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To cater for the growth of marine traffic upon the completion of the Container Terminal 9 (CT9) on the Tsing Yi Island, coupled with the introduction of mega container ships in the trade, the Kwai Chung Control Station (KCCS) was established in 1999 to enhance the safety and efficiency of vessel operations in the Kwai Chung Container Terminal Basin and its approaches (KCCS Service Area) (PDF). |
Functions of KCCS
To support the VTC in managing vessel traffic in the KCCS service area by:
- Facilitating the safe movements of VTS participating vessels; and
- Regulating small size vessels (e.g. local vessels, river trade vessels and tug & tow units, etc) to prevent them from impeding the safe passage of VTS participating vessels.
Operation of KCCS
KCCS (Call Sign: Kwai Chung Control) is a sub-station of the VTC, which operates round the clock throughout the year. It monitors and regulates the traffic movements within the KCCS Service Area, and provides navigational advice to those vessels in close liaison with operators of the Kwai Chung Container Terminal. VHF Channel 74 is designated for the KCCS operation. A fast patrol launch is deployed to regulate small size vessels in the service area.
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