Guidance

Dover Strait crossings: Channel VTS

Information about the 24-hour radio and radar coastal vessel traffic service (VTS) and further information on vessel safety when navigating, and specifically crossing, the Dover Strait.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 6 May 2014
• Last updated: 1 February 2024 — See all updates

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Dover Strait crossings: Channel VTS

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Information about the 24-hour radio and radar coastal vessel traffic information service which helps vessels navigate safely and prevents collisions at sea.

Published 6 May 2014
Last updated 1 February 2024 + show all updates

1. 1 February 2024

   Page has been updated to notify users that Channel Navigation Information Service (CNIS) is now Channel VTS. Links in this page have also been updated.

2. 6 May 2014

   First published.