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Oral-Navigation (FUNCTION –1)

The following questions came from WhatsApp group where candidates posts the question right after they had finished their oral exam.

1. What is a function of VTS system?

A vessel traffic service (VTS) is a marine traffic monitoring system established by port authorities
It came into existence somewhere in 1980s
It deals with monitoring and managing ship’s traffic in confined and busy waterways, suggesting best route for a vessel and ensuring that no two vessels run into each other on congested routes.
It even helps in keeping an eye on unauthorized cargo movement, smuggling etc. making water more safer and controlled
One more important role of VTS that it act as a vessel finder

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