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Sector Sault Sainte Marie

Vessel Traffic Service
(906) 635-3232
sootfc@uscg.mil

                                                                VISION

                                        Forward Looking, Focused on Prevention

                                                               MISSION

To facilitate safe and efficient waterborne commerce. Specifically, VTS St. Marys River exists so that it may prevent groundings, rammings and collisions and mitigate their environmental impact, by sharing information and implementing appropriate traffic management measures.

GOALS

Provide accurate, timely, useful information to the maritime industry.
Use waterways management partnerships to identify areas of improvement.
Maintain a high level of expertise through annual qualification programs and professional development opportunities.
Reduce cycle time of qualification to provide highly trained personnel to meet customer requirements.
Maintain strong public relations.
Prevent emergency situations through education and intervention.
Use contingency plans, policies and procedures to mitigate the impact of collisions, groundings and ramming.

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Last Modified 1/26/2012