A one-way route which vessels have to comply with within a traffic separation scheme
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INSHORE TRAFFIC ZONE
A routing measure comprising a designated area between the landward boundary of a traffic separation scheme and the adjacent coast, intended for local traffic
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DEEP SEA TRADE
The traffic route of both cargo and passenger vessels which are regularly engaged on the high seas or on long voyages.
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CONTROLLED AIR SPACE
An airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided
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ESTABLISHED DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC FLOW
A traffic flow pattern indicating the directional movement of traffic as established within a traffic separation scheme.
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VTS
Vessel traffic service: A service, designed to improve safety, efficiency, and easiness of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
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VTS
Vessel Traffic Services
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PRECAUTIONARY AREA
A routing measure comprising an area within defined limits where ships must navigate with particular caution and within which the direction of traffic flow may be recommended.
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RADIO GUARD
A ship, aircraft, or radio station designated to listen for and record transmissions, and to handle traffic on a designated frequency for a certain unit or units.
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RECOMMENDED DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC FLOW
A traffic flow pattern indicating a recommended directional movement of traffic in a routing system within which it is impractical or unnecessary to adopt an established direction of traffic flow.
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ROUNDABOUT
A routing measure comprising a separation point or circular separation zone and a circular traffic lane within defined limits. Traffic within the roundabout moves in a counterclockwise direction around the separation point or zone.
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