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1978 No. 158

REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVIGATION ACT 1912*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Navigation Act 1912.

Dated this twenty-third day of August 1978.

ZELMAN COWEN

Governor-General

By His Excellency's Command,

PETER NIXON

Minister of State for Transport

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AMENDMENTS OF THE NAVIGATION (COLLISION) REGULATIONS†

Schedule 2

1. (1) The descriptions in Schedule 2 to the Navigation (Collision) Regulations of the traffic separation schemes following the headings set out in Column 1 of the Schedule are amended respectively as set out in Column 2 of that Schedule opposite to those headings.

(2) Schedule 2 to the Navigation (Collision) Regulations is amended by inserting after the description of the traffic separation scheme following the heading " IN THE APPROACHES TO RIVER ELBE " the following heading and description:

" IN THE APPROACHES TO RIVER JADE

(Reference charts: British Admiralty 1405, 1875, 2593 and 3761; German Hydrographic Office 50 and 53; Netherlands Hydrographic Office 1352 and 1353)

Description of the traffic separation scheme

(a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geo-graphical positions.

(1) 54° 08′. 2N.,	7° 30′. 2E.
(2) 54° 02′. 1N.,	7° 36′. 5E.
(3) 54° 01′. 9N.,	7° 34′. 8E.
(4) 54° 08′. 2N.,	7° 27′. 5E.

(b) A traffic lane for north bound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(5) 54° 02′. 4N.,	7° 38′. 1E.
(6) 54° 08′. 3N.,	7° 32′. 8E.

* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 29 August 1978.

† Statutory Rules 1977 No. 115 as amended by Statutory Rules 1977 No. 246.

(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(7) 54° 08′. 2N.,	7° 24′. 6E.
(8) 54° 01′. 7N.,	7° 33′. 0E

The main traffic directions are:

144°-

330°

Note: A precautionary area is situated southwards of the scheme (see the traffic separation scheme off Terschelling and in the German Bight).".

(3) Schedule 2 to the Navigation (Collision) Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from the description of the traffic separation scheme following the heading " AT NORTH HINDER "—

" (14) 51° 23′. 7N.,

2° 13′. 4E. ";

and substituting—

“ (14) 51° 22′. 8N.,

2° 12′. 4E. ";

(b) by omitting from the description of the traffic separation scheme following the heading " AT WEST HINDER "—

" (4) 51° 20′, 0N.,	2° 20′. 0E.
(5) 51° 20′. 0N.,	2° 10′. 6E. "

and substituting—

" (4) 51.° 19′. 2N.,

2° 16′. 7E. ";

(c) by omitting paragraphs (b) and (c) from, the description of the traffic separation scheme following the heading " AT WEST HINDER " and substituting the following paragraphs:

" (b) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions;

(5) 51° 19′. 2N.,	2° 16′. 7E,
(6) 51° 20′. 8N.,	2° 11′. 0E,
(7) 51° 19′. 6N.,	2° 10′, 1E,

(c) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation line/zone described in paragraphs (a) and (b) above and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(8) 51° 23′. 0N.,	2° 42′. 7E.
(9) 51° 23′. 0N.,	2° 37′. 0E.
(10) 51° 23′. 5N.,	2° 30′. 0E.
(11) 51° 22′. 8N.,	2° 26′. 5E.
(12) 51° 21′. 3N.,	2° 17′. 7E.
(13) 51° 22′. 8N.,	2° 12′. 4E.

(d) A traffic lane for east bound traffic is established between the separation line/zone described in paragraphs (a) and (b) above and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(14) 51° 21′. 2N.,	2° 42′. 7E.
(15) 51° 21′. 2N.,	2° 37′. 0E.
(16) 51° 21′. 5N.,	2° 31′. 2E.
(17) 51° 20′. 0N.,	2° 24′. 6E.
(18) 51° 12′. 8N.,	2° 05′. 0E."

