Vessel Traffic Services

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
VTS
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛsəl ˈtræfɪk ˈsərvɪsɪz/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
US Government

Examples in Context

  1. The navigational environment, present vessel traffic services ( VTS ) and development trend of Ningbo Port are discussed. The relevant effective measures to be taken to improve the navigational environment and to establish and perfect the VTS system in Ningbo Port are presented.
  2. Therefore, the Vessel Traffic Services(VTS) ( VTS ) system is widely introduced by the maritime authorities of the current main ports to ensure the navigation safety of the ships.
  3. With the rapid development of water transport and sharp increase of ship density, vessel traffic services ( VTS ) has been introduced to the maritime departments of current major ports.
  4. Vessel Traffic Services(VTS) ( VTS ) is a service implemented by a Competent Authority, designed to improve safety and efficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment.
  5. VTS ( Vessel Traffic Services(VTS) ) system is aimed at improving vessel traffic safety, efficiency and protecting seas environment.

Other meanings of VTS