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VTS-Meldestelle

A specifically designated geographical position where a vessel is required to contact and report to the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) with position, status, and intentions.

Quick answer: A specifically designated geographical position where a vessel is required to contact and report to the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) with position, status, and intentions.

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Quick answer

A specifically designated geographical position where a vessel is required to contact and report to the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) with position, status, and intentions.

Why it matters

VTS-Meldestelle matters because it supports clear communication in Nav contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is VTS-Meldestelle?

In this glossary, VTS-Meldestelle refers to: A specifically designated geographical position where a vessel is required to contact and report to the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) with position, status, and intentions.

How is VTS-Meldestelle used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Schiff passiert VTS-Meldestelle Alpha, Position zweiundfünfzig Grad Nord, einunddreißig Grad Ost, einlaufend zu Liegeplatz fünf. Meldung wie vorgeschrieben."

Why does VTS-Meldestelle matter in maritime?

VTS-Meldestelle matters because it supports clear communication in Nav contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

Who uses VTS-Meldestelle?

VTS-Meldestelle is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does VTS-Meldestelle belong to?

In this glossary, VTS-Meldestelle is grouped under Nav. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.

Definition

A specifically designated geographical position where a vessel is required to contact and report to the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) with position, status, and intentions.

Operational example

Vessel passing VTS reporting point Alpha, position five-two degrees north, three-one degrees east, inbound for berth five. Reporting as required.

Localized term

VTS-Meldestelle

Localized example

Schiff passiert VTS-Meldestelle Alpha, Position zweiundfünfzig Grad Nord, einunddreißig Grad Ost, einlaufend zu Liegeplatz fünf. Meldung wie vorgeschrieben.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Nav

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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