(d) by omitting paragraphs (a) to (k), inclusive, from the description of the traffic separation scheme following the heading " IN THE STRAIT OF DOVER AND ADJACENT WATERS " and substituting the following paragraphs:

" (a) A separation zone, one mile wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions:

(1) 51° 28′. 0N.,	2° 07′. 1E.
(2) 51° 25′. 4N.,	2° 03′. 7E.

(b) A separation line connects the following geographical positions:

(3) 51° 25′. 4N.,	2° 03′. 7E.
(4) 51° 23′. 7N.,	2° 01′ 5E.

(5) 51° 23′. 7N.,	2° 01′. 5E.
(6) 51° 16′. 5N.,	1° 52′. 4E.

(d) A separation line connects the following geographical positions:

(7) 51° 16′. 5N.,	1° 52′. 4E.
(3) 51° 06′. IN.,	1° 38′. 2E.

(e) A separation zone, one mile wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions:

(9) 51° 06′. 1N.,	1° 38′. 2E.
(10) 50° 57′. 2.N.,	1° 23′. 6E.

(f) A natural separation zone is formed by The Ridge or Le Colbart.

(g) A separation zone, two miles wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions:

(11) 50° 48′. 9N.,	1° 16′. 2E.
(12) 50° 37′. 9N.,	1° 04′. 4E.
(13) 50° 33′. 7N.,	0° 57′. 8E.

(h) A separation zone bounded by a, line connecting the following geographical positions:

(14) 50° 33′. 0N.,	0° 59′. 0E.
(15) 50° 34′. 4N.,	0° 56′. 7E.
(16) 50° 28′. 8N.,	0° 00′. 0
(17) 50° 25′. 0N.,	0° 00′. 0

(i) A traffic lane for south-westbound traffic is established between the separation zones/line described in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) above and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(18) 51° 30′. 4N.,	2° 00′. 0E.
(19) 51° 23′. 0N.,	1° 50′. 0E.
(20) 51° 14′. 1N.,	1° 44′. 0E.
(21) 51° 06′. 9N.,	1° 31′. 0E.
(22) 50° 57′. 3N.,	1° 12′. 2E.

(j) The traffic lane south-westbound traffic is described in paragraph (i) above is continued between the separation zones described in paragraph (1), (g) and (h) above and a separation zone. half a mile wide, centred upon the following geographical positions.

(23) 50° 57′. 3N.,	1° 12′. 2E.
(24) 50° 52′. 0N.,	1° 62′. 2E.
(25) 50° 36′. 8N.,	0° 27′. 4E.
(26) 50° 34′. 7N.,	0° 00′. 0

(k) A traffic lane for north-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zones described in paragraph (g) and (h) above a separation zone, half mile wide centred upon the following geographical positions.

(27) 50° 37′. 7N.,	2° 12′. 4E.
(28) 51° 12′. 5N.,	2° 05′. 0E.
(29) 50° 12′. 0N.,	0° 00′. 0

(l) The traffic lane for north-eastbound traffic described in paragraph (k) above in continued between the separation zones described in paragraph (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) above and a line connecting the following geographical positions.

(30) 51° 22′. 8N.,	2° 12′. 4E.
(31) 51° 12′. 5N.,	2° 05′. 0E.
(32) 51° 06′. 4N.,	1° 49′. 0E.
(33) 50° 53′. 6N.,	1° 30′. 8E.
(34) 50° 44′. 5N.,	1° 27′. 0E.
(35) 50° 37′. 7N.,	1° 21′. 0E.

(m) A deep-water route forming part of the north-eastbound traffic lane between the north-western edge of the Sandettie Bank and the separation line/zone described in paragraphs (c) and (d) above has been established between the latitude 51° 10'. 3N. and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(i) 51° 23′. 4N.,	2° 02′. 2E.
(ii) 51° 22′. 3N.,	2° 05′. 8E.
(iii) 51° 18′. 4N.,	2° 04′. 8E."; and

(e) by omitting from the description of the traffic separation scheme following fee heading " IN THE STRAIT OF DOVER AND ADJACENT WATERS "—

" The general direction of the route is 046°.".

