IALA G1132 VTS Voice Communications and Phraseology Flashcards
When was the latest revision of IALA G1132 VTS Voice Communications and Phraseology
July 2022
When was the first version of IALA G1132 VTS Voice Communications and Phraseology
December 2017
What is IMO Res. A.1158(32) and what does it say about VTS Communications?
IMO Res. A.1158(32) Guidelines for Vessel Traffic Services
“VTS Communications should be timely, clear, concise and unambiguous”
What is IMO Res. A.918(22)?
IMO Standard Marine Communication phrases
What are the 3 stated purposes of IALA G1132
Facilitate clear, concise and unambiguous communications that are timely and effective
Minimize misunderstanding of the intent of messages and reduce the time required for effective communication
Mitigate complacency amongst VTS personnel.
What is IALA Recomendation R1012?
VTS Communications
What is Part A of IALA G1132?
General principles for VTS Communicartions
What is Part B of IALA G1132?
General Guidance on message composition, delivery and interpretation
What is Part C of IALA G1132?
Standard phrases for use in VTS operations
What language should be used for all VTS communications?
English
What are the 4 elements of Radio Communications message structure according to IALA G1132?
1) Establish Contact (……….. this is Southampton VTS)
2) Exchange Information (a. Message Marker, b. Phrase[s])
3) End of Message (Out, when expecting reply)
4) End of Conversation (Over, when expecting no reply)
What is the maximum number of message markers and maximum number of phrases to be used in one transmission?
2
What are the 8 message markers?
Information
Advice
Warning
Instruction
Question
Answer
Request
Intention
According to IALA G1132, What is the correct speech rate ordinarily (Words per Minute - WPM)
120 WPM
According to IALA G1132, What is the correct speech rate in an emergency (Words per Minute - WPM)
100 WPM
