M500-1.1.6

Port radio information services - VTS, VTIS and ALRS

M500-1 · Navigation · M500-1.1 Plan and Conduct Safe Navigation

Covers the distinction between VTS, VTIS and Port Operations Radio Service, the master's obligations under each, and use of ALRS as the primary reference for port radio information.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Master (Yachts less than 500 GT) oral examination syllabus. Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.