THE HONG KONG VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES (VTS)

The Port of Hong Kong, which ranks among the top three container ports in the world, expanded development during the 1970s and 1980s. Owing to land reclamation projects, there was a continual reduction in the size of available water areas. Simultaneously, there was a significant increase in marine traffic using the port, with more than 17,000 calls by oceangoing vessels in 1988. This article discusses: the potential risk arising from these two factors; the studies made concerning a vessel traffic service to reduce marine risk; and the system chosen, including its components, procedures, staff and installation.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Publication Date: 1990

Media Info

• Pagination: 6 p.
• Serial:
  • IALA Bulletin [International Association of Lighthouse Authorities]
  • Issue Number: No.4
  • ISSN: 0379-2811

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Traffic control
• Geographic Terms: Hong Kong (China)
• Old TRIS Terms: System descriptions
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00661719
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM