TDI

Vessel Traffic Management And Information System (VTMIS)

Duration

5 Days

Start Date

30-Nov-2026

End Date

4-Dec-2026

Venue

LONDON – UK

price

1690 KD

20% discount for group above 5 attendees

Course Overview

This professional program equips maritime professionals with comprehensive knowledge and operational skills for modern Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and port management systems. Participants will gain expertise in vessel monitoring, traffic organization, and maritime safety communications using cutting-edge VTMIS technologies.

Course Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  • Operate VTMIS equipment and software platforms effectively
  • Apply IMO guidelines for VTS operations (Resolution A.857(20))
  • Interpret radar, AIS, and CCTV data for traffic monitoring
  • Coordinate safe vessel movements in congested waterways
  • Manage emergency situations through VTMIS
  • Maintain system integrity and cybersecurity protocols
  • Comply with national and international VTS regulations

Who Should Attend?

  • VTS operators and supervisors
  • Port control officers
  • Harbor masters and port captains
  • Maritime safety administrators
  • Coast guard personnel
  • Marine pilots
  • Naval operations specialists

Course Outline

Module 1: VTMIS Fundamentals

  • IMO VTS guidelines and legal framework
  • System architecture and components
  • National vs. international VTS standards

Module 2: Core VTMIS Technologies

  • Radar systems configuration and calibration
  • AIS data interpretation and limitations
  • CCTV and thermal imaging applications
  • Meteorological sensors integration

Module 3: Traffic Organization Strategies

  • Vessel movement planning algorithms
  • Sector management techniques
  • Anchorage area management
  • Tidal window calculations

Module 4: Communication Protocols

  • Standard marine communication phrases
  • VHF/DSC operating procedures
  • Multilingual communication strategies
  • Emergency broadcast protocols

Module 5: Emergency Response Coordination

  • SAR incident management
  • Oil spill monitoring and response
  • Suspicious vessel tracking
  • Cybersecurity threat response

Module 6: Data Management & Reporting

  • System logging requirements
  • Incident documentation
  • Performance indicator analysis
  • Regulatory reporting procedures

Module 7: Human Factors in VTS

  • Watchkeeping best practices
  • Situational awareness techniques
  • Stress management in high-traffic scenarios
  • Team coordination exercises

Module 8: Emerging VTMIS Technologies

  • AI-assisted traffic prediction
  • Drone surveillance integration
  • Blockchain for maritime data security
  • Autonomous vessel coordination