(4) Schedule 2 to the Navigation (Collision) Regulations is amended—

(a) by inserting after the description of the traffic separation scheme following the heading " SARONICOS GULF (in the approaches to Piraeus Harbour) " the following heading and description:

" IN THE SOUTHERN APPROACHES TO THE KERCH STRAIT

(Reference chart: USSR Chart 514)

Description of the traffic separation scheme

(a) A separation zone bounded by lines connecting the following geo-graphical positions:

(1) 44° 49′. 7N.,	36° 73′. 0E.
(2) 45° 02′. 3N.,	36° 30′. 0E.
(3) 44° 49′, 7N.,	36° 31′. 0E.

(b) A separation line connects the following geographical positions:

(2) 45° 02′. 3N.,	36° 30′. 0E.
(4) 45° 06′. 8N.,	36° 30′. 0E.

(5) 44° 49′. 7N.,	36° 33′. 2E.
(6) 45° 06′. 8N.,	36° 30′. 3E.

(d) A western boundary of a traffic lane connects the following geographical positions:

(7) 45° 06′. 8N.,	36° 29′. 7E.
(8) 44° 49′. 7N.,	36° 26′. 8E.

The main traffic directions are:

355° and 185°,";

(b) by inserting after the heading " INDIAN OCEAN AND ADJACENT WATERS '' the following heading and description:

" IN THE GULF OF SUEZ

(Reference charts: British Admiralty 757, 2373, 2374 and 2375)

Description of the traffic separation scheme

(a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(1) 29° 45′. 00N.,	32° 31′. 70E.
(2) 29° 35′. 60N.,	32° 31′. 70E.
(3) 28° 29′. 70N.,	33° 04′. 90E.
(3) (bis) 28° 19′. 00N.,	33° 11′. 80E.
(4) 28° 10′. 45N.,	33° 17′. 90E.

(5) 27° 52′. 60N.,	33° 40′. 60E.
(6) 28° 11′. 25N.,	33° 19′. 30E.
(7) 28° 30′. 00N.,	33° 05′. 45E,
(8) 29° 35′. 60N°,	32° 32′. 35E.
(9) 29° 45′. 00N.,	32° 32′. 35E.

(b) A separation line connects the following geographical positions:

(10) 28° 52′. 60N.,	33° 40′. 60E.
(11) 27° 36′. 85N.,	33° 55′. 55E.

(12) 27° 36′. 85N.,	33° 55′. 55E.
(13) 27° 30′. 00N.,	34° 05′. 80E.
(14) 27° 30′. 00N.,	34° 08′. 00E.

(d) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between a separation zone/line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(15) 29° 45'. 00N.,	32° 30'. 00E.
(16) 29° 35′. 30N.,	32° 30′. 00E.
(17) 28° 28′. 00N.,	33° 04′. 00E.
(18) 28° 09′. 95N.,	33° 57′, 00E.
(19) 27° 48′. 40R.,	33° 43′. 30E.
(20) 27° 36′, 30N.,	33° 54′. 80E.
(25) 27° 30′. 00N.,	34° 03′. 60E.

(e) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between a separation zone/line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(22) 29° 45′. 00N.,	32° 34′. 10E.
(23) 29° 35′. 70N.,	32° 34′. 10E.
(24) 28° 31′. 20N.,	33° 06′. 75E.
(25) 28° 11′. 80N.,	33° 20′. 30E.
(26) 27° 57′. 40N.,	33° 37′. 20E.
(27) 27° 37′, 45N.,	33° 56′; 20E.
(28) 27° 30′. 00N.,	33° 11′. 00E."; and

(c) by inserting after the headings and descriptions of traffic separation schemes for " NORTH AMERICA, PACIFIC COAST " the following headings and descriptions:

" SOUTH AMERICA, PACIFIC COAST

IN THE APPROACHES TO ANTOFAGASTA

(Reference charts; Chilean Hydrographic Office 200. and 204).

