Passage Planning with TSS and VTS Using Sailing Directions

This video explains how to use Sailing Directions when creating a passage plan involving Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS) and Vessel Traffic Services (VTS). It shows how to identify reporting areas, understand mandatory and voluntary reporting systems, and determine when a vessel is required to report to VTS authorities. This video also explains how to interpret information from Sailing Directions, how TSS and VTS affect route planning, and when it may be acceptable to plan a route outside a traffic separation scheme in accordance with COLREG Rule 10. This lesson is especially useful for maritime students, aspiring deck officers, and anyone involved in passage planning and navigational safety. #passageplanning #voyageplanning #routeingchart #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/otso7w3RB7k