Guidance

MGN 401 (M+F) Amendment 2 - Navigation: Vessel traffic services and local port services in the UK

This notice is developed from existing international regulations and guidelines and should be read with the publications detailed in Annex 2.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
23 October 2018

This publication was withdrawn on

MGN 401 Amendment 2 has been replaced by MGN 401 Amendment 3.

Documents

MGN 401 (M+F) Amendment 2 - Navigation: Vessel traffic services (VTS) and local port services (LPS) in the UK

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Details

The purpose of this guidance note is to amplify the international definitions of Vessel Traffic Services (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 providing VTS and Local Port Services (LPS) in the UK; and
  • It complements the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) and the Guide to Good Practice (GTGP) on the management of safety in ports.

This notice replaces MGN 401 (Amendment 1) and MGN 401.

Published 23 October 2018