VTS Operations
This set of National Occupational Standards is one of a suite of three developed to underpin the Port Marine Safety Code, published by the Department for Transport in 2000.
Unit Titles
- Operate communications equipment
- Maintain and update vessel traffic image
- Monitor the present and forecast meteorological and hydrological conditions
- Application of nautical knowledge
- Communicate with stakeholders
- Application of number and information technology
- Personal attributes
- Respond to emergency situations
- Use radar and tracking systems safely
- Provide vessel traffic service