Marine Orders Part 56: REEFREP, Issue 2 (Cth)
Marine Orders Part 56, issue 2 (REEFREP)
made under the Navigation Act 1912
This compilation was prepared on 27 July 2011 taking into account amendments up to Marine Orders Part 56 Amendment 2011 (No. 1)
Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting, Australian Maritime Safety Authority
1Purpose & power........................................................................................... 3
2Definitions of words and phrases used in this Part........................................... 3
3Interpretation.................................................................................................. 5
4Application.................................................................................................... 5
5Obligation to report........................................................................................ 6
Appendix 1 REEFREP reporting requirements..................................... 6
1 Definition.......................................................................................... 6
2 Pre-Entry Position Report.................................................................. 6
3 Entry Report..................................................................................... 7
4 Passage Plan Report ........................................................................ 8
5 Route Deviation Report.................................................................... 10
6 Intermediate Position Reports ......................................................... 10
7 Defect Report................................................................................. 10
8 Final Report.................................................................................... 11
9 Reporting method............................................................................ 11
Appendix 2 Mandatory Reporting Points.............................................. 12
1A Name of Order
This Order is Marine Orders Part 56, issue 2.
1 Purpose and power
1.1 Purpose
This Part gives effect to Regulation 11 of Chapter V of SOLAS dealing with ship reporting systems, and generally makes provision for and in relation to the safety and efficiency of navigation and protection of the marine environment in the Torres Strait region and the Inner Route of the Great Barrier Reef.
1.2 Power
1.2.1Section 191 of the Navigation Act provides that the regulations may make provision for or in relation to giving effect to SOLAS. Regulation 11 of Chapter V of SOLAS deals with ship reporting systems.
1.2.2 Subsection 425(1) of the Navigation Act provides for regulations to be made prescribing matters requiring or permitted to be prescribed, or which are necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the Act. In particular, paragraph (db) provides that the regulations may provide for and in relation to the safe navigation and operation of ships.
1.2.3 Subsection 425(1AA) of the Navigation Act provides for the making of orders with respect to matters that can be made by the regulations.
2 Definitions of words and phrases used in this Part
chemical tanker means a ship to which the BCH or IBC Code referred to in Marine Orders, Part 17 (Liquefied Gas Carriers and Chemical Tankers) applies.
combination carrier means a ship designed to carry either oil or solid cargoes in bulk.
IMO means the International Maritime Organization.
in the vicinity of, in relation to a position, means within two nautical miles of that position.
INF Code has the same meaning as in Marine Orders — Part 41 (Carriage of Dangerous Goods).
length of tow means the distance between the stern of the towing vessel and the after end of the towed vessel.
liquefied gas carrier means a ship to which the EGC, GC or IGC Code referred to in Marine Orders, Part 17 (Liquefied Gas Carriers and Chemical Tankers) applies.
Navigation Act means the Navigation Act 1912.
oil tanker means:
(a)a ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in bulk as cargo; or
(b) a combination carrier when it is carrying oil in bulk as cargo; or
(c) a chemical tanker when it is carrying oil in bulk as cargo; or
(d) any other ship fitted with cargo spaces which are constructed and used to carry oil in bulk of an aggregate capacity of 200 cubic metres or more.
overall length, in relation to a ship, means the distance between:
(a) a vertical line passing through a point that is the foremost part of the stem; and
(b) a vertical line passing through a point that is the aftermost part of the stern;
except that if the overall length of the ship cannot be so ascertained, the overall length is taken to be 110 per cent of the length as shown on the ship’s load-line certificate.
penal provision means a penal provision for regulation 4 of the Navigation (Orders) Regulations 1980.
Note 1 Navigation (Orders) Regulations 1980, reg 4, states:
(1) A person commits an offence if the person does not comply with a provision of an order that is made under subsection 425 (1AA) of the Act and that is expressed to be a penal provision.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.
Note 2 For the value of a penalty unit, see Crimes Act 1914, s 4AA.
