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MIN 613(M) Navigation vessel traffic services COVID-19 impact and safety measures

Notice to all port and VTS authorities, VTS personnel, masters and deck officers of merchant vessels and skippers and watch keepers of fishing and recreational craft.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
20 March 2020
Last updated
30 April 2021 — See all updates

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MIN 613 (M) Navigation - vessel traffic services COVID-19 impact and safety measures

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This note is published pursuant to the wider impact of COVID-19 (a type of Coronavirus), especially on full functionality of one or more of the service types by a VTS Authority.

It is recognised that due to unprecedented measures being introduced and advised by the UK Government, responsible endeavours towards implementing the “social distance” measures and any direct impact of the pandemic, VTS authorities may not be able to fully discharge their declared functions.

This note, therefore, endeavours to provide information and guidance in the interim extenuating circumstances, to ensure continued level of safety of shipping, maritime users, members of the public and the protection of the marine environment, where a VTS authority may need to reduce or otherwise downgrade one or more of its services.

This note should be read in conjunction with MGN 401 (M+F) Amendment 2.

This MIN expires 31 March 2021 or advised otherwise.

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