“Southampton VTS” Operate 24/7 traffic management and information in the VTS area. All vessels are to maintain listening watch on VHF Channel 12 when in VTS area. There is mandatory reporting for all vessels over 20 meters. Southampton Patrol ‘SP’ can be contacted on Ch12.
What is VTS Southampton?
The UK’s number one vehicle handling port.
Where is Southampton VTS based?
Location. Ideally located on the south coast close to international shipping lanes and less than 100 miles from mainland Europe, Southampton is one the UK’s leading ports. Around 1.7 million cruise passengers per year have Southampton as their preferred choice of port for cruise holidays.
Which channel is used by ports to control the movement of shipping?
The primary working channel for ship to ship communication is Channel 6. In fact the Radio Regulations require all Maritime-Band VHF radios to be capable of transmitting and receiving on both Channel 16 and Channel 6, these would be the minimum channels available on a Maritime VHF set.
Why is Southampton port closed?
Operations at the Port Of Southampton have been suspended due to an incident on the ABP Dock Road, which we understand has been caused by fog. There is currently no update on when operations will resume, but it is not expected to be until the end of the day at the earliest.
What is a VTS channel?
Vessel traffic services (VTS) are shore-side systems which range from the provision of simple information messages to ships, such as position of other traffic or meteorological hazard warnings, to extensive management of traffic within a port or waterway.
What is VTS radio?
Vessel Traffic Service and Coastal Monitoring
A Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is a marine traffic monitoring system to track, monitor and manage vessel traffic in critical areas such as harbors, coastal areas and wind farms.
Which Southampton dock did Titanic leave from?
Berth 44
Berth 44, Southampton Docks
Berth 44 was where Titanic sailed away from at the beginning of her fateful voyage.
How deep is the Port of Southampton?
16.5m
The five-berth Southampton Container Terminal, operated by partners DP World, is the most productive container terminal in the UK. In 2014, the purpose-built SCT 5 opened, providing 500m of quay and 16.5m water depth, making it capable of handling the largest container vessels in the world.
What station is Southampton cruise terminal?
Southampton Central Station
Southampton Central Station is the closest railway station to the Port of Southampton.
How do I listen to VTS?
All vessels are to maintain listening watch on VHF Channel 12 when in VTS area. There is mandatory reporting for all vessels over 20 meters. Southampton Patrol ‘SP’ can be contacted on Ch12.
How can I listen to a ship?
Listen to Maritime Radio on FM
You can listen to FM on many things – from many mobile phones to almost any radio set. On some radio sets it’s marked UKW or VHF. FM radio receivers with RDS may give more information, like the song playing now, or the name of the show you’re listening to.
What channel should my boat radio be on?
The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70. Channel 13 is used by commercial shipping to communicate their actions and confirm passage. Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) VHF-FM is designated by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) as the national distress, safety and calling frequency.
Is Southampton the biggest port in the UK?
Port of Southampton
Southampton is the third busiest port in the UK for cargo, carrying approximately 34.5 million tonnes, and is home to the UK’s second busiest container terminal with throughput of up to 1.9 million TEU. Furthermore, it is the UK’s busiest vehicle handling port, handling 900,000 vehicles every year.
Is Southampton port congested?
Congestion and delays at the Port of Southampton has deteriorated recently and we are now witnessing similar issues to those that have been experienced at Felixstowe.
Can I walk to the Southampton cruise terminal?
Southampton Cruise Terminal Addresses
Cruise Lines. Two of the terminals (City and Ocean) are within walking distance of the city centre, whilst the other two are a five-minute taxi ride away.
What are the two types of VTS?
There are two main types of VTS, surveilled and non-surveilled.
What are the 3 types of service provider by VTS?
The International Maritime Organization recognises three kinds of services offered by VTS: Information Service or INS, Traffic Organisation Service or TOS, and Navigational Assistance Service or NAS.
What is the difference between VTS and VTMS?
The Vessel Traffic Management Information System (VTMIS) is an extension of the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), in the form of an Integrated Maritime Surveillance, which incorporates other telematics resources to allow allied services and other interested agencies in the direct sharing of VTS data or access to certain
Is there a marine radio app?
The FREE Uniden Marine app provides, when coupled with a Uniden Marine VHF radio with Bluetooth Text Messaging capability, the ability to use text messaging between Uniden and West Marine radios when offshore, out of range of Cellular or Wi-fi coverage.
How VTS works at the port?
The duties of a port VTS will be directed primarily to the traffic of the port area and its direct access (inland waters and canals, in general), while a coastal VTS is concerned with the transit of vessels for a given stretch of territorial sea.