We are a public trust harbour and pilotage authority with local legislative powers provided by statute. We are responsible for the navigation, safety and traffic regulation of all vessels navigating within the Haven as defined in the Directions.
VTS provides 24/7 vessel traffic services to all Reporting Vessels navigating the Milford Haven Waterway. These vessels must be equipped with a fully operational and well-maintained VHF radio. All other vessels navigating the Waterway are recommended to be equipped with a fully operational and well-maintained VHF radio in order that they can monitor communications to and from VTS using Channel 12.
Whilst it is the duty of the Master of any vessel navigating on the Haven to comply with these Directions they do not in any way diminish the Master's responsibility for the vessel of which he is Master, the persons on board that vessel, its cargo or any third parties or the property of any third parties.
Guide to Milford Haven VTS