VTMIS of Malta

Republic of Malta Coastal Surveillance System


The system, which includes radars and optical surveillance, tracks all activity around the Malta coast including small targets. It has been instrumental in a number of operations which have led to the interception of craft carrying illegal migrants or engaged in the smuggling of controlled substances and contraband items.

  • 1 Control center
  • 4 Operator workstations (Triple Display)
  • VTS Remote workstation
  • 7 Radars
  • 4 AIS Base Stations
  • 8 VHF Base Stations (distributed VHF communication system)
  • 4 VHF Direction Finders
  • 2 CCTV
  • Recording/Playback Station
  • 4 Weather Stations
  • VTS Database
  • Telecommunication Network
  • Full mission AIS Network
  • Web Access
  • SafeSeaNet