MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF SHIPPING AROUND SHETLAND

The background to and development of procedures at Sullom Voe are outl ined, followed by an account of vessel traffic management around Shetl and as currently practised. Major factors influencing management and c ontrol are discussed, including the declining standards of bulk shippi ng operations, port State inspection, loss of confidence in the classi fication system, and oil industry ship vetting procedures. Certain asp ects of current decision making are outlined and detailed proposals fo r management improvements are put forward.