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Separation zone / line
A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions; or separating a traffic lane from the adjacent sea area; or separating traffic lanes designated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the same direction
Traffic clearance
VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specified
Traffic lane
An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS
Traffic Separation Scheme: a routeing measure aimed at the separation of opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by the establishment of traffic lanes
VTS
Vessel Traffic Services: services designed to improve the safety and efficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS area
Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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