1. INTRODUCTION The Annexes of IMO Resolution A.857(20) ‘Guidelines for Vessel Traffic Services’ (VTS) describe the skill and knowledge qualifications required by VTS Operators (VTSO) to provide the required services to improve the safety of navigation and protection of the environment. The IMO Guidelines are intended for application in both planned and existing VTS. They…
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Model Course V-103/4
Section 1 – Introduction Purpose of the Model Course The purpose of the model course is to assist VTS Centres and their Instructors in delivering Onthe-Job training courses, and in enhancing and complementing existing training material where the quality and effectiveness of the training courses may thereby be improved to fully meet the intent of…
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