REEFREP means the mandatory ship reporting system established by IMO Resolution MSC.52(66), as amended by Resolution Resolutions MSC.161(78) and MSC.315(88), and given effect to by this Part;
REEFREP area means:
(a)the Torres Strait between longitude 141° 45' E and 144° 00' E, including the Endeavour Strait and the Great North East Channel; and
(b) the waters of the Great Barrier Reef between:
(i) the Australian coast; and
(ii) the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, as bounded by a line:
(A) starting from the outer edge of the Reef at latitude 10°40′.00 S, longitude 144°00′ E; and
(B) then running south east to latitude 21° 00′ S, longitude 152° 40′ E; and
(C) then running east to latitude 21° 00′ S, longitude 152° 55′ E; and
(D) then running south south east to latitude 23°42′.00 S, longitude 153°45′.00 E; and
(E) then running south south west to latitude 24°30′.00 S, longitude 153°35′.00 E; and
(F) then running west to the intersection of latitude 24° 30′.00 S with the Australian coast at the low water line.
REEFVTS means the navigational service, known as the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait Vessel Traffic Service, operated jointly by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and Maritime Safety Queensland.
SOLAS means the Safety Convention as defined in the Navigation Act, section 187A.
Note At the time of making Marine Orders Part 56 Amendment 2011 (No. 1), the latest text of SOLAS was set out in SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2009, as amended by the IMO publication ‘SOLAS Amendments 2008 and 2009’, ISBN 978-92-801-1520-8.
3 Interpretation
3.1In this Part, the position of a meridian of longitude or a parallel of latitude is with reference to the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84).
3.2 In this Part:
(a)headings and subheadings are part of the Part;
(b)each Appendix is part of the Part;
(c)a footnote is not part of the Part, but may provide additional information or guidance in applying the Part.
4 Application
This Part applies to the following kinds of ship when navigating in the REEFREP area:
(a) a ship the overall length of which is 50 metres or more;
(b) an oil tanker, irrespective of length;
(c) a liquefied gas carrier, irrespective of length;
(d)a chemical tanker, irrespective of length;
(e)a ship to which the INF Code applies, irrespective of length;
(f) a ship engaged in towing or pushing:
(i)where it or the ship being towed or pushed is a ship described in (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e); or
(ii) where the length of tow is 150 metres or more.
Note Subsection 191(3) of the Navigation Act provides that section 2 of that Act does not have effect in relation to an Order giving effect to a provision of Chapter V of the Safety Convention. This means that this Part applies to all ships in the categories set out above, irrespective of whether they are on overseas, interstate or intrastate voyages.
5 Obligation to report
The master of a ship to which this Part applies must make the following reports to REEFVTS:
(a) a Pre-Entry Position Report in accordance with 2 of Appendix 1;
(b) an Entry Report in accordance with 3 of Appendix 1;
(c) a Passage Plan Report in accordance with 4 of Appendix 1;
(d) a Route Deviation Report (if applicable) in accordance with 5 of Appendix 1;
(e) Intermediate Position Reports in accordance with 6 of Appendix 1;
(f) Defect Reports (if applicable) in accordance with 7 of Appendix 1; and
(g) a Final Report in accordance with 8 of Appendix 1.
using a method specified in 9 of Appendix 1.
This is a penal provision.
Appendix 1REEFREP reporting requirements
1 Definition
In this Appendix, Mandatory Reporting Point means one of the points listed in Appendix 2.
2 Pre-Entry Position Report
2.1A Pre-Entry Position Report must be made in respect of a ship at least two hours prior to it:
(a) entering the REEFREP area; and
(b) departing from a port within the REEFREP area.
