9.1 The objective of the VTS Authority is to facilitate
the exchange of information between the shipping and the shore in
order to ensure safe passages of the bridges, support safety of navigation
and protection of the marine environment.
9.2 The VTS Authority seeks to prevent collisions
with the bridges crossing Storebælt (Great Belt). When a ship
appears to be on a collision course with one of the bridges, the VTS
guard vessel will be sent out to try to prevent such a collision.
9.3 All means will be used to encourage and promote
the full participation of ships required to submit reports under SOLAS regulation V/11. If reports are not submitted
and the offending ship can be positively identified, then information
will be passed to the relevant Flag State Authority for investigation
and possible prosecution in accordance with national legislation.
Information will also be made available to Port State Control inspectors.