VTS Operator Training Course V-103/1
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
UPON COMPLETING THIS TRAINING, THE PARTICIPANT WILL
- 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.
At Aboa Mare Maritime Academy and Training Center, we use the latest state-of-the-art simulator equipment and pedagogical tools to provide an enhanced maritime training experience in a simulated environment, promoting teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and confidence. We are specialized on simulation, ice navigation (Polar Code and azimuthing propulsion courses in ice) and IGF Code courses for LNG fueled ships. Aboa Mare’s first-rate simulators are also used for research, innovation, and development projects.
COURSE DETAILS
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Course code |
VTS V-103/1 |
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Course title |
VTS Operator Training Course V-103/1 |
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Student profile |
Intended for persons aiming for a career as VTS operator |
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Course language |
English |
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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. |
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Training personnel |
Experienced VTS instructors fulfilling the requirements by the competent authority. |
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Training method |
Theory lessons and VTS simulator exercises |
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Course compliance |
The course fulfils the recommendations of the IALA Model Course V-103/1 |
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Equipment |
VTS simulator |
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Assessment |
Knowledge, competences and skills are assessed through a written exam and through simulator exercises |
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Certification |
Participants completing the course successfully will be issued a course certificate. |
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Duration |
8 days |
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Individual course |
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Price |
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Max/Min participants |
6/6 |
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Venue |
Aboa Mare Training Center, Turku, Finland |
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Flag approval |
- |
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Course recognition by flag state |
- |
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Other approvals |
Approved by the competent authority |
