UNIT 41 – SMCP: ANCHORING, BERTHING & ENFORCEMENT

This unit covers the standard phrases VTS and vessels use for anchoring, berthing and departure, and for enforcing traffic rules. It follows the IMO SMCP phrases for External Communications in three areas:

• Anchoring — orders and permission to anchor, anchoring prohibited, wrong position, obstructing the fairway, heaving up anchor, and dragging or dredging anchor.
• Berthing and departure — berthing orders, changed orders, permission to enter, vessel movements, berth availability and delays, getting underway, moving ahead or astern and making fast.
• Enforcement — messages about Rule 10 of COLREGS, not complying with traffic regulations, and reporting actions to the Authorities.