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Course Details

VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES

Location
Dubai, UAE.
Date
From Date: 06-Jan-2025   
To Date: 10-Jan-2025
Duration
5 Days
Language
English
Discipline
MARINE & SHIPPING
Introduction

This introductory course on Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) provides essential insights into one of the critical aspects of maritime operations. VTS plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of vessel movements within busy waterways and ports. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of what VTS is, its significance, and how it contributes to maritime safety

Objective
  • Understand the concepts and functionalities of Vessel Traffic Services & Management systems
  • Evaluate and use international guidelines to assist in the establishment, management, and operation of VTIMS systems.
  • Examine and discuss approaches to VTS operator training including the use of simulators
  • Identify and discuss the potential problems in vessel control that may exist between ship and shore controller.
Audience

Officers that want to work port side with the management of vessel traffic and control. Non-seafarers will be required to take a course with general nautical notions and GMDSS before enrolling.

Content

Day 1

0800 - 1000        Introduction

1000 - 1030        Break

1030 - 1230        VTS authority

1230 - 1300        Break

1300 - 1400        VTS operator

1400 - 1430        discussions

 

    Day 2

0800 - 1000      VTS Classifications

1000 - 1030       Break

1030 - 1230       VTS services 

1230 - 1300       Break

1300 - 1400       Planning a VTS

1400 - 1430       discussions

 

    Day 3

0800 - 1000      VTS Structuring

1000 - 1030       Break

1030 - 1230       AIS – A VTS Tool

1230 - 1300       Break

1300 - 1400       VTS Personnel

1400 - 1430       Discussions

 

    Day 4

0800 – 1000     Operating a VTS Cost

1000 - 1030      Break

1030 - 1230      IMO Res 857 (20)

1230 - 1300      Break

1300 - 1400      benefit Analysis

1400 - 1430      discussions

 

     Day 5

0800 - 1000    Environmental Protection

1000 - 1030     Break

1030 - 1200     Sample extract

1200 - 1230     Break

1230 - 1400     Legal measures WAS?

1400 - 1430     Open discussions and evaluation

 

NOTE:

Pre & Post Tests will be conducted

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day Review & Assessments will

be carried out.

Certificate

Define Management Consultancy & Training Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

All presentations are made in excellent colorful power point. Very useful Course Materials will be given.

  • 30% Lectures
  • 30% Workshops and work presentation
  • 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
  • 20% Videos& General Discussions
Fees
5,500 US$ per participant for Public Training includes Materials/Handouts, tea/coffee breaks, refreshments & Buffet Lunch

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