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Communication with VTS stakeholders

We engage on VTS matters both at a national and international level.

Nationally, we have established a VTS advisory group to facilitate communication and information sharing between VTS authorities and key stakeholders, and a common understanding of the delivery of vessel traffic services across Australia.  

Read more about the Australian Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) terms of reference. 

Periodically we issue a VTS newsletters. Find past editions to read

As the Competent Authority, we participate internationally in the International Association for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) VTS Committee and at IMO, thereby ensuring that we work with other authorities to harmonise and improve VTS globally. The VTS advisory group contributes to our national position on issues discussed and decided at the IMO and IALA.

Last updated: 30 September 2024