES) at Perth provides communications through both the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and Pacific Ocean Region (POR) satellites. Details of Australian Maritime Communications Stations (MCS) can be found in relevant International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and ALRS publications. 3. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is responsible for SAR operations involving Australian and foreign military land-based aircraft, but may provide assistance to other SAR authorities. 4. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is responsible for SAR in respect to naval ships and aircraft. 5. State and Territory Police Forces are responsible for SAR operations involving fishing vessels and pleasure craft within the limitations of their SAR resources, but may provide assistance to other SAR authorities. Ships fitted with suitable radio equipment can make a significant contribution to safety by guarding an appropriate International distress frequency for as long as practicable, whether or not required to do so by regulations. All Australian port radio stations use VHF channel 67 to supplement VHF channel 16 as a distress, safety, and calling frequency. Masters of vessels operating within the Australian Search and Rescue Region (SRR) are advised that an Australian Government protocol for ships assisting people in distress at sea is in place. This protocol sets out important principles that must be recognized to ensure a smooth post-rescue effort while minimizing the disruption to the intended voyage of the rescuing vessel. It provides guidance to ships’ masters on the processes to be followed in relation to landing people who have been rescued at sea. Copies of the protocol can be obtained from the web site listed below. The protocol requires the master of a vessel participating in a rescue that is being coordinated by RCC Australia to provide certain information to RCC Australia. Reports can be made 24 hours, as follows: Ship Reporting System The Australian Ship Reporting System (AUSREP) The Australian Ship Reporting System (AUSREP) is compulsory for Australian-registered commercial vessels and for A vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel or vessels if any of the above descriptions apply to the towed or pushed vessel or if the total length of the tow, measured from the stern of the towing vessel to the after end of the tow is greater than 150m. Vessel Navigation Requirements—Great Barrier Reef National Marine Park Vessels required to navigate within the limits of the DSA or the General Use Zones of the Greater Barrier Reef Marine Park Exempt vessels AusSAR Maritime AusSAR Aviation Telephone 61-2-6230-6811 61-2-6230-6899 Facsimile 61-2-6230-6868 Toll free 1-800-641-792 1-800-815-257 E-mail rccaus@amsa.gov.au Protocol for Commercial Shipping Rescuing Persons at Sea in or Adjacent to the Australian Search and Rescue Region http://www.dotars.gov.au/transinfra/ sea_rescue.aspx AMSA HF DSC Network: MMSI 00503001 Toll-free: 1-800-641-792 Telephone: 61-2-6230-6811 Facsimile: 61-2-6230-6868 E-mail rccaus@amsa.gov.au
32Australiashown to indicate Ist Half Tide and 2nd Half Tide. The signalsforeign vessels on voyages between Australian ports.All othervessels are encouraged to participate when within the AUSREPare given in the accompanying tables.area. Further information on AUSREP can be found in Ap-pendix I.Flood Tide Quarter Tide SignalsTideDay signalNight signalGreat Barrier Reef and Torres Strait Vessel Traffic ServiceIst QuarterBlack cone, point up Green light(REEFVTS)REEFVTS is a mandatory system established as a means ofBlack cone, point upGreen light over2ndQuarterenhancing navigational safety and enviormental protection inover black cylinderwhite lightTorres Strait and the Inner Route of the Great Barrier Reef.Two black cones,Two green lights,Further information can be found in Pub.127, Sailing Direc-3rdQuartervertically dis-points up,verticallytions (Enroute)East Coast of Australia and NewZealand (Sec-disposedposedtor 7).Black cylinder overWhite light over4thQuarterblack cone,pointupgreen lightSignalsEbb Tide Quarter Tide SignalsPort Control SignalsTideDay signalNight signalWhen a port in Australia is closed to navigation, the follow-ing signals are shown:Ist QuarterBlack ballRed light1. By day, a black cone, point up, between two blackBlack ball overRed light overballs, vertically disposed.2ndQuarterblack cylinderwhite light2. At night, a green light between two red lights, verti-cally disposed at the signal masthead.Two red lights,Twoblackballs,Note.When these signals are shown, no other masthead3rd Quartervertically dis-vertically disposedsignals will be shown.posedCaution.Some ports have their own signals. See the ap-Black cylinder overWhite light overpropriate Sailing Directions (Enroute) publication for the port4th Quarterblack ball red lightconcerned.Depth SignalsPort Priority SignalsDepths signals are shown at the yardarm, with whole meterIn certain Australian ports, vessels of 35m or more in lengthsignals being shown at the yardarm opposite the decimal sig-(less in some ports), when navigating within the pilotagenals.The signals indicate the depth,in meters, abovelocal