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When is a VTS not a VTS?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 June 2009

Captain Terry Hughes
Captain Terry Hughes*
Affiliation:
(Independent VTS Consultant; IALA VTS Committee)
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(Email: terryhughes@maritime-vtm.co.uk)
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Abstract

This paper traces the birth and formation of Vessel Traffic Services, examines the rapid growth of such schemes worldwide and notes the tendency for mandatory ship reporting systems to be operated from VTS centres. Questions are asked about this tendency and thoughts are provided.

Keywords

Vessel Traffic ServicesMandatory ship reporting systems
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Navigation , Volume 62 , Issue 3 , July 2009 , pp. 439 - 442
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 2009

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