The ever-increasing sophistication of petroleum derivatives and
dangerous and noxious chemicals carried by sea has resulted in a
corresponding increase in the precautions taken by coastal states.
High in importance amongst these precautions has been the
introduction of Vessel Traffic Services, constituting shore-based
organizations fulfilling a variety of functions, often based on
advanced radar techniques.
The kernel of any such system is communication, chiefly between
shore and ship, ship and shore, but including communication ship to
ship. Without such communications information cannot be passed, and
advice and instructions cannot be given.
This thesis describes the theoretical and practical linguistic
research and application that has taken place in the field of Vessel
Traffic Services. It offers solutions to existing and predicted
communication events, chiefly by voice, but including concepts
embodying VDU techniques. Further, it describes practical trials
that have been carried out, and procedures which have been
instituted as a result of the overall research detailed herein.
Date of Award | 1987 |
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Original language | English |
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LINGUISTICS IN VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES An investigation of the communication problems in inshore waters
FOWLER WEEKS, F. (Author). 1987
Student thesis: PhD