PART I VTS Services Introduction Planning a VTS
2.1 FACTORS TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN CONSIDERING VTS
2.1.1 General
2.1.2 Development and Procurement
2.1.3 Inception Phase
2.1.4 Feasibility and Design Study Phase
2.1.5 Risk Assessment Phase
2.1.6 Cost/ Benefit Phase
2.1.7 Implementation Phase
2.1.8 Evaluation Phase
2.2 SERVICE AND OPERATING OPTIONS
2.2.1 Service Options
2.2.2 Information Service
2.2.3 Navigational Assistance Service
2.2.4 Traffic Organisation Service
2.2.5 Operating Rules and Regulations
2.2.6 Co-operation with Allied Services, Port Operations, Emergency Servicesand adjacent VTS
2.3 TECHNICAL OPTIONS
2.3.1 Data Collection
2.3.2 Data Evaluation
2.3.3 Data Dissemination
2.4 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
2.4.1 General
2.4.2 Authority
2.4.3 Relationship between VTS and Vessels
2.4o 4 Liability
2.5 VTS IN INLAND WATERS
3 Structuring a VTS
3.1 OPERATING PRINCIPLES METHODS
3.1.1 Principles
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