Boating Coach
Communication and distressQuestion 364 of 566

Why should you listen to the VTS radio frequency near a VTS area?

  1. To get your boat licence number checked
  2. To order a rescue boat in advance
  3. To learn the planned movements of larger vessels
  4. To hear the price of fuel at the dock
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Correct answer: To learn the planned movements of larger vessels

VTS traffic information tells you where big ships plan to go.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Canadian Coast Guard Marine Communications and Traffic Services, page 50

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026