VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES(VTS)

VTS is a marine traffic monitoring system established by harbour or port authorities, similar to air
traffic control for aircraft. Typical VTS systems use radar, (CCTV), VHF radiotelephony and Automatic
Identification System AIS to keep track of vessel movements and provide navigational safety in a
limited geographical area.
The VTS traffic image is compiled and collected by means of advanced sensors such as radar, AIS
direction finding, CCTV and VHF or other co-operative systems and services. A modern VTS integrates
all of the information in to a single operator working environment for ease of use and in order to
allow for effective traffic organization and communication.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

IMO
A857 - imo guidelines for VTS.

Solas -
chapter 5 reg 12.- vessel traffic services

IALA
- V-128-Preparation of operation and technical performance
requirement for VTS system edition 1 May 2015.

- V103- guidelines on the aspects of training of VTS personnel

AVAILABLE VTS SYSTEM COMPARISON

MARINE TRAFFIC

PRO :-
 GOOD FOR TRACKING/MONITORING
 ALMOST 100% SHIPS AIS INFO AVAILABLE
  REAL TIME INFO

CONTRA :-
 HAVE TO PAY ANNUALLY
 ONLY ONE VIEW AT AT ONE TIME
 CONNECTION OF INTERNET CAN BE ANYTIME
DOWN/CUT OFF
 THE MAP DISPLAY IS NOT NAUTICAL CHARTS

STAND ALONE UNIT(PC AND AIS UNIT)

PRO :-
 GOOD FOR TRACKING/MONITORING
 REAL TIME INFO
 NO PAYMENT NEEDED
 CAN DISPLAY 2/3 VIEWS AT ONE TIME
 NO NEED INTERNET CONNECTION
 USE NAUTICAL CHARTS

CONTRA :-
 CANNOT GET 100% SHIP INFO
 CHARTS CANT BE UPDATED AUTOMATICLY