7.3.2 The training of the personnel comprises an overall study of the
navigation safety measures established in Danish waters and in particular Route T and the
VTS area, including a study of the A international (IMO) and national provisions with
respect to safety of navigation; The training also includes thorough real-time simulations
in different ship bridge simulators. The trainees are trained as well in navigating ships
through the VTS area as servicing shipping from the VTS Centre.
7.4 Radiocominunication facilities
The radiocommunications equipment at the VTS Centre consists of 6 VHF
radios, including DSC facilities, 1 HF radio, and 1 CB radio in order to be able to detect
and identify distress messages from ships.
8 INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICABLE PROCEDURES IF THE
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES OF THE SHORE-BASED AUTHORITY FAIL
8.1 In the event that the radiocommunication system or the radar system
at the VTS Centre break down it will, via portable VHF, be possible to continue the
operation by handing over the responsibility to the VTS Guard Vessel, which at all times
is stationed in the VTS area and capable of fulfilling the main objectives of the
VTS-system.
8.2 The Guard Vessel is equipped with 6 VHF sets, of which 3 are
portable, and two radars, one of which has ARPA-capabilities. Further, it is equipped with
ECDIS, which displays radar targets.
8.3 The Guard Vessel's crew is trained weekly in taking over the
responsibility of operation from the VTS Centre (radar tracks and VHF communication) and
later handing back the new and up-dated situation to the VTS Centre.