2.2 The following information, in the order shown, must be provided in the Pre-Entry Position Report:
(a) ship name, call sign and IMO number;
(b) current position (latitude and longitude) and time (in UTC);
(c) if in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point when entering the REEFREP area, the name of that Mandatory Reporting Point and estimated time (in UTC) of ship’s arrival at a position in the vicinity of that Mandatory Reporting Point;
(d) if not in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point when entering the REEFREP area, the position (latitude and longitude) and estimated time (in UTC) of ship’s entry to the REEFREP area;
(e) if departing from a port within the REEFREP area, name of first Mandatory Reporting Point and estimated time (in UTC) of ship’s arrival at a position in the vicinity of that Mandatory Reporting Point;
(f) name of anticipated final Mandatory Reporting Point if ship is to be in the vicinity of that Mandatory Reporting Point when exiting the REEFREP area, or position (latitude and longitude) of anticipated exit from the REEFREP area if not exiting in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point;
(g) if fitted with Inmarsat C equipment, the primary Inmarsat C terminal details consisting of Inmarsat Mobile Number (IMN), manufacturer and model.
3 Entry Report
3.1An Entry Report must be made in respect of a ship as soon as it:
(a) enters the REEFREP area; and
(b) departs from a port within the REEFREP area.
3.2 The following information must be provided in the Entry Report:
(a) ship name, call sign and IMO number;
(b) if in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point when entering the REEFREP area, the name of that Mandatory Reporting Point and time (in UTC);
(c) if not in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point, the position (latitude and longitude) and time (in UTC) at that position of ship’s entry to the REEFREP area;
(d) if departing from a port within the REEFREP area, name of first Mandatory Reporting Point and estimated time (in UTC) of ship’s arrival at a position in the vicinity of that Mandatory Reporting Point;
(e) passage plan or, name of next two Mandatory Reporting Points and proposed route between those Mandatory Reporting Points where there are two or more recommended routes;
Note Ships are encouraged to provide a passage plan, as described in provision 4 of Appendix 1, when providing an Entry Report. However, it is recognised that when a ship is waiting for a pilot to come aboard, it may not be possible to provide a detailed passage plan until after the pilot has boarded.
Note 2 For example, Mandatory Reporting Point Booby (D) to Mandatory Reporting Point Alpha North (F) via Varzin Passage;
(f) speed (ship’s anticipated average speed until next report, in knots and tenths of a knot) or estimated time of arrival (ETA) at next Mandatory Reporting Point;
(g) draught fore and aft (in metres and decimals of metres);
(h)pilotage details including whether a coastal pilot is on board and if so, the pilot’s surname and licence number;
(i) name of anticipated final Mandatory Reporting Point if ship is in the vicinity of that Mandatory Reporting Point when exiting the REEFREP area, or position (latitude and longitude) of anticipated exit from the REEFREP area if not exiting in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point;
(j)cargo information with details to include normal name of the cargo and whether cargo is classified as hazardous;
Note If preferred, cargo information may be passed to REEFVTS by non-voice means prior to the Pre-Entry Position Report.
(k) defects, damage, deficiencies or other limitations (see 7 of this Appendix);
(l)ship description details including ship type, length (metres) and gross tonnage;
(m) any additional information which would contribute to the navigational safety of other shipping in the REEFREP area should also be reported.
3.3 Where a passage plan is not included in the Entry Report under 3.2(e), it must be provided within one hour following the ship’s entry into the REEFREP area, or departure from a port within the REEFREP area.
4 Passage Plan Report
Note Passage Plan Reports are also known as Route Plan Reports.
4.1 Requirement for passage plan
For the purposes of 3.2(e) and 3.3 of this Appendix, route information must be provided for a ship in the form of a passage plan in accordance with 4.2.
4.2 Means of providing passage plan
A passage plan can be provided to REEFVTS by one or more of the means specified in 4.2.1, 4.2.2 or 4.2.3.
Note One or more of the means may be utilised during a ship’s transit of the REEFREP area.
4.2.1 Standard Route Plan
4.2.1.1 The standard route plans are set out in the REEFREP User Guide.
Note Standard route plans have been developed to enable ships to communicate their intended route through the REEFREP area. These are based on vessel draught, Mandatory Reporting Points, and where there are two or more recommended routes between Mandatory Reporting Points, the names of the alternative routes between these.