Description of the traffic separation scheme

(a) A separation zone, one mile wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions:

(1) 23° 38′ 43″ S.,	70° 26′ 37″ W.
(2) 23° 38′ 43″ S.,	70° 30′ 42″ W.

(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(3) 23° 37′ 13″ S.,	70° 26′ 37″ W.
(4) 23° 36′ 13″ S.,	70° 30′ 42″ W.

(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between toe separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(5) 23° 40′ 13″ S.,	70° 26′ 37″ W.
(6) 23° 41′ 13″ S.,	70° 30′ 42″ W.

The main traffic directions are:

090°-270°.

IN THE APPROACHES TO QUINTERO BAY

(Reference charts: Chilean Hydrographic Office 407 and 501)

Description of the traffic separation scheme

(a) A separation zone, half a mile wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions;

(1) 32° 44′ 40″ S.,	71° 32′ 22″ W.
(2) 32° 44′ 42″ S.,	71° 36′ 48″ W.

(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(3) 32° 43′ 42″ S.,	71° 32′ 22″ W.
(4) 32° 41′ 12″ S.,	71° 36′ 48″ W.

(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(5) 32° 45′ 42″ S.,	71° 32′ 22″ W.
(6) 32° 46′ 12″ S.,	71° 36′ 48″ W.

The main traffic directions are:

090°-270°.

IN THE APPROACHES TO VALPARAISO

(Reference charts: Chilean Hydro-graphic Office 501 and 502)

Description of the traffic separation scheme

(a) A separation zone, half a mile wide, is centred open the following geographical positions:

(1) 32° 57′ 43″ S.,	71° 37′ 44″ W.
(2) 33° 00′ 38″ S.,	71° 36′ 59″ W.

(b) A traffic fane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and. a separation line connecting the following geographical positions:

(3) 32° 57′ 58″ S.,	71° 39′ 11″ W.
(4) 33° 00′ 48″ S.,	71° 37′ 52″ W.

(c) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(5) 32° 57′ 27″ S.,	71° 36′ 17″ W.
(6) 33° 00′ 28″ S.,	71° 36′ 07″ W.

The main, traffic directions ere:

168°-348°.

Inshore traffic zone

The area between the coast and the landward boundary of the traffic separation scheme is designated as an inshore traffic zone.

IN THE APPROACHES TO CONCEPCION BAY

(Reference chart: Chilean Hydrographic Office 601)

Description of the traffic separation scheme

(a) A separation zone, a quarter of a mile wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions:

(1) 36° 34′ 06″ S.,	73° 01′ 45″ W.
(2) 36° 36′ 04″ S.,	73° 01′ 19″ W.
(3) 36° 38′ 30″ S.,	73° 01′ 19″ W.

(b) A traffic lane, half a mile wide, is established on each side of the separation zone.

The main traffic directions are:

170°-350° and

000°-180°

IN THE APPROACHES TO SAN VICENTE BAY

(Reference chart: Chilean Hydrographic Office 601)

Description of the traffic separation scheme

(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(1) 36° 40′ 54″ S.,	73° 13′ 25″ W.
(2) 36° 43′ 54″ S.,	73° 10′ 08″ W.
(3) 36° 43′ 48″ S.,	73° 10′ 02″ W.
(4) 36° 40′ 35″ S.,	73° 12′ 57″ W.

(b) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(5) 36° 41′ 46″ S.,	73° 14′ 42″ W.
(6) 36° 44′ 10″ S.,	73° 10′ 33″ W.

(c) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(7) 36° 39′ 50″ S.,	73° 11′ 50″ W.
(8) 36° 43′ 31″ S.,	73° 09′ 36″ W.

