Orkney Harbour Authority operates a 24hr port VTS Information Service from its operations room at Scapa for vessels navigating in Scapa Flow and Kirkwall Bay / Shapinsay Sound areas.
A continuous watch is maintained on VHF channel 16 and 11. The call sign is "ORKNEY VTS". The normal working channel is 11.
The service provides information on all aspects of port operations including pilotage, traffic movements, navigation warnings, weather forecasts and berth availability. Orkney VTS broadcasts regular local weather forecasts and navigational warnings at 0915 and 1715 (with updates as required) on VHF channel 20.
The working VHF channel for Kirkwall and Stromness areas is Radio VHF channel 14.