4.2.1.2 For a ship using a standard route plan, the following information must be provided:
(a) ship name, call sign, IMO number and time (in UTC);
(b) name of first Mandatory Reporting Point if ship is in the vicinity of that Mandatory Reporting Point, or current position (latitude and longitude) if not in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point;
(c) name of anticipated final Mandatory Reporting Point if ship is in the vicinity of that Mandatory Reporting Point when exiting the REEFREP area or position (latitude and longitude) of exit from the REEFREP area if not in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point;
(d) Standard Route;
Note For example, a south bound deep draught ship entering at Booby and departing via Sandy Cape can simply provide the route plan as: “Inner Route, Deep draught”. Similarly, where it is intended to deviate from the predefined standard route plan (eg. transit via Heath) the route plan can be communicated simply as: “Inner Route, Deep draught via Heath”.
(e) speed (ship’s anticipated average speed in knots and tenths of a knot).
4.2.2 Mandatory Reporting Point Route Plan
4.2.2.1 Route plans can be provided to REEFVTS using the Mandatory Reporting Points.
4.2.2.2 The following information must be provided when a ship is providing a route plan using the Mandatory Reporting Points:
(a) ship name, call sign, IMO number, time (in UTC);
(b) name of Mandatory Reporting Point if ship is in the vicinity of that Mandatory Reporting Point, or position (latitude and longitude) if not in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point;
(c) name of next two Mandatory Reporting Points;
(d) where there are two or more recommended routes between Mandatory Reporting Points, the proposed route;
Note For example, Mandatory Reporting Point Booby (D) to Mandatory Reporting Point Alpha North (F) via Varzin Passage.
(e) speed (ship’s anticipated average speed until next report, in knots and tenths of a knot) or estimated time of arrival (ETA) at the next two Mandatory Reporting Points.
4.2.2.3 A ship providing a route plan using the Mandatory Reporting Points must provide the information described in 4.2.2.2 at each Mandatory Reporting Point.
4.2.3 Waypoint Route Plans
For a ship not providing route information in accordance with 4.2.1 or 4.2.2, the intended waypoints are to be provided to REEFVTS. The following information must be provided:
(a) ship name, call sign and IMO number;
(b) list of intended waypoints for the transit, using actual latitude and longitude of the proposed waypoints, or the Mandatory Reporting Points listed in Appendix 2, or a combination of both;
(c) where there are two or more recommended routes between Mandatory Reporting Points, the proposed route;
Note For example, Mandatory Reporting Point Booby (D) to Mandatory Reporting Point Alpha North (F) via Varzin Passage.
(d) speed (ship’s anticipated average speed in knots and tenths of a knot) or estimated time of arrival (ETA) at the final Mandatory Reporting Point if ship is in the vicinity of that Mandatory Reporting Point when exiting the REEFREP area or at the position (latitude and longitude) of anticipated exit from the REEFREP area if not in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point.
5 Route Deviation Report
5.1 A deviation from a passage plan must be notified to REEFVTS, preferably prior to the deviation and no later than 15 minutes after the deviation taking place.
5.2 The deviation is to be reported and a passage plan provided using one of options 4.2.1, 4.2.2 or 4.2.3.
6 Intermediate Position Reports
Note Intermediate Position Reports are also known as En Route position Reports.
6.1 When transiting the REEFREP area, a ship must provide to REEFVTS Intermediate Position Reports.
6.2 If a ship is fitted with an Inmarsat C terminal it may provide Intermediate Position Reports by means of automated position reporting (APR). If a ship is fitted with a first generation Inmarsat C terminal, which does not support remote programming by REEFVTS, the Master is to program the terminal onboard for Intermediate Position Reports to be sent automatically via Inmarsat C.
Note 1 REEFVTS will generally carry out APR remotely without any intervention by the ship’s crew.
Note 1 Instructions relating to programming of these terminals can be obtained from REEFVTS.
