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Yacht vs Ship: How Harbours Enforce Safety

Yacht vs Ship: How Harbours Enforce Safety13 sept.43 min

The Harbour Authority serves as the indispensable central nervous system of port safety, actively bridging the vast operational gap between massive, restricted-maneuverability commercial ships and vulnerable leisure craft. Through continuous radar monitoring and VHF radio coordination via its Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), the authority orchestrates real-time traffic flow to prevent dangerous close-quarters situations before they can even develop. By legally enforcing protective measures like ...