portwaters of the port and requiring a priority or right-of-way overdatum, which may differ from chart datum. Depth Signalsothervessels,maydisplaythefollowing:which are not displayed with Quarter Tide Signals, are given in1. By day, when berthing or unberthing, the flag signalsthe accompanying table.as prescribed in the Port Authority By-laws.2.At night, two lights mounted vertically, 2m apart, theDepth Signalsupper being green and the lower being red.DepthDay signalNight signal0.25mBlack ballRed lightTide Signalsshown from the masthead, refer to verticalTide Signals, 0.50mBlack cone, point upGreen lightmovements of the tide only and are given in the accompanying0.75mWhite lightBlack cylindertable.Black ball overRed light over1mTide Signalsblack cone, point upgreen lightTideBlack ball overRed light overDay signalNight signal2mblack cylinderwhite lightFlood tideGreen lightBlack cone, point upGreen light overBlack cone,pointEbb tideBlack ballRed light3mup, over black ballred lightSlack waterWhite lightBlack cylinderBlack cone, pointGreen light over4mup, over black cylin-white lightQuarter Tide Signals.When shown with other signals,derthey are displayed on the mast below the cross tree or theTwo black cones.Two green lights,normal position of thecrosstree.Quarter Tide Signals are not5mpoints up, verticallyvertically dis-shown with Depth Signals.When considered sufficient by localdisposedposedauthorities,only st Quarter and 3rd QuarterSignals will bePub. 120
32 Australia Pub. 120 foreign vessels on voyages between Australian ports. All other vessels are encouraged to participate when within the AUSREP area. Further information on AUSREP can be found in Appendix I. Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait Vessel Traffic Service (REEFVTS) REEFVTS is a mandatory system established as a means of enhancing navigational safety and enviormental protection in Torres Strait and the Inner Route of the Great Barrier Reef. Further information can be found in Pub. 127, Sailing Directions (Enroute) East Coast of Australia and New Zealand (Sector 7). Signals Port Control Signals When a port in Australia is closed to navigation, the following signals are shown: 1. By day, a black cone, point up, between two black balls, vertically disposed. 2. At night, a green light between two red lights, vertically disposed at the signal masthead. Note.—When these signals are shown, no other masthead signals will be shown. Caution.—Some ports have their own signals. See the appropriate Sailing Directions (Enroute) publication for the port concerned. Port Priority Signals In certain Australian ports, vessels of 35m or more in length (less in some ports), when navigating within the pilotage waters of the port and requiring a priority or right-of-way over other vessels, may display the following: 1. By day, when berthing or unberthing, the flag signals as prescribed in the Port Authority By-laws. 2. At night, two lights mounted vertically, 2m apart, the upper being green and the lower being red. Tide Signals Tide Signals, shown from the masthead, refer to vertical movements of the tide only and are given in the accompanying table. Quarter Tide Signals.—When shown with other signals, they are displayed on the mast below the cross tree or the normal position of the crosstree. Quarter Tide Signals are not shown with Depth Signals. When considered sufficient by local authorities, only 1st Quarter and 3rd Quarter Signals will be shown to indicate 1st Half Tide and 2nd Half Tide. The signals are given in the accompanying tables. Depth Signals Depths signals are shown at the yardarm, with whole meter signals being shown at the yardarm opposite the decimal signals. The signals indicate the depth, in meters, above local port datum, which may differ from chart datum. Depth Signals, which are not displayed with Quarter Tide Signals, are given in the accompanying table. Tide Signals Tide Day signal Night signal Flood tide Black cone, point up Green light Ebb tide Black ball Red light Slack water Black cylinder White light Flood Tide Quarter Tide Signals Tide Day signal Night signal 1st Quarter Black cone, point up Green light 2nd Quarter Black cone, point up over black cylinder Green light over white light 3rd Quarter Two black cones, points up, vertically disposed Two green lights, vertically disposed 4th Quarter Black cylinder over black cone, point up White light over green light Ebb Tide Quarter Tide Signals Tide Day signal Night signal 1st Quarter Black ball Red light 2nd Quarter Black ball over black cylinder Red light over white light 3rd Quarter Two black balls, vertically disposed Two red lights, vertically disposed 4th Quarter Black cylinder over black ball White light over red light Depth Signals Depth Day signal Night signal 0.25m Black ball Red light 0.50m Black cone, point up Green light 0.75m Black cylinder White light 1m Black ball over black cone, point up Red light over green light 2m Black ball over black cylinder Red light over white light 3m Black cone, point up, over black ball Green light over red light 4m Black cone, point up, over black cylinder Green light over white light 5m Two black cones, points up, vertically disposed Two green lights, vertically disposed