The main traffic directions are:

140°-320°.".

(5) Schedule 2 to the Navigation (Collision) Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting the following headings and descriptions of traffic separation schemes to which they relate following the heading " WESTERN EUROPEAN WATERS ":

OFF OKSOY

OFF THE OSLO FJORD

OFF FEISTEIN

OFF LISTA

OFF LINDESNES: and

(b) by inserting before the heading " NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTIC COAST " the following headings and descriptions:

" EASTERN U.S.S.R. WATERS

IN THE APPROACHES TO THE GULF OF NAKHODKA

(Reference chart: USSR Chart 700)

Description of the traffic separation scheme

The traffic separation scheme consists of two parts.

Part I

(a) A roundabout consists of a circular traffic separation zone of 2 miles in diameter centred at the following geographical position:

42° 38′. 3N.,

132° 56′. 2E.

and a circular traffic lane of 2 miles in width.

(b) A separation line connects the following geographical positions:

(1) 42° 34′. 8N.,	132° 56′. 3E.
(2) 42° 27′. 0N.,	132° 56′. 3E.

(d) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(2) 42° 27′. 0N.,	132° 56′. 3E.
(3) 42° 10′. 0N.,	132° 52′. 8E.
(4) 42° 10′. 0N.,	132° 59′. 4E.

(e) An outside boundary of the traffic lane east of the separation zone connects the following geographical positions:

(5) 42° 10′. 0N.,	133° 02′. 2E.
(6) 42° 27′. 0N.,	132° 57′ 6E.

(f) An outside boundary of the traffic Jane west of the separation zone connects the following geographical positions:

(7) 42° 27′.0N.,	132° 55′. 0E.
(8) 42° 10′. 0N.,	132° 50′. 2E.

Part II

(a) A separation zone, one mile wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions:

(9) 42° 36′. 2N.,	132° 58′, 9E.
(10) 42° 33′. 5N.,	133° 02′. 9E.
(11) 42° 33′. 5N.,	133° 07′. 3E.

(b) A traffic lane, one and a half miles wide, is established south of the separation zone.

(12) 42° 35′. 5N.,	133° 07′. 3E.
(13) 42° 35′. 5N.,	133° 03′. 0E.
(14) 42° 37′. 4N.,	133° 00′, 2E.

(d) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(12) 42° 35′, 5N.,	133° 07′. 3E.
(13) 42° 35′. 5N.,	133° 03′. 0E.
(14) 42° 37′. 4N.,	133° 00′. 2E.
(15) 42° 39′. 0N.,	133° 00′. 4E.
(16) 42° 39′. 0N.,	133° 07′. 3E.

Inshore traffic zone

The area between the coast and the landward boundary of the traffic separation scheme is designated as an inshore traffic zone.

Note:

CAUTION: While navigating within the traffic separation scheme ships should strictly keep within traffic lanes boundaries.

OFF THE OSTROVNOI POINT

(Reference chart; USSR Chart 700)

Description of the traffic separation scheme

The traffic separation scheme consists of two parts.

Part I

(a) Two separation zones bounded by lines connecting the following geographical positions:

(i) (1) 42° 35′. 2N.,	133° 17′. 5E.
(2) 42° 36′. 0N.,	133° 20′. 0E.
(3) 42° 35′. 2N.,	133° 24′. 4E.
(4) 42° 33′, 4N.,	133° 18′. 5E. and
(ii) (5) 42° 38′. 3N.,	133° 26′. 5E.
(6) 42° 44′. 6N.,	133° 45′. 7E.
(7) 42° 42′. 8N.,	133° 46′. 8E.
(8) 42° 37′. 4N.,	133° 30′. 8E.

(b) A traffic lane, two miles wide, is established on each side of the separation zone.

