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How to apply for a Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) licence

MSF 4807: Applying Form for a VTS operator logbook, VTS Licence endorsement or VTS Licence revalidation.

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Application Process

As we must award or update a VTS Logbook as part of your application process, please submit all VTS applications and supporting documents via post to the address given within the application form. Please note that we do request the original supporting documents be provided. We will aim to assess your VTS Logbook and/or endorsement application within 14 days of the date of receipt.

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IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 4, 5 and 6. Please provide ensure you have provided an email address so that we may inform you that we have received your application and supporting documents.

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Updates to this page

Published 17 April 2014
Last updated 22 December 2023 + show all updates
  1. Important information added to the payment section.

  2. Removed checklist item for Radar / ARPA certificate. Reference made to MIN 692 for Accreditation of Prior Learning checklist item.

  3. New version of the Application form published. Removed references to interim COVID restrictions on application submission.

  4. COVID-19 update (unable to accept applications by post)

  5. Updated version of form

  6. Application form updated with fee change.

  7. Application form has been updated

  8. First published.

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