VTS in non-uk ports?

[eclaire]

Hi, when in Rotterdam I read that the VTS communications are in English, but all the ones I heard were in Dutch. What do they usually use in non UK ports on VTS? thanks

[Dmitry Rostopshin]

Local language is used for some local vessels (like inland) or between VTS and pilotage service, but generally English language is for all others as according the IMO regulations.

[eclaire]

Thankyou Dmitry -I wonder why I couldnt hear any English then - we were on Hook Van Holland so right at the entrance. 

[Dmitry Rostopshin]

Maybe you were on some inland VTS VHF channel - they use same frequencies...