Port Klang’s vessel traffic management system (VTMS) under supervision of PKA was implemented to enhancing navigation safety, environment protection and co-ordination of life-saving and emergencies.
VTMS is equipped with the latest equipment including radar, VHF radio communication, automatic vessel identification system (AIS), CCTV and weather monitoring system.
VTMS allows the monitoring of vessels in real time to enable safe and efficient traffic management in port limit. It also provides information on vessels transitting the port such as cargo onboard, last and next port of call and the vessel’s particulars.
VTMS also provides information to pilots the accurate information on vessel’s position and the density of traffic of surrounding area thus enhancing the passage planning.
VTMS radar is integrate with other radars in Jugra, Pulau Angsa and One Fathom Bank for better coverage area and vessel detection.
VTMS is located on the 19th floor of the Westports commercial tower and covers of 26 nautical miles offshore.