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2020-21 Vessel Traffic Services Award now open
Do you know a Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) centre or individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the safety of life at sea, the safety and efficiency of navigation or the protection of the marine environment? Nominate them for the 2020-21 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award.
The VTS centres around our coastlines are central to the safe and efficient movement of ships and other vessels in and around busy ports. They are also strategically placed to respond to other emergency situations taking place around their anchorage zones.
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Last year’s inaugural award was given to Hay Point VTS Officer Warren Bath for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier that had drifted off the berth in the middle of the night.
Warren’s quick response ensured the vessel was brought back alongside with no damage to the bulk carrier, surrounding vessels and the environment.
Port Headland VTS and Brisbane VTS were also highly commended for their work during search and rescue incidents in the 2019-20 awards.
Nominations close 21 February 2021.
Read more about the Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award and on how to submit a nomination at amsa.gov.au/vtsaward
