8.1 The system is designed with sufficient system
redundancy to cope with normal equipment failure.
8.2 In the event that the radio communication
system or the radar system at the VTS centre breaks down, communication
will be maintained via a standby VHF system. To continue the VTS operation
in order to avoid collisions in the bridge area, Great Belt VTS has
an emergency back-up VTS centre at Sprogø covering sector 2.
The VTS emergency centre is equipped with radar, VHF radio sets and
CCTV cameras.
8.3 If the radar system or other essential equipment
suffers a breakdown, information of reduced operational capability
will be given by Great Belt VTS or broadcast as national navigational
warnings.