The main traffic directions are:

066°-246°

Part II

(a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

(9) 42° 33′. 5N.,	133° 20′. 0E.
(10) 42° 34′. 5N.,	133° 28′. 6E.
(11) 42° 32′. 1N.,	133° 42′. 0E.
(12) 42° 27′. 8N.,	133° 40′ .4E.

(b) A traffic lane, three miles wide, is established on each side of the separation zone.

The main traffic directions are:

104°-284°.

Note:

CAUTION: The traffic lane north of the separation zone (Jane between points 5 and 6) in Part I is designated for the navigation of Soviet ships only.

OFF THE ANIWA. CAPE

(Reference chart: USSR Chart 1177)

Description of the traffic separation scheme

(a) A separation zone, four miles wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions:

(1) 45° 54′. 0N.,	143° 20′. 0E.
(2) 45° 54′. 9N.,	143° 30′. 0E.
(3) 45° 58′. 8N.,	143° 40′. 0E.

(b) A traffic lane, two miles wide, is established south of the separation zone.

(e) An outside boundary of the traffic lane north of the separation zone connects the following geographical positions:

(4) 45° 59′. 0N.,	143° 20′. 0E.
(5) 45° 58′. 5N.,	143° 25′. 5E.
(6) 46° 05′. 2N.,	143° 35′. 2E.

The main traffic directions are:

082°-62° and 225°-271°.

Inshore traffic zone

The area between the northern boundary of the traffic separation scheme and the coast of the Sakhalin Island is designated as an inshore traffic zone.

IN THE FOURTH KURIL STRAIT

(Reference chart: USSR Chart 1177)

Description of the traffic separation scheme

The traffic separation scheme consists of two parts.

Part I—Off the Makanru Island

(a) A separation zone, four miles wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions:

(1) 49° 56′. 0N.,	154° 14′. 0E.
(2) 49° 54′. 6N.,	154° 35′, 0E.

(b) A traffic lane, two miles wide, is established on each side of the separation zone.

The main traffic directions are:

096°-276°.

Part II—Off the Vasilyev Cape

(a) A separation zone, four miles wide, is centred upon the following geographical positions:

(3) 49° 52′. 4N.,	155° 10′. 0E.
(4) 49° 51′. 4N.,	155° 24′. 5E.
(5) 49° 54′. 7N.,	155° 35′. 0E.

(b) A traffic lane, two miles wide, is established on each side of the separation zone.

The main traffic directions are:

096°-276o and 0650-245°,".

Commencement

2. The amendments effected by sub-regulation 1 (3) shall come into operation on 1 October 1978.

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SCHEDULE Sub-regulation 1 (1)

AMENDMENTS OF SCHEDULE 2 TO NAVIGATION (COLLISION) REGULATIONS

Column 1	Column 2
Heading to
description of traffic	Amendment
separation scheme
OFF TERSCHELLING	Omit—
AND IN	" (2) 53° 56′. 6N.,	7° 39′. 7E.
THE GERMAN	(3) 53° 54′. 8N.,	7° 42′. 1E.",
BIGHT	substitute—
	" (2) 53° 59′. 1N.,	7° 36′. 4E.
	(3) 53° 57′. 3N.,	7° 38′. 7E."
	Omit—
	" (12) 53" 59′. 2N.,	7° 36′. 2E.
	(13) 53° 51′. 4N.,	6° 20′. 5E.",
	substitute—
	" (12) 54° 01′. 7N.,	7° 33′. 0E.
	(13) 53° 51′. 4N.,	6° 20′.3E."
	" (16) 53° 43′. 6N.,	6° 23′. 7E.
	(17) 53° 52′. 1N.,	7° 45′. 6E.",
	substitute—
	" (16) 53" 43′. 6N.,	6° 23′. 9E.
	(17) 53° 54′. 7N.,	7° 42′. 1E."
	Omit—
	" 080° -260° ".
	substitute—
	" 077°-257°.
	(f) Precautionary area
	A precautionary area is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
	(18) 54° 02′. 4N.,	7° 38′. 1E.
	(19) 53° 52′. 0N.,	7° 47′. 4E.
	(20) 53° 52′. 0N.,	7° 45′. 6E.
	(21) 54° 01′. 7N.,	7° 33′. 0E."
OFF CAPE ROCA	Omit
OFF CAPE ST. VINCENT	Omit
OFF NEW YORK	Omit, substitute—
	" OFF NEW YORK
	(Reference charts: United States Charts 12300 and 12326)
	Description of the traffic separation scheme
	The traffic separation scheme off New York consists five parts:
	Part I—Precautionary area
	(a) A precautionary area of radius seven miles is centred upon Ambrose Light in geographical position 40° 27'. 5N., 73° 49'. 9W.

