4.3 If a ship needs to anchor due to break-down, low visibility,
adverse weather, changes in the indicated depth of water, etc. GBT can recommend suitable
anchorages in the VTS-area The anchorages are marked on the nautical charts covering the
area and are shown in the chartlet, see appendix 2.
5 COMMUNICATION REQUIRED FOR THE SYSTEM, FREQUENCIES ON WHICH
REPORTS SHOULD BE TRANSMITTED AND INFORMATION TO BE REPORTED
5.1 Voice communications between the VTS-Centre and shipping is
provided by a combination of VHF, HF and CB radio transceivers distributed around the
remote sensor sites.
5.2 The call to GBT shall preferably be made on VHF, channel 11 or 10,
and the report shall be transmitted on that channel or any other available channel as
assigned by GBT. GBT is monitoring the VHF channels 16, 11 and 10.
5.3 If a ship is unable to communicate on VHF it should if possible
report to GBT via a Danish coastal radio station two hours prior to passage of the bridge
area. This report, which shall be sent as a message with the system identifier
"GBT" shall also inform GBT of other communication methods, The transmission is
free of charge. The language used for communication shall be Danish or English.
5.4 The report required from a ship entering the VTS-area shall contain
the following information as mentioned under paragraph 3.2.1 and appendix 1:
A - Ship's name and call sign;
C or D - position;
E - course (N or S bound);
F - speed;
J - pilot embarked;
L - ship's route (Eastern or Western Channel);
Q - defects and deficiencies which restrict manoeuvrability; and
U - deadweight tonnage and air draught.
6 RELEVANT RULES AND REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN THE AREA OF THE PROPOSED
SYSTEM
6.1 Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
6.1.1 The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
are applicable throughout the GBT area.
