Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Local Port Services (LPS) in the United Kingdom  - Marine Guidance Note (MGN) Consultation

The purpose of this MGN is to amplify the international definitions of VTS in the UK national context and assist Statutory Harbour Authorities in the implementation of a new VTS or the review of an existing VTS. They will also be used by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), as competent authority for VTS, when implementing a coastal VTS.

Key Points

  •  It defines the UK’s interpretation of VTS
  •  Provides guidance for determining the need to establish a VTS
  •  Defines the responsibilities of those authorities concerned with VTS
  •  It complements the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) and the Guide To Good Practice (GTGP) on the port marine operations

The notice combines MGNs 238, 239 and 240 and the combined draft MGN can be downloaded by clicking on the links below:


You are invited to provide feedback and comment on the content and structure of the document.  The consultation period will end on Tuesday 14 July 2009.  Any comments can be sent to the following address:

Technical Support Team - Coastal Safety

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Bay 2/01

Spring Place

105 Commercial Road

Southampton

SO15 1EG

Alternatively, email your comments to: csst@mcga.gov.uk