SCHEDULE—continued

Column 1	Column 1
Heading to description, of traffic separation scheme	Amendment
OFF NEW YORK	Part II—Eastern approach; off Nantucket
—continued	(a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
	(1) 40° 28′. 9N.,	69° 15′. 0W.
	(2) 40° 27′. 6N.,	70° 13′. 8W.
	(3) 40° 30′. 6N.,	70° 14′. 0W.
	(4) 40° 31′. 9N.,	69° 15′. 0W.
	(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
	(5) 40° 36′. 9N.,	69° 15′. 0W.
	(6) 40° 35′. 6N.,	70° 14′. 2W.
	(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
	(7) 40° 22′. 6N.,	70° 132′ 6W.
	(8) 40° 23′. 9N.,	69° 157′ 0W.
	Part III—Eastern approach; off Ambrose Light
	(a) A separation zone bounded by a. line connecting the following geographical positions:
	(9) 40° 24′. 3N.,	73° 05′. 0W.
	(10) 40° 24′. 2N.,	73° 11′. 5W.
	(11) 40° 26′. 0N.,	73° 402′ 8W.
	(12) 40° 27′. 0N.,	73° 40′. 7W.
	(13) 40° 27′. 2N.,	71° 11′. 5W.
	(14) 40° 27′. 3N.,	73° 05′. 0W.
	(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
	(15) 40° 32′. 3N.,		73° 04′. 9W.
	(16) 40° 32′. 2N.,		73° 11′. 5W.
	(17) 40° 27′. 9N.,		73° 40′ 6W.
	(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
	(18) 40° 25′. 0N.,			73° 41′. 2W.
	(19) 40° 19′. 2N.,			73° 23′. 5W.
	(20) 40° 19′. 3N.,			73° 05′. 0W.
	Part IV—South-eastern approach
	(a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
	(21) 40° 03′. 1N.,		73° 17′. 9W.
	(221 40° 06′. 3N.,		73° 22′. 7W.
	(23) 40° 22′ 4N.,		73° 43′. 5W.
	(24) 40° 23′ 0N.,		73° 42′. 7W.
	(25) 40° 08′. 6N.,		73° 20′. 1W.
	(20) 40° 03′. 3N.,		73° 15′. 3W.
	(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
	(27) 40° 09′. 0N.,		73° 10′. 9W.
	(28) 40° 12′. 2N.,		73° 15′. 7W.
	(29) 40° 24′. 0N.,		73° 41′. 9W.
	(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone end a line connecting the following geographical positions:
	(30) 40° 21′. 7N.,			73° 44′. 5W.
	(31) 40° 02′. 7N.,			73° 27′. 2W.
	(32) 39° 59′. 4N.,			73° 22′. 3W.

