Commonwealth Numbered Acts

NAVIGATION ACT 2012 (NO. 128, 2012) - SECT 223

             (1)  The Australian Hydrographic Service is that part of the Australian Navy known as the Australian Hydrographic Service.

             (2)  The functions of the Australian Hydrographic Service are:

                     (a)  to be responsible for the provision of hydrographic services required by the Safety Convention; and

                     (b)  to collect, compile and collate hydrographic data; and

                     (c)  to maintain and disseminate hydrographic and other nautical information and nautical publications; and

                     (d)  to maintain and disseminate nautical charts, including authorising charts for use in Australian waters.