VTS Authority is the authority with responsibility for the management, operation and co-ordination of the VTS, the interaction with participating vessels and the safe and effective provision of the service.
VTS Certification Log is a record of certificates and endorsements awarded to VTS Personnel.
VTS Operator Certificate is a certificate awarded by a Competent Authority on successful completion of Basis Training; it entitles the authorised holder to serve in the capacity of a VTS Operator and perform the functions for which endorsements have been made.
VTS Personnel are persons trained in VTS operations and holding appropriate qualifications issued by, or on behalf of; a Government or a Competent Authority. Two levels of skills, knowledge and competence of VTS Personnel are set out in V-103. The two levels are described as VTS Operator and VTS Supervisor.
References
Recommendation on Standards for Training and Certification of VTS Personnel - IALA Recommendation V-103, May 1998.
Vessel Traffic Services Operator Basic Training, Model Course V-103/1, March 1999.
Vessel Traffic Services Supervisor Advancement Training, Model Course V-103/2, [March 2000].
Vessel Traffic Services On-the-Job Training, VTS Operator, VTS Supervisor, Model Course V-103/3, March 1999.