SCHEDULE—continued

Column 1	Column 2
Heading to description of traffic separation scheme	Amendment
OFF NEW YORK	Part V—Southern approach
—continued	(a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
	(33) 39° 45′. 7N.,	73° 48′. 0W.
	(34) 40° 20′. 5N.,	73° 48′. 3W.
	(35) 40° 20′. 7N.,	73° 47′. 0W.
	(36) 39° 45′. 7N.,	73° 44′. 0W.
	(b) A. traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
	(37) 39° 45′. 7N.,	73° 37′. 7W.
	(38) 40° 21′. 2N.,	73° 45′. 8W.
	(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
	(39) 40° 20′. 4N.,	73° 49′. 6W.
	(40) 39° 45′. 7N.,	73° 54′. 4W."
OFF DELAWARE BAY	Omit " United States National Ocean Survey C & GS 1219 ", substitute " United States Charts 12214 and 12200 "
	Omit—
	" (9) 38° 27′. 0N.,	74° 35′. 6W.",
	substitute—
	" (9) 38° 27′. 0N.,	74° 42′, 3W."
	Omit—
	" (12) 38° 27′. 6N.,	74° 34′. 6W.",
	substitute—
	" (12) 38° 27′. 6N.,	74° 41′. 3W."
	Omit—
	" (13) 38° 29′. 1N.,	74° 32′. 9W.",
	substitute—
	" (13) 38° 28′. 8N.,	74° 39′. 3W."
	Omit—
	" (16) 38° 27′. 0N.,	74° 39′. 2W.",
	substitute—
	" (16) 38° 27′. 0N.,	74° 45′. 4W."

Overview

The Regulations under the Navigation Act 1912, enacted in 1978, aim to address the need for clear and updated maritime navigation rules to ensure the safety and efficiency of shipping in various international waters. The Federal Executive Council, on the advice of the Governor-General, made these regulations to provide specific traffic separation schemes in different regions, including the North Sea, the English Channel, the Gulf of Suez, and various approaches to significant ports around the world. The policy objective of these amendments is to enhance maritime safety by clearly defining traffic lanes and separation zones, thereby reducing the risk of collisions and improving the orderly movement of vessels.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1978 No. 158, made under the Navigation Act 1912, amend the Navigation (Collision) Regulations to modify various traffic separation schemes in different geographical locations. These amendments affect the delineation of traffic lanes and separation zones to enhance maritime safety and prevent collisions. The changes include adjustments to specific geographical coordinates and the introduction of new traffic separation schemes, such as those in the Approaches to River Jade, Southern Approaches to the Kerch Strait, and the Gulf of Suez. The amendments also remove certain outdated or redundant traffic separation schemes. These changes apply to all vessels navigating within the affected areas and are effective from 1 October 1978.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations pertain to the amendments of the Navigation (Collision) Regulations, specifically in the Schedule 2 which details various traffic separation schemes in different maritime regions. These amendments involve changes to the geographical coordinates and descriptions of traffic separation schemes, including the addition of new schemes and modifications to existing ones. For instance, the Regulations introduce new traffic separation schemes in the approaches to the River Jade and the Kerch Strait, while also modifying existing schemes in the North Sea and the Strait of Dover, among others. These changes aim to better define maritime traffic lanes and separation zones to enhance navigation safety and efficiency. The Regulations impose specific obligations on maritime operators to adhere to the defined traffic separation schemes. This includes navigating within designated traffic lanes and separation zones to avoid collisions. The Regulations also mandate that vessels must strictly adhere to the specified traffic directions within these zones, such as maintaining a certain heading or speed. Failure to comply with these requirements can lead to increased risks of maritime accidents and collisions, thereby endangering lives and property at sea. Breaches of these Regulations may result in civil or criminal penalties, depending on the severity of the violation. For instance, knowingly violating the traffic separation schemes can lead to fines and other civil penalties as stipulated by maritime law. In more severe cases, such as those involving gross negligence or deliberate misconduct leading to collisions or significant maritime incidents, criminal charges may be applicable. The maximum penalties for such offences can include substantial fines and imprisonment, reflecting the serious nature of non-compliance with maritime safety regulations.

Area of Law: Maritime Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Commencement Provisions; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Regulatory Standards

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