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VTS Manual - Belfast Harbour

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Section: 3 Rev No. 02<br />

Title: Traffic Management Issue No. a<br />

If reassessment shows that the intended movement is still unsafe, issue an<br />

instruction to remain alongside.<br />

3.3.4 Advice (Recommendation)<br />

Advice may be given as authorized by the <strong>Harbour</strong> Master. This is normally done<br />

when it is evident that a vessel should take action in response to a circumstance<br />

identified by the PCO.<br />

Advice may relate to:<br />

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<br />

<br />

General marine information such as berth availability;<br />

Traffic information, such as the general intention of other traffic; or,<br />

Navigation information, such as designated preferred channels as indicated<br />

by the <strong>Harbour</strong> Master.<br />

Advice shall be preceded by the message marker “ADVICE”, and given in a clear<br />

concise manner so that the Mariner is in no doubt as to what action is<br />

recommended.<br />

Example<br />

Seatrax<br />

This is <strong>Belfast</strong> Port Control<br />

INFORMATION - your berth is not available until 1600 hours<br />

ADVICE - Proceed to anchorage and contact your Agent<br />

Over<br />

3.3.5 Instructions<br />

Instructions may only be given on the authority of the <strong>Harbour</strong> Master.<br />

When an Instruction is issued, ensure that the language used is clear, concise and<br />

conveys the intended meaning.<br />

Date: 18.08.2008 Page: 3-17<br />

Doc: <strong>VTS</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>

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