- Mission
- VTSA Channel Obstruction Request
- NON-VTSA / GIWW Obstruction Request
- Special Traffic Management Request
- Information for Users
- FOIA
- Contact Webmaster
Security Levels
VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE HOUSTON-GALVESTON, TEXAS
Vision
Forward Looking, Focused on Prevention
Mission
VTS Houston/Galveston exists to increase the security, good order and predictability of marine traffic within the Vessel Traffic Service Area.
VTS accomplishes its mission by providing accurate, relevant and timely information to mariners, port authorities, facility operators, local, state, and federal agencies. Our services also enable waterway managers, mariners and advisory groups to better understand the processes at work in the waterway system and to improve those processes.
Services
VTS Houston/Galveston provides::
- continuous information service,
- navigational assistance service as requested,
- and traffic organization service as requisite.