Vessel monitoring system — Vessel monitoring systems (VMS) are used in commercial fishing to allow environmental and fisheries regulatory organizations to monitor, minimally, the position, time at a position, and course and speed of fishing vessels. They are a key part of… … Wikipedia
Vessel traffic service — A vessel traffic service (VTS) is a marine traffic monitoring system established by harbor or port authorities, similar to air traffic control for aircraft. Typical VTS systems use radar, closed circuit television (CCTV), VHF radiotelephony and… … Wikipedia
vessel — 01. The American fleet lost 2 small [vessels] in the maritime battle. 02. A [vessel] containing over 50 illegal Chinese migrants has been discovered off the waters of Washington State this morning. 03. Active Pass is often full of sailboats and… … Grammatical examples in English
vessel belonging to or employed in the government of the United States — A vessel under the control of the United States. Ackerlind v United States, 240 US 531, 60 L Ed 783, 36 S Ct 438 (phrase appearing in tariff act). A ship registered by the United States for the foreign trade or licensed or enrolled by the United… … Ballentine's law dictionary
vessel of the United States — Any vessel registered, enrolled, or licensed under the laws of the United States, whether permanently or temporarily. 46 USC § 911(2)(4) (Ship Mortgage Act) … Ballentine's law dictionary
Vessel Traffic Service — Arbeitsplatz bei Helsinki VTS (Zuständigkeit: Emäsalo und Inkoo) … Deutsch Wikipedia
Vessel emergency codes — In addition to distress signals like Mayday and pan pan, most vessels, especially passenger ships, use some emergency signals to internally alert the crew on board, and in some cases also the passengers. These can be in form of blasts on alarm… … Wikipedia
Missions of the United States Coast Guard — The United States Coast Guard carries out three basic roles, which are further subdivided into eleven statutory missions. The three roles are: Maritime safety Maritime security Maritime Stewardship The eleven statutory missions as defined by law… … Wikipedia
United States Merchant Marine — emblem Ships: 465 (>1000 GRT) Deck Officers: 29,000 Marine Engineers:[ … Wikipedia
List of current ships of the United States Navy — Harry S. Truman visits Greece 2002 This is a list of current ships of the United States Navy. There are more than 400 ships believed to be in active service with the United States Navy, on reserve, or under construction, based on public reports… … Wikipedia
