TORRES STRAIT PILOTAGE AREA
The Torres Strait Pilotage Area consists of:
Area A bounded in the south by latitude 10°41'S, in the north
by Australia's EEZ, and longitudes 141°50'E to 142°05'E.
Area B bounded in the south by latitude 10°41'S, in the north
by Australia's EEZ, and longitudes 142°05'E to 143°24'E.
Coastal pilotage requirements apply to all vessels of 70
metres or greater in LOA, all loaded oil tankers, chemical
tankers and liquefied gas carriers when transiting through
Area A with a draught of 8 metres or more.
Coastal pilotage requirements also apply to the same vessels
(irrespective of draught) when transiting through Area B.
Defence forces vessels are exempt.
For details see Mariners Handbook for Australian Waters AHP
20.