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VTS in New South Wales: Air Traffic Control of the Sea


published on 30 June 2021 75 -

Found on YouTube. Created by "Port Authority of New South Wales". Originally published on 2020-01-14.
Every airport needs its air traffic control but what about the ships in our seaports? Here’s how Port Authority’s VTS teams keep watch 24/7 to keep shipping safe in New South Wales, Australia.

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Port Authority of New South Wales manages the navigation, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping in Sydney Harbour, Port Botany, Newcastle Harbour, Port Kembla, Eden and Yamba.

With over 6,000 visits from trade and cruise vessels each year, the ports of New South Wales contribute billions of dollars to our economy; create thousands of jobs and support countless businesses.

Port Authority works 24/7 to ensure the safety of these ships, the security of our working ports and the protection of our marine environment.

Across six ports, Port Authority delivers safe and efficient marine services, including harbour masters; marine pilotage; aids to navigation; vessel traffic services; emergency response; hydrographic surveying; port management and cruise terminal operations.

Port Authority of New South Wales keeps our ports safe, secure and open to the world.

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• Find out more at www.portauthoritynsw.com.au

• Follow us @portauthoritynsw on Instagram and LinkedIn
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Captain Rahayuddin Arifin Indonesian Maritime Pilots Association - INAMPA, Indonesia
on 3 February 2022, 18:00 UTC

Nice port with very good and professional vts operator, I think I like to become a part of your team...😉
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Captain Rahayuddin Arifin Indonesian Maritime Pilots Association - INAMPA, Indonesia
on 3 February 2022, 18:00 UTC

Nice port with very good and professional vts operator, I think I like to become a part of your team...😉
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