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What is Harbour Traffic?

Harbour Traffic Collective term for the movement of vessels and craft within port limits as monitored by VTS or Harbour Master.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Harbour Traffic” Used in Practice?

Harbour Traffic, this is tanker Baltic Star at buoy Delta, requesting clearance to shift berth to oil terminal two, over.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Harbour Traffic?

Collective term for the movement of vessels and craft within port limits as monitored by VTS or Harbour Master.

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