The Danish Maritime Authority has issued an information letter to yachtsmen and pleasure fishermen at sea about the regulations on navigation in traffic separation systems.
It may be dangerous if yachtsmen are not familiar with the regulations on the traffic separation systems intended to ensure safe navigation in waters with many ships. Many yachtsmen know and follow the regulations, but the Danish Maritime Authority sees a need for increased awareness about the regulations.
The information letter describes the general regulations on navigation in traffic separation systems, but also focuses on the northern part of the Sound, which is one of the most densely trafficked waters and, at the same time, an area with much recreational navigation and ferry traffic.
Consequently, an area of prohibition has been established, among other things, at the ferry berth in the Port of Elsinore where recreational craft are not permitted to sail. The Danish Maritime Authority co-operates with the North Zealand Police about the enforcement of the navigational regulations.
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Source: DMA, August 31, 2011;