Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay are both working harbours and areas of great recreational boating enjoyment.
Safe navigation in the port area is maintained through an ongoing process of risk evaluation and mitigation of which pilotage, Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) and port procedures are all integral components.
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Certificate of Local KnowledgeCertificates of Local Knowledge (COLK) are issued under the Marine Safety Act. The requirements for the issue of a Certificate of Local Knowledge are detailed in Marine Safety Regulation and NSW Marine Pilotage Code.Read more
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Marine Pilot Exemption CertificateMarine Pilotage Exemption Certificates (MPEC) are issued under the Marine Safety Act. The requirements for the issue of a Marine Pilotage Exemption Certificate are detailed in Marine Safety Regulation and NSW Marine Pilotage Code.Read more