VTS Operator Training Course

8-day course that covers the knowledge and practical competence required by a VTS operator.

The course meets the requirements of IALA Model Course V-103/1.

Language

English

Duration

8 days

Price

Coming soon

Location

Aboa Mare Maritime Academy Training Center. Turku, Finland

Training method

Theory lessons and VTS simulator exercises

Understand national and international regulations affecting the provision and conduct of vessel traffic services
Be familiar with the duties of an VTS operator
Know how to take action in order to increase safety
Be prepared for the On the Job Training – OJT

You will gain the basic skills and knowledge to proceed to on the job training that will enable the routine day to day duties of a VTS operator to be carried out in an efficient and safe manner
Effective and clear communication in English, using standardized marine vocabulary, needed both in routine and emergency situations
Learn how to be able to coordinate effectively with allied services, particularly search and rescue services
Learn how to analyze the connection between safe and efficient traffic movement
The differences between service levels: Information Service, Navigational Assistance Service and Traffic Organization Service

All our VTS instructors have extensive experience in providing VTS courses
Our VTS training has been accredited by the competent authority since 2005 and is waiting for a Nautical Institutes accreditation
We have provided VTS training for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) SAFEMED projects since 2015
The VTS simulator at Aboa Mare is userfriendly and it’s easy to learn how to operate the basic functions. This gives more time to focus on the relevant topics in the exercises.
We have participated in the renewal process for edition 2 of Model Course V-103/1
We have trained most of the VTS personnel in Finland that monitor the challenging archipelago and difficultly navigated fairways leading to the Finnish ports.
Many VTS teams from the Nordic countries and international non-European VTS teams have been trained by us.

Course code	VTS V-103/1
Course title	VTS Operator Training Course V-103/1
Student profile	Intended for persons aiming for a career as VTS operator
Prerequisites	The VTS Operator Training Course is intended for seafarers with the minimum qualification of Watchkeeping Officer or equivalent. If participants do not fulfill the prerequisites, we can arrange the necessary training for them.
Training personnel	Experienced VTS instructors fulfilling the requirements by the competent authority.
Course compliance	The course fulfils the recommendations of the IALA Model Course V-103/1
Equipment	VTS simulator
Assessment	Knowledge, competences and skills are assessed through a written exam and through simulator exercises
Certification	Participants completing the course successfully will be issued a course certificate.
Individual course
Max/min participants	12
Flag approval	-
Course recognition by flag state	-
Other approvals	Approved by the competent authority