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MASTREP system helps AMSA to carry out its search and rescue functions. For this reason, domestic commercial vessels fitted with Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and AIS are also encouraged to participate in it whenever they are in the MASTREP area, even when it is not mandatory for them to do so.
       (2)This Marine Order applies to the following kinds of vessel that are in, or in the process of entering, the REEFREP area:
(a) a vessel that is 50 metres or longer in length overall;
(b) an oil tanker;
(c) a chemical tanker;
(d) a vessel carrying at least 200 m3 of oil, whether the oil is cargo or for use by the vessel;
(e) a vessel to which the INF Code applies;
(f) a vessel engaged in towing or pushing if:
 (i) it or the vessel being towed or pushed is a vessel mentioned in paragraph (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e); or
 (ii) the length of tow is 150 metres or longer.
Division 2 Reporting requirements and other matters

7 Reporting requirements — MASTREP area
       (1)For a vessel in the MASTREP area — the master of the vessel must ensure that reports are transmitted in accordance with Schedule 3.
Penalty: 50 penalty units
       (2)An offence against subsection (1) is a strict liability offence.
       (3)A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.
Note   The publication MASTREP and Australian Mandatory Reporting Guide is available at the AMSA website: http://www.amsa.gov.au.

8 Reporting requirements — REEFREP area
       (1)For a vessel that is in, or in the process of entering, the REEFREP area — the master of the vessel must ensure that reports are made to REEFVTS in accordance with Schedule 4.
Penalty: 50 penalty units
       (2)An offence against subsection (1) is a strict liability offence.
       (3)A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.

9 Prescribed area
       For the definition of prescribed area in subsection 221(3) of the Navigation Act:
(a) the MASTREP area is prescribed; and
(b) the REEFREP area is prescribed.

Schedule 1 MASTREP area
(subsection 4(2))

Schedule 2 REEFREP area
(subsection 4(3))

Schedule 3 Reports for vessels — MASTREP area
(subsection 7(1))
Position report

1 Information to be included in position report
       A position report must include the following information about the vessel:
(a) identity;
(b) type;
(c) position;
(d) course;
(e) speed;
(f) navigational status.
Note   Regulation 19.2.4 of Chapter V of SOLAS requires AIS to provide this information.

2 Position report to be transmitted by AIS
      (1) A position report must be transmitted by AIS.
      (2) The AIS must be operated in accordance