Purpose Vessel Traffic Service or VTS is a shore-based system implemented by a competent authority to: Improve the safety and efficiency of navigation, Safety of life at sea, and Protection of the marine environment. VTS is governed by SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 12 together with the guidelines for Vessel Traffic Services [ IMO Resolution A.857(20) ] adopted on 27 November 1997. A Vessel traffic image is compiled and collected by means of advanced sensors such as radar, AIS, direction finding, CCTV and VHF or other cooperative system services. A modern VTS integrates all … [Read more...]