Section 171 Entering pilotage area

The master of a ship that is underway and entering, or about to enter, a pilotage area must report to the area VTS by VHF radio the following particulars for the ship—

(a) the ship’s name;

(b) the ship’s position with reference to the closest aid to navigation;

(c) the place in the pilotage area to which the ship is navigating;

(d) the name and quantity of all dangerous cargo (if any) the ship is carrying;

(e) details of damage to, and defects and deficiencies in, the ship that could affect the safety of the ship, a person or the environment;

(f) if requested by a harbour master for the pilotage area—

(i) the ship’s draught fore and aft; and

(ii) the expected arrival time of the ship at the place to which the ship is navigating.

Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.