ABSTRACT: VTS for LA/LB Harbor has provided a practical example of new
approaches to VTS management, environmental protection, and promoting
maritime safety and port security. Through application of new tecnology and
unique management policies -- and operating within a government/private sector
"Joint Venture Partnership" -- this VTS has been successful in ensuring the
megaport complex at LA/LB Harbor is one of the safest, cost-effective, reliable,
efïicient, and respected in the world.
INTRODUCTION
On 1 March 1994, a unique Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) came on line, serving America’s busiest intermodal seaport complex. Eleven years and nearly 300,000 vessel transits later, Vessel Traffic Service for Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbor (VTS-LA/LB) has received national and international praise and support as a very successful model for future Vessel Traffic Services.
This article answers the following questions as regards the VTS-LA/LB:
• What makes the VTS-LA/LB unique?
• What was the genesis of this venture?
• Has VTS-LA/LB been successful?
• How does it support new approaches towards promoting maritime safety and security?
• What are the benefits of a joint-ventured “partnership” Vessel Traffic Service?
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