Unit 9 - Manage Port Vessel Traffic

This standard covers the competence required to manage port vessel traffic.

This is unit covers the development and operation of Vessel Traffic Services and Local Port Services to maintain navigational safety, including control of dangerous and polluting substances.

This standard is directly associated with standard HM108 Determine the need and scope of port vessel traffic services. An individual would need to be able to meet standard HM108 before they could meet standard HM109.

Target Group

This standard applies to individuals who have a duty to facilitate the safe and efficient use of the harbour and regulate the movement and handling of dangerous and polluting substances within the port’s area of jurisdiction.

Typically this will be the Harbour Master or Authorised Deputies with delegated powers.