Vessel Traffic Service (VTSO) Operator Training

MARITIME TRAFFIC SERVICE, OPERATOR

Personnel of the Maritime Traffic Service

– Nautical knowledge including charts, international regulations to prevent collisions at sea and aids to navigation
– Possess the SMCP language
– Basic English conversation skills
– Know how to use current telecommunication and detection systems
– Master ship positioning, navigation and identification systems
– Demonstrate ability to use maritime radiocommunications

Acquire the skills to perform tasks related to the vessel traffic management system

64 hours over 2 weeks

Minimum 4 / Maximum 8

IALA Recommendation V-103 on Standards for Training and Certification of VTS Personnel
IALA Model Course V-103/1

– Language: Reminder of standard SMCP phrases for port use
– Module 2: Traffic Management. Reminder on the Use of Port Switching Procedures
– Module 3: Equipment. Reminder on the functionalities of the equipment used by operators (AIS, CCTV, VTS Radar, etc.)
– Module 4: Nautical Knowledge. Reminder of Vessel Handling
– Module 5: Communication coordination. Reminder of the rules and procedures in force (IMO) applicable to radiocommunication exchanges
– Module 6: VHF Radio. VHF Technical Specifications Reminder (Frequencies)
– Module 7: Human Factor. Introducing the Influence of Human Behaviour in Critical Situations
– Module 8: Emergency Situations. Search and Rescue Operation. GMDSS Procedure

ENSM Marseille site

ENSM teachers and experienced port officers

Continuous assessment of competencies

Yes.

The training certificates are dematerialized, and accessible directly on your sailor portal as soon as the successful follow-up of the training.
These certificates have a validity of 12 months, period allowing you, via the appropriate CERFA, to renew your certificates with Maritime Affairs.

Yes

When asked about their VTSO training at the ENSM, the trainees expressed 100% satisfaction (2022)

The certification/attestation rate for this internship is 100%