Verkehrszentrale Travemünde

Verkehrszentrale Travemünde is a maritime traffic control center in the western Baltic Sea that uses radar systems and automatic vessel identification technology to monitor ship movements. It oversees traffic flow in the region and coordinates responses to emergencies at sea.

The center was established in 1992 and initially oversaw vessel traffic only near Travemünde. Over time its responsibilities grew to include multiple harbors and maritime zones across the region.

The staff communicates daily with ship captains and pilots through radio to keep traffic moving safely across the waters. This work reflects a long tradition in this port town, where maritime safety has always been central to daily operations.

The facility is located at Am Leuchtenfeld 12 and serves as the main monitoring station for maritime traffic in the region. Advance contact is recommended to ask about visiting possibilities, as it is an active operational building with restricted access.

Since 2021, it has been part of a German-Danish project covering the Fehmarn Belt, where two countries linked their systems together. This makes it a crucial connection point for international shipping between the North and Baltic seas.