TRAFFIC INFORMATION
VTS GOTHENBURG

CONTACT
Call: VTS GOTHENBURG
VHF Ch:	13
Telephone: +46 771 63 06 60

PARTICIPATING VESSELS
Reporting is compulsory for:
- all vessels of 300 GT or more
- all vessels, including tows, of over 45 m in length

INFORMATION SERVICE
The VTS provide traffic information and other relevant 
information such as passage limitations, ice conditions etc.

VHF WATCH
Vessels shall maintain a continuous listening 
watch on VHF Ch 13.

REPORTING
Participating vessels shall report in English to
VTS GOTHENBURG on VHF Ch 13 as follows:

A. On entering the VTS-area and immediately before
leaving quay or anchorage stating:
1) Vessel´s name
2) Call sign
3) Position
4) Intended route
5) Destination
6) Draught
Vessels are not permitted to leave a quay or anchorage
in the VTS area without permission from VTS Göteborg.

B. When passing the reporting points, on arrival at the
quay, on changing route, on anchoring, on being involved
in an incident such as grounding or collision, on the
occurrence of any defects which might affect the safety
of navigation stating:
1) Vessel´s name
2) Position
3) Destination
4) Reason for reporting

Vessels shall be prepared to state additional information
upon request from the VTS-centre at any time inside of the VTS area.

OTHER VESSELS
Vessels with a gross tonnage greater than 20, a length greater
than 15 meters and smaller registered fishing vessels, should
report if their voyage or activity may influence other vessels
safe manoeuvring. Vessels with no obligation to report but
fitted with VHF should maintain continuous watch on
the VTS working channel.

The traffic regulations are stated in the Swedish
Transport Agency statute book (TSFS).