6.3 Ships providing Intermediate Position Reports by means of automated position reporting must comply with REEFREP reporting requirements under 2 (Pre-Entry Position Reports), 3 (Entry Report), 4 (Passage Plan Report), 5 (Route Deviation Report), 7 (Defect Report) and 8 (Final Report), of this Appendix.
6.4 Subject to 9.3, if for any reason a ship cannot provide Intermediate Position Reports via Inmarsat C, Intermediate Position Reports must be provided via VHF Radiotelephone on an hourly basis or as advised by the REEFVTS. The following information must be provided:
(a) ship name, call sign and IMO number;
(b) date and time (UTC); and
(c) name of Mandatory Reporting Point if ship is in the vicinity of that Mandatory Reporting Point, or position (latitude and longitude) of the ship if not in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point; and
(d) speed (ship’s anticipated average speed in knots and tenths of a knot).
7 Defect Report
7.1The following information must be provided when a ship within the REEFREP area suffers damage, failure or breakdown affecting the safety of the ship, makes a marked deviation from a route due to defect, course or speed previously advised or requires to report safety related information and reports of incidents involving Dangerous Goods (DG), Harmful Substances (HS) or Marine Pollutants (MP):
(a) ship name, call sign and IMO number;
(b) position (latitude and longitude) and time of reporting (in UTC);
(c) name of next Mandatory Reporting Point or course if not tracking between Mandatory Reporting Points;
(d) speed (ship’s anticipated average speed until next report, in knots & tenths of a knot) or estimated time of arrival (ETA) at next Mandatory Reporting Point;
(e) description and details of any damage, failure or breakdown suffered:
(i) collision, grounding, fire, explosion, structural failure, flooding, cargo shifting;
(ii) failure or breakdown of steering gear, propulsion plant, electrical generating system, essential shipborne navigational aids;
(f) details of any safety messages (navigational safety, abnormal weather, unserviceable aids to navigation) or DG HS MP incident reports using the recognised IMO reporting formats.
7.2 Information need not be provided under 7.1 if information has been provided in compliance with section 268 of the Navigation Act or Part 3 of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.
8 Final Report
8.1 A Final Report must be made in respect of a ship:
(a) when exiting the REEFREP area; and
(b) arriving at a port within the REEFREP area.
8.2 The following information must be provided in the Final Report:
(a) ship name, call sign and IMO number;
(b) if in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point when exiting the REEFREP area, the name of that Mandatory Reporting Point and time (in UTC);
(c) if not in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point, the position (latitude and longitude) and time (in UTC) of ship’s exit from the REEFREP area;
(d) if ship is arriving at a port in the REEFREP area, the name of Mandatory Reporting Point if in the vicinity of a Mandatory Reporting Point, or position (latitude and longitude) and time (in UTC) of arrival at port;
(e) any additional information which would contribute to the navigational safety of other shipping in the REEFREP area.
9 Reporting method
9.1 Ways of making reports
The reports that are required under provision 5 of this Part may be made in any of the following ways:
(a) Inmarsat C — through POR LES (212) using special access code (SAC) 861;
Note This service is free of charge.
(b) VHF Radiotelephone — REEFVTS is operational 24 hours a day and can be contacted on VHF channels 11 or 14 depending on the ship’s position (see Table 2 for a list of positions and VHF channels);
Table 2
Latitude from:
Latitude to:
VHF Channel
9° 00´ S 13° 30´ S 14 13° 30´ S 18° 00´ S 11 18° 00´ S 20° 00´ S 14 20° 00´ S 22° 00´ S 11 22° 00´ S 24° 30´ S 14
(c) on telephone number +61 7 4726 3428;
(d) on facsimile number +61 7 4721 0633;
(e) by email: [email protected].
9.2 Language
The language to be used for reporting is English, using the IMO Standard Marine Communications Phrases.
9.3 Failure to report
Failure of a ship’s equipment that prevents reporting under provision 5 of this Part must be recorded in:
(a) for radio equipment — the ship’s radio log book; or
(b) for other equipment — the Official Log Book.
