A system for controlling traffic at sea-Montenegro

Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information System (VTMIS) of the territorial waters of Montenegro

Starting from the 1st of January 2017, the Maritime Safety Department of Montenegro has introduced a mandatory check-in system for all vessels entering and leaving the VTS zone (Vessel Traffic System) responsibility of 12 nautical miles, or reporting to Montenegrin VTS in Dobra Voda.

The obligation of all vessels that are in the VTS area is sending input and output reports or deviational and incident reports in cases of emergencies.

Monitoring and management of maritime navigation is implemented in order to increase the safety of maritime navigation and protection of the sea from pollution.

Monitoring and management of maritime navigation (VTMIS) includes:

1. Gathering data on vessels and maritime navigation;

2. Providing data to all vessels;

3. Providing navigational advice and support for vessels;

4. Organizing navigation and management of maritime navigation;

5. Control over the safety of navigation.

The system for monitoring, providing information and management of maritime navigation is done in collaboration of the Harbour Master and the port authorities with vessels that are in use or are in the internal waters, territorial waters and continental belt of Montenegro. This system is being implemented in order to increase the safety of maritime navigation, efficiency of maritime traffic and the protection of the marine area.

VTMIS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information System) equipment is located at the following locations: Dobra Voda (Bar), Obosnik (Lustica peninsula), Crni Rt (Sutomore), Mavrijan (Ulcinj). Equipment includes: maritime radar system, radio communication system, the coastal system of automatic identification of ships, weather stations, electronic cartography, direction finder and backup linking network.

VTMIS-system for control and management of maritime navigation

When the vessel in the area of international navigation intends to sail into the VTS area, it is necessary to prepare the following information: name of the vessel, international call sign, position, speed, destination and estimated time of arrival (ETA) 15 minutes in advance and at the latest when the vessel enters the area. It is necessary to collect this information for vessels whose capacity is 300 GRT and over, vessels measuring over 50 meters, vessels that suffer from limited manoeuvrability, vessels on international voyages, vessels engaged in towing/tugging operations, vessels that are carrying dangerous goods or polluting substances, and all vessels which represent a potential risk for navigation, people and the environment.

Informational service - electronic notifications of arrival and departure of vessels 

The Maritime Safety Department has established an informational system for the reporting of vessels entering and departing some of Montenegrin ports. The necessary documents for obtaining a vignette, which the master of the ship shall submit to the shipping agent upon arrival and departure from the territorial waters of Montenegro, are processed and forwarded to state bodies and institutions. Software for automatic forwarding of mandatory documents from the ship made it possible to replace the existing manual system with an automated one. If you are planning to visit Montenegro, please contact Yacht Agent Montenegro team, who will provide you with information on the necessary documents that should be submitted, as well as assist you with the formalities with the port authorities when entering and leaving the territorial waters.

Emergency Situations Number

VTMIS system will facilitate rescue operations at sea, which are coordinated by the Maritime Safety Department (MSD). This system contributes to the better work of the Coordination Centre for search and rescue at sea, because it allows precise locating of endangered vessels.

19833 - Special number for help at sea.