General Principles for Ship

Reporting Systems
and with VTS procedures
Module 1
Ship Reporting System

Ship Reporting system is very important

for safe navigation. Whether it is a local or
international requirement, it should be
followed diligently.
Ship Reporting System
The purposes of “Ship Reporting System” are:

• Ship Reporting System regulates and

monitors ship’s traffic in the area
• It puts a standard of safety particularly
to sensitive environments or aquatic
ecosystem
• It helps in promoting safe and efficient
navigation for all ships participating in it
Ship Reporting System

Our Responsibility

• We must comply and participate in every ship

reporting system
• We must send the report on time through
designated stations either by voice or through
messages
• Participating on Voluntary reporting schemes is
highly recommended
Vessel Traffic Service (VTS)

It is a marine traffic monitoring

system established by harbor
or port authorities.
 Typical VTS system

Automatic
RADAR VHF Identification
System
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