Appendix 2Mandatory Reporting Points
In this Part, Mandatory Reporting Point means one of the following points:
Name of reporting point
Designation
Type
Latitude South
Longitude East
Bramble A E 09° 15' 143° 50' Daru B E 09° 24' 143° 27' Twin C I 10° 25' 142° 33' Thursday Island D1 P 10° 35.5' 142° 13.5' Alpha North F I 10° 36' 142° 32' Booby D E 10° 37' 141° 49' Alpha South G I 10° 38' 142° 31' Endeavour E E 10° 49' 142° 15' Shortland H I 10° 55' 142° 45' Hannibal I I 11° 35.2' 142° 57.7' Inset J I 12° 16' 143° 16' Heath K I 13° 30' 143° 40.4' Pipon L I 14° 08.2' 144° 30' Cape Flattery M1 P 14° 54' 145° 18' Two Isles M I 15° 01' 145° 24' Gubbins East N I 15° 42' 145° 27.7' Gubbins West O I 15° 43' 145° 23' Grafton Passage P E 16° 40' 146° 12.8' Cairns P1 P 16° 48' 145° 51' Mourilyan Q1 P 17° 35' 146° 10' Barnard Q I 17° 40' 146° 16' Palm Passage R E 18° 15' 147° 05' Lucinda R1 P 18° 29' 146° 26' Townsville (N) S1 P 19° 06' 146° 54' Note Ship Reporting Point symbol with designation according to charts AUS490, AUS4620 and AUS4635. Townsville (S) S2 P 19° 08' 146° 57' Bowling North S I 19° 09' 147° 30' Bowling South T I 19° 16' 147° 30' Blossom U E 19° 44' 150° 25.5' Abbot Point T1 P 19° 48' 148° 04' Molle (southbound) V I 20° 10' 148° 50' Edward X I 20° 12' 149° 15' Cid Harbour V1 P 20° 15' 148° 55.7' Shaw (northbound) W I 20° 33' 149° 00.5' Creal Y I 20° 36' 150° 15' Mackay Y1 P 21° 08' 149° 22' Hay Point (NE) Y3 P 21° 11' 149° 30' Hay Point (S) Y4 P 21° 14' 149° 30' High Peak Z I 21° 54' 150° 51' Swain Z1 E 21°50′ 153°10′ Archer Z2 E 22°45′ 153°25′ Sandy Cape Z3 E 24°30′ 153°35′ Port Alma Z4 P 23°23′ 151°03′ Gladstone (N) Z5 P 23°45′ 151°31′ Gladstone (E) Z6 P 23°54′ 151°45′ Bundaberg (W) Z7 P 24°30′ 152°25′ Bundaberg (E) Z8 P 24°30′ 152°48′ E = Entry and exit locations
I = Intermediate reporting locations
P = Port arrival and departure locations
Notes to the Marine Orders Part 56, issue 2 (REEFREP)
Note 1
Marine Orders Part 56, issue 2 (MO 2004/10) (in force under the Navigation Act 1912) as shown in this compilation comprise Marine Orders Part 56, issue 2 amended as indicated in the following tables.
Table of Orders
Year and number
Date of gazettal or registration
FRLI number
Commencement date
Application, saving or transitional provisions
Marine Orders Part 56, issue 2 (MO 2004/10) 24 November 2004 F2006B00187 1 December 2004 Marine Orders Part 56 Amendment 2011 (No. 1) (MO 2011/2) 8 June 2011 F2011L00982 1 July 2011 – Table of amendments
ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted Provision affected
How affected
1A....................................... ad. MO 2011/2 1.................................. am. MO 2011/2 2.................................. am. MO 2011/2 3.................................. am. MO 2011/2 4.................................. am. MO 2011/2 5.................................. am. MO 2011/2 Appendix 1................ am. MO 2011/2 Appendix 2................ am. MO 2011/2
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