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VTS Flashcards

1
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What is a TOS?

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Traffic Organisation Service

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What does a Traffic Organisation Service include?

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  1. Forward planning of vessel movements
  2. Congestion and dangerous situations
  3. Movement of special transports
  4. Traffic clearance systems
  5. VTS sailing plans
  6. Routes to be followed
  7. Adherence to governing rules and regulations
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3
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What are the Southampton VTS limits?

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Egypt point to Stansore point

7 mile radius on Nab Tower

Line between Gilkicker and Horse Sand Fort

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What are the inward reporting points from the East?

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  1. 10 miles from Nab tower
  2. Nab Tower
  3. No Mans Land Fort
  4. South Ryde Middle
  5. Hook Buoy
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What are the inward reporting points from the West?

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  1. Needles fairway buoy
  2. Yarmouth Roads
  3. East Lepe Buoy
  4. Hook Buoy
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What are the reporting points outward to the East?

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  1. Pier Head Buoy
  2. Hythe Pier
  3. Hook Buoy
  4. No Mans Land Fort
  5. Nab Tower
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What are the reporting points outwards to the west?

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  1. Pier head buoy
  2. Hythe pier
  3. Hook buoy
  4. Yarmouth roads
  5. Needles fairway buoy
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Where are the rules found for navigating the Port of Southampton?

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  1. Southampton Byelaws
  2. PUNG
  3. Pilotage Directions
  4. General Directions
  5. HM Directions
  6. LNTM
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9
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Which SOLAS regulation mandates a VTS service?

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SOLAS Chapter 5 Regulation 12

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What are the differences between a VTS and a local port service (LPS)?

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  1. There is no international framework or convention for operation of a local port service
  2. There are no international standards for qualification to operate a local port service
  3. There is no requirement for a LPS to have the capability for
  • comprehensive overview of traffic in its area
  • compile a traffic image to enable staff to evaluate situations and make decisions
  • Respond to traffic situations developing and decide upon appropriate actions
  • Employ qualified and trained staff
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What is the difference between an INS and a TOS?

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INS gives the mariner information related to the traffic situation and warns of a developing situation so requires monitoring facilities and VHF communication. May not have the experience to advise a course of action.

A TOS provides safe and efficient movement of traffic, identifying and MANAGING potentially dangerous traffic situations. INS but may advise, instruct or exercise authority to direct movements. INTERVENTION.

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12
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What are the VHF working channels for Southampton VTS?

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Ch 12/14 - VTS
Ch 9 - Southampton Pilots
Ch 20/103 - Duplex channels
Ch 71/74 - Svitzer tugs
Ch 10 - Itchen tugs

Ch 68 - River Hamble
Ch 69 - Cowes
Ch 80 - Marinas

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What is the role of a VTS?

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  1. Contribute to safety of life at sea
  2. Improve the safety and efficiency of navigation
  3. Support the protection of the environment within the VTS area by mitigating the development of dangerous situations
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