Number: RL34365
Title: Ship Navigation in Harbors: Safety Issues
Authors: John Fritelli, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: This report describes the role of pilots and VTSs in the safe navigation of ships in U.S. harbors and reviews the controversy over the governance of pilot associations, the appropriate level of interaction between the VTS and pilot, and other proposals for improving the safety of harbor navigation. The report's focus is on the prevention of ship collisions and groundings in harbors.
Pages: 17
Date: February 8, 2008