Marine Exchange of Southern California Other service
Vessel Traffic Service LA/LB
MX Vessel Traffic Service for the Los Angeles/Long Beach port area, with a 24-hour traffic line, published user manual and user-fee structure.
Description
The Marine Exchange of Southern California operates the MX Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) for the Los Angeles/Long Beach port area, serving vessels transiting to and from the two ports.
Key features
- VTS traffic line staffed 24 hours
- Published VTS LA/LB User Manual (2026 edition)
- User-fee funded service; a 4% user fee increase was announced effective 1 November 2026, with a briefing issued 9 October 2026
- Operated in partnership with port and Coast Guard stakeholders listed on the site, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach
Applications
For vessel operators, agents and masters calling at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Specifications
| Availability | 24 hours |
|---|---|
| User manual | VTS LA/LB User Manual 2026 |
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