TasPorts receives VTS certification

12 Feb 2021 / Tasmania, Australia

TasPorts has received certification as a Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Authority through the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. It is now recognised internationally as a navigational safety measure through the International Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea 74/78.

TasPorts uses VTS to manage the safe and efficient movement of vessels approaching and operating within Tasmanian port limits and pilotage areas, as well as providing information to vessel masters and pilots to manage ship traffic and scheduling.

The certification means TasPorts can now provide vessel traffic services to 10 distinct locations across Tasmania, accounting for almost 40% of Australia’s certified VTS areas.

For information about operations in Australia, contact GAC Australia at [email protected]

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.