The voluntary ship reporting system in the sound between Denmark and Sweden (SOUNDREP) has been established on 15 August 2007 at 0000 UTC.

Categories of ships encouraged to participate are ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards.

SOUNDREP is a pilot project that aims to improve the safety and efficiency of navigation and to increase protection of the maritime environment in the Sound beteween Denmark and Sweden.

SOUNDREP provides information to the shipping about specific and urgent situations, which could cause conflicting traffic movements.

SOUNDREP broadcasts relevant information concerning safety of navigation in the operational area.

SOUNDREP is operated by Sound VTS.

The project is co-financed by the European Community through the programme for Trans-European Transport Networks