Marine

Vessel Traffic Services

River movements are constantly monitored and controlled by Medway Ports' Vessel Traffic Services (VTS).

A team of three, including a Class 1 pilot and Master Mariner acting as duty port manager on behalf of the Harbour Master, are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

With the help of an Automatic Identification System (AIS) which has been fully integrated into the VTS system and radar information received by Port Control, VTS operators have a complete picture of activities along the 27 miles of the River Medway under their jurisdiction.

Medway VTS is able to provide radio and radar assistance to vessels navigating the River Medway and its approaches. Information relating to shipping movements, navigational channels, meteorological and tidal conditions can be obtained using the call sign "Medway VTS". VTS also keeps a continuous radio watch on International VHF channels 16, 74, 73 and 22.

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